Base loans revolutionary artifacts to national park

In a ceremony here Oct. 3, Col. Lester A. Weilacher, 66th Air Base Group commander, handed over several Revolutionary War artifacts to Nancy Nelson, Minute Man National Historical Park superintendent. The artifacts, including several musket balls, a shoe buckle and knife, were uncovered during three

Air Force’s entertainment showcase ‘Tops in Blue’

Tops in Blue, the premier entertainment showcase of the U. S. Air Force, will perform at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Mass., on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is free to attend. Throughout the show, the audience is invited to be a part of the dynamic rhythm of Tops

Winter fitness assessment procedures

The 66th Force Support Squadron has issued guidance on how fitness assessments will be conducted during winter weather conditions at Hanscom, in accordance with AFI 36-2905.During winter months, the weather can be harsh in New England and inclement weather should be the last thing on an Airman's

Volunteers needed for Operation Pumpkin

Halloween is a time for children to dress up as their favorite goblin and race from house to house trick-or-treating. It's also a time for parents to be especially concerned with their child's safety.With the 66th Security Forces Squadron members and volunteers patrolling housing for this year's

Hanscom Federal Credit Union chosen as 2011 Air Force Credit Union of the Year

Hanscom Federal Credit Union has been recognized by the United States Air Force as Credit Union of the Year for 2011. This honor is given annually to the Air Force credit union that offers the highest quality of financial products and services, as well as membership growth and community support.The

Lt. Gov. tours new JFHQ building

Fire Department urges residents to ‘have two ways out’

If you woke up to a fire in your home, how much time do you think you would have to get to safety? According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association, one-third of American households estimate they would have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would become life

Understand the safety rules of going to school

With kids returning back to school last month, the 66th Air Base Group Safety Office would like to remind drivers to be on the lookout for children when driving on local roads. In particular, as the weather changes and days get shorter, kids are often walking to school or standing at a bus stop in

Reporting crimes through Operation Crime Stop

Operation Crime Stop is a program designed to help overcome the reluctance of community members to get involved with the 66th Security Forces Squadron by providing an anonymous means of reporting suspected or actual crimes. Anonymous crime reports can include school crimes such as persistent

AFMC to promote Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in October

During October, Air Force Materiel Command will be promoting Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Awareness. This is an excellent time to educate individuals about breast and prostate cancer and promote screening. Knowing about these diseases and what to do can save a life.According to the Centers for