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  • Clinic offers elective enrollment period

    The 66th Medical Squadron clinic is offering an elective enrollment period for beneficiaries. Squadron officials note that although they are committed to ensuring patients receive the first-class healthcare they deserve, unfortunately, recent occurrences will directly impact the number of daily

  • Military children's well-being celebrated in April

    April is the Month of the Military Child and Health Net Federal Service is celebrating the 1.8 million children of United States military families around the world. Military kids move an average of six to nine times between kindergarten and 12th grade, according to the non-profit Military Child

  • Hanscom, military observe Alcohol Awareness Month

    With April being National Alcohol Awareness Month, and April 11 National Alcohol Screening Day, the Military Pathways program, is encouraging servicemembers, veterans and their families to take advantage of the free, anonymous alcohol-use screenings at www.DrinkingIQ.org. Military Pathways is run by

  • AFAF highlight: Air Force Enlisted Village

    Hanscom military members continue to "take care of their own" during the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, running now through May 3. By the end of the second week of fundraising, $11,640.18 had already been raised toward the goal of $41,189. The AFAF raises funds for four charitable affiliates

  • Warmer weather means more activity outdoors

    Now that spring is here, people are going outside to jog and ride their bicycles, skateboards and motorcycles. The Safety Office would like to remind everyone to wear the proper protective equipment and perform these activities on base in accordance with Air Force and Department of Defense

  • Hanscom places third for command’s energy initiative

    Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel Command commander, announced during the Energy Management Steering Group on March 26 that Robins Air Force Base, Ga., captured first place in the command's 2012 Facility Energy Excellence Award. Hill Air Force Base, Utah, won second place and Hanscom Air

  • Base hosting Holocaust Remembrance Day and observance

    The base will host this year's Holocaust Days of Remembrance observance April 8 through 12. Edgar Krasa, a Holocaust survivor, will share his life story with the community on April 11 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Concord Room of the Hanscom Conference Center. Committee members note that this is a

  • AFLCMC Focus Week April 15-19

    The next Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Focus Week is scheduled for April 15 through 19. The schedule will offer functional training in addition to general courses of interest to everyone. The Workforce Development team is finalizing the schedule, but plans on having a variety of courses,

  • AFAF highlight: Air Force Village

    The Air Force Assistance Fund, running now through May 3, is a way for Air Force members to help their own in times of need. In just the first week, Hanscom raised $2,486.08 toward a goal of $41,189. There are four main charities supported by the AFAF. This week's spotlight is the Air Force Village.

  • Patriot's Day activities start this weekend

    Thousands of people flock to Boston, as well as the Lexington and Concord area, each April to celebrate Patriot's Day, a Massachusetts State holiday commemorating the opening battle of the American Revolution in 1775. The holiday is officially observed April 15, but events take place throughout the