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  • Wingmen intervene, provide life-sustaining support

    Throughout Air Force Materiel Command, wingman principles have taken root and are being expressed by the supportive, spontaneous and life-saving actions of our Airmen.Within AFMC, the concept of wingman continues to grow, fueled by an emphasis on the importance of each individual Airman. As might be

  • Fitness assessment schedule effective April 1

    The 66th Force Support Squadron Fitness Assessment Cell has issued guidance on how fitness assessments will be conducted during spring, summer, and fall weather conditions here, in accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2905.Like during the winter months, the weather can be harsh in New England

  • Retirees invited to retiree day April 24

    A Military Retiree Day will be held April 24 at the Minuteman Commons.The event will begin with an Information Services Session from 10 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon. Military retirees, spouses and retirees dependent survivors of all ranks and services are invited to attend.The Information

  • AFMC promotes 'Spring Into Shape' physical activity challenge

    During April and May, Air Force Materiel Command and Hanscom Air Force Base will promote its Spring Into Shape physical activity challenge. Spring Into Shape is a command-wide initiative designed to promote physical activity for the AFMC workforce. Participants will receive a free copy of the "Quick

  • Caring for People forum aims to strengthen community

    Military members, spouses and civilian employees came together March 11 to discuss strategies that will strengthen base family support services and improve the quality of life for the Hanscom community during the 2015 Caring for People forum."Looking at issues and designing programs that people want

  • Hanscom Health and Fitness Expo 2015

    The 66th Force Support Squadron will host a free Health and Fitness Expo for the Hanscom community March 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fitness and Sports Center.Various representatives from on- and off-base will showcase health and fitness information, as well as highlight products and services

  • Military Saves Week scheduled Feb. 23-28

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center wants the community here to learn about savings and will be offering events throughout Military Saves Week scheduled Feb. 23-28.Senior leaders encourage the community to recommit to saving money by completing the Military Saves Week pledge at

  • February is National Children's Dental Health Month

    February is National Children's Dental Health Month. This year's theme is "Defeat Monster Month."Each year, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health for children.Often attention is focused on proper

  • Preventing Burns

    As part of Burn Awareness Week recognized earlier this month, the 66th Civil Engineering Division Fire Emergency Services team is providing safety information relating to scald burns for the community.Scald injuries are painful and require prolonged treatment. They may result in lifelong scarring

  • Volunteers needed for Caring for People forum

    Volunteers are invited to participate in a Caring for People forum March 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hanscom Conference Center to collect community feedback on issues that affect personnel here.According to organizers, the goal of the forum is to strengthen base family support services and