Team Hanscom December promotions

Officials from the 66th Force Support Squadron recently announced the names of Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Hanscom Airmen scheduled for promotion to the next highest rank in December.Congratulations to the following promotees:Enlisted PromotionsTo the rank of Senior AirmanDaniel M.

Turkeys distributed to Airmen

Winter driving in New England

Getting around during the winter months in New England can be challenging for newcomers and natives alike. Consequently, the 66th Air Base Group Safety Office offers the Hanscom community some tips for navigating this year's winter travel safely.Driving Tips- Reduce driving speed as weather

Hanscom recognizes military families

Since being established in 1993, November has been the Month of the Military Family across the Department of Defense as a way to thank military families who have supported the careers of Airmen and other service members.Throughout the past month, the 66th Force Support Squadron has honored military

Gmytrasiewicz encourages graduates to 'take care of your troops'

Airman Leadership School saw its latest class of soon-to-be NCOs graduate Nov. 20 during a ceremony at the Minuteman Commons attended by friends, family and senior leaders.By completing the five-week course, ALS Class 16A, comprised of 11 senior airmen and one U.S. Coast Guard petty officer, took

Thanksgiving food preparation and safety tips

The holiday season is here and the 66th Medical Squadron Public Health office would like to remind base personnel how to safely thaw, prepare and cook a holiday meal. Be mindful that improper storing and cooking may result in food-borne illness that can damper the holidays.Tips when shopping for and

Gate improvement project under way

66th Civil Engineering Division officials announced earlier this week that construction has begun to install overhead shelters at Hanscom's three gates.According to CE officials, all work will be done outside of peak morning and afternoon traffic hours."The new structures will provide shelter to

Senior NCOs set goal to collect 300 turkeys, hams for those in need

Hanscom senior NCOs will collect hams, turkeys and other traditional Thanksgiving meal items Nov. 24 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Commissary parking lot for junior members of the workforce in need.Distribution of the items will then be Nov. 24 from noon to five p.m., or until gone, at the same

Still time to donate to CFC

With one week remaining in Hanscom's Combined Federal Campaign, more than $62,000, or 41 percent, has been collected toward the $150,000 goal.The last day to donate to Hanscom's CFC is Nov. 20. Three fundraising events are planned next week in an effort to reach Hanscom's goal."There still are many

Defense Department to host virtual education fair

Registration is now open for the Defense Department's first virtual education fair, scheduled for Nov. 19.The fair is for service members and spouses. It provides the opportunity to chat online with representatives from several schools about degree and certificate programs, financial aid, tuition