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  • CDC receives reaccreditation, two providers earn credentials

    Officials at Hanscom's Child Development Center were recently notified that the center was reaccredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children Academy for Early Childhood Program Accreditation. Additionally, providers Lindsay Britt and Kristen Sullivan completed their Child

  • Furlough information provided during town hall meetings

    Hanscom leaders conducted Town Hall meetings March 21 to provide detailed information on furlough as it relates to Hanscom's appropriated fund civilian population. Installation Commander Col. Lester A. Weilacher and other Hanscom senior leaders briefed the civilian population on what the potential

  • Pentagon delays sending furlough notices to civilian workforce

    Pentagon officials have put off sending furlough notices to civilian employees until they've had a chance to analyze how pending legislation that would fund the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year will affect the Defense Department.Officials now estimate that furlough notices will go

  • New Boston AFS is open for recreation

    New Boston AFS, home to the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, is once again providing access to its recreational venues. With the completion of a multi-year, multi-stage investigation, the Air Force determined there were no residual effects hindering camping and recreational activities on NBAFS. NBAFS

  • Changes made to Minuteman Commons catering services

    Some recent changes have been made to catering and food services at the Minuteman Commons. Coast 2 Coast catering is no longer under contract. As a result, the Commons Express cafe is no longer serving lunch and dinner or making pizza deliveries. However, The Tavern is serving pizza and hot dogs

  • AFAF kicks off March 25

    The Air Force Assistance Fund, which helps provide for the well-being of active duty and retired Airmen and their families, gets underway at Hanscom on March 25 and runs through May 3. The fundraiser helps to combat unexpected challenges and improve the quality of life for many who face

  • 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

  • Health and Fitness Expo set for March 27

    Demonstrations, classes, healthy snacks, guest speakers, wellness tips and community offerings will all be a part of the Hanscom Health and Fitness Expo March 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fitness and Sports Center. "We'll have a number of terrific speakers and activities, as well as lots of

  • Biomedical Science Corps celebrates birthday

    The Air Force Medical Service announced March 11 through 15 as the first annual Biomedical Science Corps week. Officially, the BSC celebrated its 48th birthday on Jan. 28, 2013. The inaugural BSC week highlights the unique talents and contributions of BSC officers to the Air Force mission at home