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  • Straight Talk: Fitness center equipment

    Fitness resolutions usually come at the beginning of the year, but it certainly seems easier to get energized about those goals when the weather improves. How frustrating is it to have a plan in mind and get yourself to the gym, only to find that the equipment you need is out of order? We do our

  • Straight Talk: Summer is here, be safe

    June has arrived and, finally, some sunshine, as well. It is time to head outdoors and enjoy yourself. Pull out the bikes, the boats and the barbecues. Enjoy the warm weather and celebrate the end of school, graduations and new beginnings that come with the PCS season. But wait, have you ever heard

  • Straight Talk: Parking restrictions

    Comment: Please pass my concern on to leadership. I would hope this base would make provisions for the handicapped, especially when we see GS-15 spots available in front of our building with healthy people walking a few steps to the door. When our office read this email, there was much criticism on

  • Straight Talk: Armed Forces Day

    May 21 is Armed Forces Day, an event celebrated each year on the third Saturday of May. The day was created in 1949 to honor Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches following the consolidation of the military services in the Department of Defense. Prior to that, each military service

  • Straight Talk: Hanscom Olympics

    Thanks to everyone who participated in the Hanscom Olympics last week. We had a great program with more than 270 participants comprised of military members and Department of Defense civilians. The Olympics offered 12 events this year, for both individuals and teams, with varying degrees of physical

  • Straight Talk: Proud to be an American

    This has been another great week at Hanscom! May brings talk of graduation and plans for the future for our many students. The Hanscom Spouses Club Scholarship event for our high school seniors and spouses highlighted the amazing achievements these young people have accomplished. Community College

  • Straight Talk: Spring cleaning

    Spring is finally here with warmer weather at last. We are celebrating by kicking off the annual Hanscom Olympics. Come join us Monday for opening ceremonies and participate all week long either as an athlete or as the cheering committee. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. We also have

  • Straight Talk: Movie theater

    Question: My family recently PCSd to Hanscom. We are a young family with three kids, ranging from 3 years to 7 years old. We have experienced outstanding service at every facility on base, however, there is one thing that my wife and I have noticed that does not make a lot of sense to us. The base

  • Straight Talk: Recycling

    I have received lots of questions about recycling since I arrived. Many individual work centers I have fantastic programs, but a lot of people just don't know what options are available. In honor of Earth Day on April 22 here is some information on Hanscom recycling. Try and recycle one more item

  • Straight Talk: Aiding earthquake and tsunami victims

    Question: I've read and heard so much about the earthquake and tsunami devastation in Japan. Does Hanscom plan to have any fundraisers or collections to help the victims?Response: The devastation in Japan is truly overwhelming. My heart goes out to all the people who are affected by this disaster.