16 Mar 2007

Hanscom to host Air Force 60th Anniversary events

The U.S. Air Force will officially turn 60 in September. As part of a year-long celebration of this birthday, the following anniversary events will take place on Hanscom or in surrounding communities in March and April: March 23  Air Force History Room Dedication: Artwork representing memorable eras in Air Force history will be displayed in the

7 Mar 2007

Fifth CMSAF shares words of wisdom with Hanscom enlisted Airmen

Hanscom's enlisted servicemembers received a wealth of advice from a retired Air Force legend and renowned speaker at a pair of enlisted calls on March 2. Though he retired from active duty in 1979, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gaylor, the fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, has continued to share his enthusiasm of the service for almost 60

2 Mar 2007

Process improvements, Strategy Map top priorities of new XP deputy

Staying focused, executing the vision of your boss and understanding the vision of your boss's boss are among the principles that have guided the career path of Dr. Joe Delaney, the newly named Electronic Systems Center deputy director of plans and programs. "I am excited and looking forward to working for Col. Bruce Johnson and the Plans and

2 Mar 2007

Daylight-saving time comes earlier

As a part of a cost-cutting study by the Department of Energy, traditional daylight-saving time will be extended in 2007 for the first time since 1966. The Energy Policy Act of 2005, which was signed by President George W. Bush on Aug. 8, 2005, changed the dates for daylight-saving time in the United States. Beginning this year, DST starts on the

2 Mar 2007

Honor Guard Salute: banquet held for base, area honor guards

With strong emphasis on the "total force" concept, the Hanscom community joined together with guests from around New England to pay tribute to members of the Patriot Honor Guard and other area honor guards at the annual Honor Guard Awards Banquet Feb 23. Honor Guard representatives from New York, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont and

2 Mar 2007

'How can we meet your needs?' Customers can use Web program to submit feedback

How can we serve you better? What could make your life easier? How can we meet your needs? These are the questions customer service providers on Hanscom are hoping customers will be able to answer by using the Interactive Customer Evaluation program. ICE is a Web-based customer feedback system provided by the Department of Defense Quality

27 Feb 2007

ESC to recognize top performers at awards banquet March 2

Electronic Systems Center will honor the best of the best at the ESC Annual Awards Banquet March 2 at the Minuteman Club. Guest speaker for the event is former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Bob Gaylor, who served in that position from 1977 to 1979, the fifth individual to serve in the Air Force's top enlisted position. Entertainment will

27 Feb 2007

850th director discusses need for acquisition speed

Given the rapidly changing environment at U.S. Strategic Command, system users there might not always have a complete understanding of their requirements,"but they want them met fast," Senior Executive Service member Ron Mason said Tuesday. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the Hanscom Representatives Association, held in the Minuteman Club, the

27 Feb 2007

850 ELSG office leads way in integrating radars' missile defense abilities

The defense of the United States against potential missile threats is steps closer to fruition thanks to the efforts of the 850th Electronic Systems Group's Upgraded Early Warning Radar Program Office, which is charged with incorporating missile defense into existing Air Force early warning radars. "We will have a ballistic missile defense option

23 Feb 2007

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