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  • 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

  • AFAF charities support Airmen

    Every year Air Force personnel have the opportunity to give to four charities that help provide for the well-being of fellow Airmen by participating in the Air Force Assistance Fund. The AFAF campaign, led by Capt. Amanda Dietrich, 66th Air Base Wing executive officer, benefits four charities: the Air Force Aid Society, the Air Force Village

  • Check your checklists: TCI to evaluate compliance of offices across base

    Editor's Note: This is the first article in a series addressing important topics for Hanscom's upcoming Targeted Compliance Inspection. Are your unit's checklists in order? If not, the time to address discrepancies is now. While Team Hanscom has been diligently preparing for the Operational Readiness Inspection in June, many personnel may be
  • Airmen mark off an area near a simulated Unexploded Ordnance during the March Base Readiness Exercise March 16. The exercise was held in preparation for the upcoming June Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Walter Santos)

    Exercise Exercise Exercise: March BRE tests Airmen's readiness

  • Staff Sergeant Jeanette Reichel, 66th Security Forces Squadron, poses with her Military Working Dog, Petya, a 6-year old German Sheppard, tattoo F-028. Sergeant Reichel entered the Hanscom history books on March 21 as the first female dog handler here in the past two decades after successfully completing her handler certification. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

    Woman's best friend: Hanscom welcomes first female K-9 handler in two decades

    Editor's Note: This is the second article in a series highlighting Hanscom women and their accomplishments during National Women's History Month. The U.S. military has utilized the various skills of working dogs since World War II and throughout the years Airman, Sailor, Soldier and Marine K-9 handlers have found solace in knowing their work

  • Assistance-fund drive helps Airmen

    Each year many Airmen, both retired and active duty, and their spouses, experience difficulties in life. To combat these unexpected challenges and improve the quality of life for many of them, the Air Force holds an annual fundraiser for four specific charities. Those charities are the Air Force Aid Society, the Air Force Village Foundation, the

  • Hanscom Library receives five-star rating

    The Hanscom Library was among 19 Air Force base libraries to be honored recently with Five Star status for the 2006 fiscal year. The Five Star Library Program was established in 2003 following an Air Force Services Agency initiative to recognize fitness programs in 2002, according to an Air Force Link article posted at  here. In addition to
  • Staff Sgt. Anthony Caskey, 66th Security Forces Squadron, and his Military Working Dog partner, Mix, respond to a “threat” at Hanscom March 13 during the Base Readiness Exercise. K-9 units are regularly used as a crime deterrent. (US Air Force Photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

    Training to fight: Base Readiness Inspection tests deployment skills

  • Hanscom Education, Training Center houses three universities

    Hanscom personnel who are interested in beginning or continuing their college educations need look no further than the Education and Training Center to explore degree options and meet with guidance counselors. In addition, the Education and Training Center provides a wealth of information on schools located across the globe, including three that
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