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  • Tips for protecting against West Nile virus

    People of all ages can be infected with West Nile virus. Residents are urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites as the threat of the virus rises throughout the United States. West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito. While the West Nile virus can infect people of all

  • Yankee Chapter of ASMC hosts professional development event

    The Yankee Chapter of the American Society of Military Comptrollers held a mini professional development event here Aug. 16.The overall theme was "Strategic Professional Development within a Fiscally Constrained Environment." Glenda Scheiner, Human Capital and Resource Management director for the

  • Security forces loses special member

    The 66th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog section lost one of their star performers Aug. 13 when Max, a Military Working Dog, was euthanized after it was determined he could not recover from illness. Max was diagnosed with a tumor last winter and was being treated for it when he was

  • Back to school for Hanscom children

    It's almost back-to-school time. The first day of school for students in first through 12th grade begins Sept. 4. Pre-school and kindergarten students begin school Sept. 5. According to Lisa Pizarro, 66th Force Support Squadron school liaison officer, the average military family moves to a new

  • 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