Mass. Governor Charlie Baker visit

Work: Better Buying Power 3.0 strives to enhance U.S. tech edge

The United States must maintain technological superiority over potential adversaries and competitors, and the latest iteration of the Defense Department's Better Buying Power initiative is designed to maintain that edge, Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work said here April 9.Called Better Buying

HB announces quarterly award winners

Col. Dale VanDusen, Battle Management Directorate deputy program executive officer, announced the first quarter award winners for the directorate April 6."It's always an honor to recognize the talent and contributions of HB's outstanding individuals and team," VanDusen wrote in an email to the

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, April 10

Base taxi service saves time, resources

When parking is limited or dodging traffic and weather makes travel on base difficult, the 66th Logistic Readiness Squadron's base taxi service is standing by to ensure Hanscom personnel arrive at their destination.Managed by the vehicle operations flight, the taxi service dispatches customers

Secure, enjoyable social networking with privacy settings

Social media sites provide individuals an opportunity to globally connect with others in real time easily and quickly. And in the military, that can be helpful in staying connected during a deployment or extended assignment, however, not understanding responsible use of social networking can leave

Hanscom helping to defend NCR

A program management office here recently released a request for information to replace systems that protect the national capital region.The National Capital Region-Integrated Air Defense System, or NCR-IADS, originated as an urgent capability. Following the terrorist acts of Sept. 11, 2001, the

Hanscom Vulnerability Management team receives cyber award

The Air Force Vulnerability Management team, a program office within Hanscom AFB's Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence Infrastructure Division, received an Elite 6 Award during a C4ISR and Networks Conference today in Crystal City, Va.The 25-member team was recognized for their efforts

Registration now open for upcoming focus week

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center will be hosting this quarter's focus week from April 20 to 24. Courses cover a variety of subject areas and are available locally, via video teleconference and Defense Connect Online (DCO).Organizers say because of the success of previous DCO offerings, the

EAP offers personal and professional aid to Hanscom's civilians

Everyone faces daunting circumstances at times. When a civilian employee at Hanscom is in need of professional resources to address a work-related issue or a problem at home, the Federal Occupational Health Employee Assistance Program is there to offer support.A federal program managed by the U.S.