Change your smoke alarm batteries when you "spring forward"

To kick off daylight-saving time, clocks "spring forward" at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Before many people go to bed Saturday night, they'll change all of the clocks throughout their homes to reflect the time change. The National Fire Protection Association wants to remind everyone that this might also

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, March 5

Prayer Breakfast to highlight recovery after trauma

The Rev. James A. Tilbe, Mass. Corps of Fire Chaplains chief chaplain, is the scheduled guest speaker at Hanscom's National Prayer Breakfast April 4 at 8 a.m. at the Minuteman Commons.Tilbe's theme for his address is, "Finishing the Race: Faith to Overcome Adversity."As a fire chaplain, Tilbe

PEOs share information, emphasize collaboration at symposium

Government and industry working collaboratively was continually highlighted during this year's New Horizons Symposium Feb. 25 to 26.During the event, both of Hanscom's program executive officers, Maj. Gen. Craig Olson, C3I and Networks, and Steve Wert, Battle Management, shared information about

Teen awarded Hanscom AFB Youth of the Year

Selected among several local outstanding youth, Jordan Bowen will compete against other Boys and Girls Club members for the title of Massachusetts Military Youth of the Year and a $1,000 college scholarship.As the new Military Youth of the Year for Hanscom AFB, 16-year-old Jordan, daughter of

March promotions

Twelve Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Hanscom Airmen are scheduled for promotion to the next highest rank in March, 66th Force Support Squadron officials announced. Congratulations to the following March promotees:Enlisted PromotionsTo the rank of Airman First ClassChad Anthony Stricker Jr.,

Hanscom personnel earn AFCEA awards

Christopher Molis and Capt. Robert Walker were recognized at the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association International Conference held in San Diego, Calif., Feb. 17.Molis, a C3I and Networks Directorate contracting specialist, received the Young AFCEAN Emerging Leadership Award.

Battle Management division emphasizes acquisition priorities, sets sight on new initiatives

The message was clear -- the Theater Battle Control Division is embracing a new acquisition strategy, one that keeps the division hard-focused on big-picture Air Force priorities.Col. Scott Owens, Theater Battle Control Division chief, addressed priorities, strategy and initiatives such as Joint

U.S. Representative Clark visit

Resources available to help reduce tax filing stress

Many consider tax day, April 15, among the most stressful days of the year. Fortunately for active duty, retirees, Guard and Reserve personnel, tax professionals are available to assist in free tax preparation. Free federal and state income tax filing assistance is available by appointment at