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  • LeMay Foundation gives back support

    Editor's Note: This article is the third in a series highlighting the variety of Air Force Assistance Fund programs. General Curtis E. Lemay once said, "If there is going to be change for the better in this world, you have to provide it by doing something." With the aid of his wife Helen, this same attitude and drive led to the beginning of their

  • FAB-T team garners Air Force acquisition transformation award

    The Air Force recently presented a prestigious acquisition award to an Electronic Systems Center team that manages a major Air Force Space Command program. Gen. Bruce Carlson, commander of the Air Force Materiel Command, and Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition Sue Payton presented the trophy to team leaders at the annual

  • Local area, enactors revisit Patriots’ Day history

    Patriot's Day, a Massachusetts State holiday, commemorates the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775.This year the holiday is officially observed on April 16. Leading up to that day are several historical commemorations culminating at the North Bridge battle reenactment on April 16. Bedford, Massachusetts The town will
  • Members of the Patriot Honor Guard demonstrate procedures taken during military funeral honors. The Patriot Honor Guard participates in a variety of events including promotions, retirement ceremonies, large sports events and military funeral honors. (US Air Force Photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

    Patriot Honor Guard hosts open house

    The Patriot Honor Guard is the face of the United States Air Force for many -- from New England sports fans who have witnessed the guard's performances at sports events to families in seven northeast states who have been touched by the military honors respectfully rendered at their veteran, retired or active-duty loved ones' funerals.The Patriot
  • Thomas Swain, Managing Director of American Eagle Communities, far left, and Col. Tom Schluckebier, 66th Air Base Wing commander, far right, join Airman 1st Class Tim Althoff, 66th Medical Group, and his wife Alcy in cutting the ribbon on their newly constructed home April 3. (US Air Force Photo by Jan Abate)

    Hanscom community welcomes first newly constructed home

    Hanscom took a historic step forward in its housing privatization project with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the first of 784 new homes to be constructed by American Eagle Communities. Airman 1st Class Tim Althoff, 66th Medical Group, and his wife, Alcy, who works for the 66th Services Squadron, had the honor of representing the
  • Mary Keane, Hanscom Primary School second grade teacher, brushes the slush off of her car Wednesday during an April snow shower. (US Air Force Photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

    April showers

  • Airman 1st Class Joshua Langenfeld, 66th Medical Operations Squadron, weighs in March 28 at the Health and Wellness Center for Air Force Materiel Command’s Team Lean Challenge. TLC is a command-wide initiative that begins April 16 and runs through Sept. 28. (US Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Clinton Atkins)

    Want to get fit? Take AFMC's Team Lean Challenge

    As April approaches, many may find resolutions made at the beginning of the New Year -- promises to lose weight, employ healthier eating habits and begin regular and vigorous workout routines -- to be difficult endeavors. Opportunities on base have recently come available to help the Hanscom community strive toward building and maintaining a
  • Capts. Marc Gasbarro and Christopher Catalano, both from the 551st Electronic Systems Wing, pack boxes with care during the Hanscom Troop Care Package drive. (US Air Force Photo by Jan Abate)

    From Hanscom with love

  • Ribbon cutting to celebrate delivery of first new homes

    Tuesday will mark an important day in the history of Hanscom's housing privatization initiative as Airman 1st Class Tim Althoff, 66th Medical Group, and his wife Alcy, 66th Services Squadron, will cut the ribbon on their new home that was constructed by American Eagle Communities. "This is what housing privatization is all about -- delivering
  • From left, Electronic Systems Center Vice Commander Maj. Gen. Art Rooney shakes Peter Zimmerman’s hand during Mr. Zimmerman’s instatement as the 554th Electronic Systems Wing’s Honorary Wing Commander March 23 at the Minuteman Club. Frank Weber, 554 ELSW director, far left, passed the Air Force’s 60th Anniversary flag to Mr. Zimmerman during the ceremony. ESC Command Chief Master Sergeant Lisa Sirois, center back, presented the flag to the base leaders. (US Air Force Photo by Jan Abate)

    Celebrating heritage, honorary comannder

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