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  • One-of-a-kind radio tower will double HCIC range

    Looming high above the Hanscom Collaboration and Innovation Center is the testing facility's latest upgrade.Recently, the Air Force erected a new 120-foot radio tower for the center, which will inevitably double communication range, correct current line-of-sight issues and support an antenna capable

  • Commuting options on the rise for Hanscom workforce

    The Hanscom Commuter Management Office has expanded the number of van pool options for members of the workforce following the results of a commuter survey earlier this year.The team now offers 48 van pools, an increase of 11 vans, for those interested in participating in the commuting program."The

  • Air Force seeks enlisted nurse commissioning program applicants

    Eligible active duty enlisted Airmen interested in a nursing commission have until Jan. 29 to submit an "intent to apply" email to the Air Force Personnel Center.The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program offers members an opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing and an Air Force

  • HMS slated for spring completion

    Officials from the 66th Civil Engineering Division and Army Corps of Engineers recently announced that the new 85,000 square foot Hanscom Middle School project is on schedule and expected to be complete this spring.James Conway, resident engineer of the Army Corps of Engineers, called the new school

  • JSTARS Recap reaches Milestone A

    Following a seven-month Materiel Solution Analysis phase, JSTARS Recapitalization program was granted a Milestone A decision by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.The Air Force received OSD-level approval with the signing of a Milestone A acquisition decision

  • NORAD celebrates 60 years tracking Santa

    The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 60th anniversary of tracking Santa's Yuletide journey.The NORAD Tracks Santa website launched Dec. 1. It features Santa's North Pole Village, which includes a holiday countdown, games, activities and more.The website is available in

  • Hanscom directorates shine at acquisition awards

    Members of the Battle Management and Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorates received 2015 acquisition management awards during a ceremony Dec. 8.Although the event originated at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, seven operating locations, including Hanscom, connected via