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  • Special needs fair scheduled

    The base will hold its fourth annual Special Needs Family Fun and Information Fair Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hanscom Lanes. The event is for families from all service branches with children with special needs or suspected special needs, whether or not currently enrolled in the Exceptional

  • Key Spouse wants to 'pay it forward'

    Military families endure a lot throughout a career; among them are long separations during a deployment. For one Hanscom spouse, whose husband was deployed earlier this year for six months, the Key Spouse program was critical connecting with her husband's unit during a lengthy separation. "Having

  • AFMC promotes Depression Awareness Month

    During the month of October, Air Force Materiel Command will promote Depression Awareness. Depression is a common and treatable condition that, if left unrecognized, can lead to behavioral health issues and possibly suicidal thoughts and behaviors."The primary goals of this mental health awareness

  • September is Suicide Prevention Month

    In 2012, more military members died from suicide than were killed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Throughout the military, the frequency of suicide increased by more than 16 percent from 2011. Despite the ongoing effort to reach those in distress, suicide continues to be an ominous threat

  • PLAYpass gives Airmen up to $1,000 in discounts

    Airmen projected to deploy or have recently returned from a deployment can participate in the PLAYpass Get out and Play Program and save $500 to $1,000 on installation programs.The PLAYpass program is based upon discount cards which provide eligible Airmen and family members the opportunity to

  • Key spouses' mission integral

    If you're married to a military member, the chances are good you have experienced a long separation during a spouses' deployment or an extended departure. For many, the key to get through these often challenging periods is with assistance from family, friends, and key spouses."The Key Spouse program

  • Child care providers celebrated

    Provider Appreciation Day is May 10 and staff from the Family Child Care program, School Age Program and Child Development Center are being honored for their work in caring for children. Provider Appreciation Day began in 1996 by a group of volunteers in New Jersey. These founders saw the need to

  • Medical profile process changes

    Since 2007, the process to obtain fitness testing exemptions has meant two different forms: an AF469, issued by the Air Force provider, and the AF422, issued by the exercise physiologist. As of March 1, there are some changes to the process of obtaining a profile. In January, AFI 10-203 was

  • Group looking for volunteers to discuss life in the Air Force

    The base will host the 2013 Caring for People forum on March 28 and volunteers are needed to help identify, develop and prioritize issues that affect their personal and professional lives. Forum officials say the goal of the CfP is to allow community members to provide honest and thoughtful feedback

  • Influenza: Taking care of yourself and others

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine Epidemiology Service are reporting a rise in flu cases throughout the United States. According to the CDC, the amount of clinic visits for flu-like illness was above the national average. Certain