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  • 'Heritage' speakers offer insights on pride, sacrifice and service

    Col. William F. Andrews, who as a captain and F-16 mission commander was shot down over hostile territory and held prisoner of war during Desert Storm in 1991, highlighted another inspiring Heritage of Freedom event at the Minuteman Club Oct. 29. Providing close air support to special operations

  • H1N1 vaccine facts

    Reasons to get vaccinated with H1N1: Vaccines are the best tool to prevent influenza. Vaccinations are considered a medication and there are risks associated with taking medications. However, the risk of any vaccine causing serious harm is extremely small. The best question to ask is whether the

  • Wright Awards recognize civilian ESC contributions

    Editor's Note: The following article is the second in a series highlighting the Sheily, Wright and O'Neill Awards, which will be announced Nov. 5. This week's article focuses on the Wright Award. The Harold M. Wright Award is given annually to two Electronic Systems Center employees, recognizing

  • Cold weather conservation: save energy at home while maintaining comfort

    Temperatures have begun dropping in recent weeks, sending many New Englanders to their attics and basements to liberate sweaters, space heaters and scrapers for car windows. Despite the cold weather, however, consumers need not scrimp on comfort to save energy and significantly lower their heating

  • CFC offers variety of charities, ways to donate

    The Combined Federal Campaign, the federal government's sole annual charity drive, is underway on Hanscom and will run through Nov. 13. The CFC, which was established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, offers the opportunity to donate to more than 2000 local and international charities that

  • ESC playing key role in major joint exercise

    Ever since there have been conflicts, warfighters have had to face an ongoing opponent: fratricide, or friendly fire. The Electronics Systems Center's 630th Electronic Systems Squadron, in conjunction with the other services and allied partners, is working to combat that opponent by participating in