ABG announces third quarter's top performers

The 66th Air Base Group recognized their top performers for the third quarter during a quarterly awards ceremony at the Hanscom Conference Center Oct. 19.Col. Michael A. Vogel, 66 ABG commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Patricia L. Hickey presented the awards to each of the

Ruiz, Sartain remembered by defenders, senior leaders

More than 1,000 people attended a memorial service on base today to honor and remember two Hanscom Airmen killed earlier this month when the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft they were on crashed shortly after takeoff from Jalalabad, Afghanistan.Senior Airman Kcey E. Ruiz, 21, of McDonough, Georgia,

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Oct. 16

Foreign military sales programs highlighted to industry

International and Foreign Military Sales programs were the topic of discussion during the Hanscom Representatives Association meeting here Oct. 13.Speaking to a primarily industry audience, Steve Bessette, system program manager for the FMS division in the Battle Management Directorate at Hanscom

Hanscom releases notice of opportunity for ESPC

The Army Corps of Engineers recently released a notice of opportunity for an energy savings performance contract, or ESPC, for several utility systems at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts.The notice is an invitation for the 14 energy service companies, or ESCOs, qualified by the Department of

U.S. Air Force Band to perform free concerts

The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants are scheduled to perform three concerts this weekend in the local area.The free public concerts will recognize those who have served and inspire patriotism and service to those attending.The first performance is scheduled Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at the

Wingmen continue to take action

Air Force Materiel Command's culture of respect and resiliency is still going strong, and Airmen across the command continue to prove their dedication to that culture through their actions as wingmen."In AFMC, and across the Air Force, we accomplish our mission as a dedicated team committed to our

Bedford High impact aid surveys due now

Bedford High School officials recently sent families the 2015-2016 "First Count" Federal Impact Aid Survey for federally connected students. This survey is for both military and Department of Defense civilian families with children in local school districts.The "First Count" is a form that parents

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. Additionally, the ACS estimates that one in eight women, or 12 percent, in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. About one in 36 women, or three percent,

Halloween Watch volunteers needed

It's the time of year when children hit the streets to trick-or-treat. To ensure that children remain safe during this time, the 66th Security Forces Squadron is looking for volunteers to participate in "Halloween Watch."Volunteers, along with SFS personnel, will patrol base housing on foot