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  • Classic cars needed for BBQ and Blues

    BBQ and Blues event organizers are looking for antique or classic cars to be a part of a car show Aug. 30 at approximately 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Outdoor Recreation facility. In addition to the car show, the event will feature live entertainment, line dancing, pony rides, a "fun

  • VPP recertification coming this fall

    This fall, the Hanscom safety community will again have an opportunity to demonstrate to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that employee safety and health remains a guiding principle here.Scheduled for Nov. 26 through 30, OSHA will visit Hanscom to inspect the base for

  • HAWC adds new fitness training

    An Air Force-wide effort recently launched for all installation exercise physiologists to assist in developing cardiovascular fitness for Airmen.With the emphasis placed on the running portion of the Air Force fitness test, the eight week intervention is aimed at significantly improving an Airman's

  • Heroes Homecoming, BBQ & Blues in two weeks

    Nearly 100 servicemembers who have recently returned from deployments and their family members will be honored during Heroes Homecoming Aug. 30 at 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Outdoor Recreation facility. Immediately following Heroes Homecoming, an end-of-summer festival will kick off,

  • Key spouses contribute to mission success

    On any given day, thousands of servicemembers are deployed around the globe in harm's way. Others are hundreds of miles away from their home station on extended temporary duty assignments or attending important meetings. The common denominator for almost all of these men and women are their families

  • Newcomers invited to learn about base and local area

    Newcomers to the base who would like to learn about the Hanscom area will have several opportunities to do so in the coming weeks. The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host three classes for new arrivals. The Installation Commander's Welcome takes place Aug. 20 starting at 8 a.m. For family

  • Local libraries welcome base families

    Over the past year, several changes to base services have transformed many programs here. One such change has been the base library, which is transitioning to a Learning Resource Center.According to 66th Force Support Squadron officials, CAC-enabled computers and a seating area will continue to be

  • Food drive coming to a close

    The initial goal for Hanscom was to collect 1,000 pounds of food for the 2012 Feds Feed Families food drive. With just three weeks left, the installation has already collected more than four times that amount, with donations to date totaling 4,360 pounds. Although the 2012 Feds Feed Families food

  • Start preparing for hurricane season now

    Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. For southern New England, however, August through September is the most active period. The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Boston offers the following information to prepare for a potential hurricane. Since 1900, a total of 33 of the 49

  • Kids, families have fun at VBS

    It's 8:45 a.m. and the entrance hall of the base chapel is starting to fill up with excited children. It's Vacation Bible School time.VBS is a program for kids ages five through fifth grade that incorporates fun with Bible lessons and includes both Protestant and Catholic congregations. This year's