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  • Annual ‘Volunteer Salute’ to be held June 13

    The 2012 Hanscom Volunteer Salute will be held June 13 at the Hanscom Conference Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The volunteer salute and reception lunch are free to all base volunteers and their supporters, whether they volunteered one hour or 1,000 hours on base or off base, in the past year. The theme for 2012 is "Volunteering is a Work of

  • Critical days of summer campaign kicks off

    Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and it also kicks off the Air Force's 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign. The theme for this year's safety campaign is, "Safety - It's Personal" and runs May 25 through Sept. 4."This year's theme is a reminder that safety is everyone's responsibility and the decisions we make impact our

  • Youth teen council expands

    The Hanscom Teen Council is a group of high school students who meet each Monday afternoon at the Youth Center to discuss a variety of topics that impact base teens not only today, but as they prepare for life after high school.Next school year, the teen council will expand to include eighth grade students."I think expanding the teen council to

  • Warmer weather means more motorcycles

    The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration designated May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month with a theme of "Share the Road." Although the month's observance is almost over, it doesn't mean there will be fewer motorcycles on the road. "Motorcycles are vehicles with the same rights and privileges as any motor vehicle on the
  • Diane P. LeBlanc (left), Greater Boston Federal Executive Board chair, presents the Administrative Professional Employee of the Year award to Bethanie Gonsalves, 66th Air Base Group Plans and Programs Human Resources advisor, during the board’s 2012 Excellence in Government Awards ceremony May 9 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. Two other Hanscom employees, Investigator William Boyden, 66th Security Forces Squadron Investigations superintendant, and Ken Smith, Civil Engineering operations manager, were among the nominees. (Courtesy photo)

    Hanscom employee wins excellent award

    Bethanie Gonsalves, 66th Air Base Group Plans and Programs Human Resources advisor, was named as the Administrative Professional Employee of the Year during the Greater Boston Federal Executive Board's 2012 Excellence in Government Awards ceremony May 9 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. Gonsalves was chosen among four other nominees in
  • HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Col. Lester A. Weilacher speaks to the audience during the 66th Air Base Group Change of Command ceremony at the Minuteman Commons May 21. Weilacher assumed command from Col. Stacy L. Yike who is retiring after more than 20 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

    New commander prepares to lead base through transition

    Col. Lester A. "JR" Weilacher assumed command of the 66th Air Base Group during a change of command ceremony May 21 at the Minuteman Commons. Although just a few days on the job, the new commander knows there are many changes and transitions on the horizon, but wants to make sure the men and women of the group know their mission stays the same: to

  • 13th Frame Diner converts to resiliency center

    As a result of Global Base Support position reductions, the 13th Frame Diner is scheduled to close May 26 and convert to a resiliency center later this fall.Hanscom Lanes will remain open and a mini-snack bar will be available beginning May 29 for refreshments. "The community can still count on bowling," said Paul Hartigan, 66th Force Support

  • Credentials awarded to childhood educators

    Two Hanscom employees have been awarded credentials in recognition of their outstanding work with youth. Colleen Evangelista-Weeks, who works at the Child Development Center, was awarded the Child Development Associate credential in recognition of her outstanding work with young children. Ashley Camacho, a School Age program employee, was awarded a
  • HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Thirteen of the 19 Hanscom Spouses Club scholarship recipients pose with their certificates during the 51st annual HSC Scholarship Awards Night at the Minuteman Commons May 9. HSC officers awarded $42,000 in scholarships to the students. (Courtesy photo)

    HSC gives $42,000 in scholarships

    On May 9 the Hanscom Spouses Club hosted nearly 100 people at the Minuteman Commons to honor 15 high school seniors and four spouses during the 51st annual HSC Scholarship Awards Night. The students were dependents of military families in the New England area. HSC officers awarded $42,000 in scholarships to the students, all of whose transcripts
  • HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Susumo Ito, a Japanese American who fought in World War II, shares his experiences at the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month food tasting at the Minuteman Commons May 9. Several events are scheduled throughout this month that will recognize Asian Pacific heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

    Heritage month celebrates with WWII vet

    On May 9 the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month committee hosted a "Japanese Americans During World War II" exhibit at the Minuteman Commons during the lunch hour. Susumo Ito, a well-decorated World War II veteran, spoke about his experiences during the war. Ito was an artillery spotter who rose to the rank of lieutenant and participated in the
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