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  • Boating safely: Things to know before you go out on the water

    It's summer and with the new season comes all kinds of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. One of those outdoor activities is boating. When the sun is high, the wind is blowing and the spray is keeping everyone cool, it's easy to leave safety behind. According to the United States Coast Guard,

  • How low can you go? Hanscom starts new energy competition

    A new energy competition is underway at Hanscom called "How Low Can You Go?" The competition requires little effort but big results, as it focuses on energy consumption during the weekend. "We want people to place special focus on their pre-weekend shutdown measures," said Tom Schluckebier, base

  • Receive first three months free by joining an Air Force club

    Anyone who joins an Air Force club between now and July 13 will automatically receive three months free dues, be enrolled in the free cash back rewards program and win between $5 and $100 instantly upon application. "We want all personnel to consider club membership and understand the benefits of

  • Volunteers plant garden for Youth Center

    Children at the Hanscom Youth Center will be able to enjoy vegetables and herbs all summer, as well as learn the responsibility for taking care of a garden themselves, courtesy of US Family Health Plan. The company shut down its Brighton office the afternoon of May 30 as volunteers worked with a

  • Volunteers needed for ESOHCAMP assessments

    The Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment Management Program (ESOHCAMP) will conduct a base-wide assessment of Hanscom's compliance with environmental, safety and occupational health laws and regulations. The Internal (Tier 2) inspection will take place June 18 through

  • The importance of updating SGLI

    Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) can be a valuable benefit. In the event of a servicemember's death, SGLI affords the ability leave up to $400,000 to loved ones.It is important for members to periodically review and update beneficiary designations to ensure they continue to reflect their

  • EPA recognizes Hanscom office building for energy efficiency

    Hanscom's newest office building, Building 1604, earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance levels

  • Hanscom Inn receiving upgrades

    The Hanscom Inn recently completed a "whole room upgrade" renovation project to guest rooms in Buildings 1414 and 1427 that included new furniture, carpeting and high-definition televisions along with many other improvements.The project, part of an Air Force funded lodging five year plan, is just

  • Youth Employment Skills program

    A new program allows high school-aged dependents of active duty Air Force members, or others qualified under Title 10, to earn money for future education while learning valuable work skills and serving their base communities.The Youth Employment Skills (YES) Program is an on-base youth volunteer