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  • Winter Moving Tips

    Editor's note: With the beginning of the upcoming winter moving season, Joint Personnel Property Shipping office personnel wish to pass on the following key moving tips to the Hanscom community. All personnel moving during the winter months through the JPPSO-Northeast office should be aware that major snow and sleet storms may delay the pickup and

  • Mental health support available through base programs

    Air Force-wide, the Wingman BOLDFACE initiative encourages Airmen to make supporting each other a priority. Caring for oneself is just as vital, said Air Force Materiel Command Vice Commander Lt. Gen. Terry Gabreski in a Nov. 1 memorandum. "Practicing good Wingman behavior needs to happen daily and includes knowing when and where to seek help for
  • HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Col. Russell Kurtz, Deputy Director of Engineering, kneels while his children (from left) Katie, 7, Ashley,14, Nicholas, 14, and Tyler,11, help pin on his new rank during his promotion ceremony Dec. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt.)

    Colonel pins on as engineering office pushes forward

    When it comes to leadership opportunities, Col. Russell Kurtz doesn't shy away from the difficult or challenging. An aeronautical engineer by trade, the colonel's career has afforded him many unique opportunities. He has led flight test teams on missions to both the North and South Poles, taught at the US Air Force Academy, and even briefed the

  • Submit required forms early to ensure vote is counted

    The Nov. 4, 2008 general election is less than one year away and state presidential primary elections are set to begin next month. The clock is ticking for would-be voters to ensure they are registered to vote. While state registration deadlines vary, residents of those states with early primary elections should register as soon as possible to
  • HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Mohammad Yaqub, 850th Electronic Systems Group, (third from left) shares information about Middle Eastern cultures during the Airman and Family Readiness Center-sponsored Culture Clash class Dec. 11. In addition to learning facts about Middle Eastern cultures, class attendees, some of whom will deploy soon, ate a Middle Eastern-style meal and were provided with country-specific handbooks and booklets with tips on interacting with people from different countries. Class facilitator 2nd Lt. Felisa Dyrud, 66th Mission Support Squadron, wore a hijab to the class to give class attendees a feel for the type of garb that is worn in some Middle Eastern countries. The lieutenant lived in Afghanistan for nine months before entering the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

    Learning about other cultures

  • HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Base youth jam to the music of the Air Force Band of Liberty's rock ensemble, Afterburner, during an afternoon concert at the Youth Center Dec. 11. The event was intended to provide youth with a healthy alternative to having fun without using drugs or alcohol. December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

    Under the influence of music

  • HANSCOM AFB, Mass. – Former Boston Bruins player Bob Sweeney (center) visited Hanscom on Dec. 11 to deliver tickets for an upcoming Boston Bruins game to Airmen honored at last week’s Heroes’ Homecoming celebration. Airman 1st Class Luke McQuillen (left), and Senior Airman Douglas Freeman (right), both from the 66th Security Forces Squadron had an opportunity to meet Mr. Sweeney during his base visit.(U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Michaela Walrond)

    Former Bruins player visits Hanscom

  • Lt. Gen. Robert Elder, Headquarters 8th Air Force commander, speaks at the "Fly and Fight in Cyberspace" Symposium Nov. 28 in Shreveport, La. More than 1,700 people attended the three-day event, which was co-sponsored by the Electronic Systems Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joanna M. Kresge)

    Cyber symposium spawns powerful partnerships

    The Electronic Systems Center, 8th Air Force and the service's provisional Cyber Command are already building on partnerships established during the first-ever Air Force Cyber Symposium, which wrapped up Nov. 29. Held in Louisiana's Shreveport Convention Center, near Barksdale AFB, the first symposium featured a slew of high-level speakers and
  • HANSCOM AFB, Mass. – The Child Development Center sponsored a parent and child activity on Dec. 7. Children in the pre-school program made gingerbread houses with their family members. Madison Whitehurst (left) adds the finishing touches to her gingerbread house while her mom, Maj. Pamela Howard looks on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate)

    A sweet creation

  • Enjoy holidays without going bankrupt

    With Christmas not far away, shoppers are out in droves, trying to find the perfect gifts for their friends and loved ones. Amidst the cheerful masses, bright decorations and festive atmosphere, many risk overspending during the holiday season. Airmen who strategize their holiday spending, however, can avoid this pitfall. According to the National
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