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  • Limited flu shots now available

    With autumn here, the 66th Medical Squadron's Public Health office would like to remind people to take appropriate measures to protect themselves and their families from seasonal influenza.Influenza is a contagious upper respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs.

  • Family Child Care providers needed

    During a recent installation Community Action Information Board meeting, officials discussed the need for additional child care options for military and civilian employees working here.As a result, the Family Child Care program is actively recruiting individuals in base housing who wish to become

  • Public comments on Hanscom solar project invited

    The United States Air Force recently announced the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed Solar Photovoltaic system installation here.The draft EA has been prepared to ensure environmental information is available to public

  • 'The Power of 1': A single person can save a life

    As part of ongoing Defense Department and Department of Veteran's Affairs efforts to continue to combat suicide, Pentagon officials recently emphasized the powerful role of individuals -- as well as peer support and other resources -- in suicide prevention.DoD, in collaboration with the Department

  • ‘Magical’ resiliency training to be held next week

    The Hanscom workforce has an opportunity to attend unique resiliency training at the Conference Center Sept. 29 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.Brad Barton, a world-record-breaking track athlete, continuous improvement leadership expert, magician, author and nationally-known motivational speaker, will talk about

  • Tests detect drinking water violation

    The base water system recently had a drinking water standard violation. Although this is not an emergency, as customers, base personnel have a right to know what happened, what personnel should do, and what civil engineers are doing to correct this situation.The 66th Medical Squadron routinely

  • Hanscom captain chosen for prestigious PhD program

    A Hanscom program manager found himself on a very short list of selectees when the Air Force announced their choices for the 2015 Chief of Staff of the Air Force Prestigious Captains PhD Program.Capt. Jason Rathje -- who oversees the Advanced Tactical Command and Control program within C3I and

  • 66 SFS looking for distracted drivers

    Members of the 66th Security Forces Squadron are actively looking for anyone talking on their cell phone or texting while operating a motor vehicle on Hanscom AFB.If using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle, SFS officials say people will be pulled over and ticketed.Military members will be

  • Drug Take-Back scheduled Sept. 26

    The 66th Security Forces Squadron will hold a Drug Take-Back event Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service lobby.In conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Hanscom Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will offer personnel a safe, secure and convenient

  • Leadership symposium set for October

    The dates have been set for the next Hanscom Leadership Symposium.The symposium, which has received a lot of positive feedback over the past three years, will take place Oct. 6 through 9 at the Hanscom Conference Center. According to organizers, this session will feature Air Force Life Cycle