Former executive director highlights Hanscom work as he prepares for new assignment

A period of transitions, challenges and opportunities was how Rich Lombardi, whose most recent position was program executive officer for C3I and Networks, described his last four years here."We have experienced a lot of changes over the past four years, but with change brings opportunities," he

Classic cars needed for BBQ and Blues

BBQ and Blues event organizers are looking for antique or classic cars to be a part of a car show Aug. 30 at approximately 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Outdoor Recreation facility. In addition to the car show, the event will feature live entertainment, line dancing, pony rides, a "fun

AFLCMC emblem approved

The official emblem for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has been approved by the Air Force Historical Research Agency, marking another step in the development of the new center. AFLCMC, which provides "cradle to grave" management of Air Force aircraft, communications, armaments, cyber and

New CSEL capabilities provide additional communication options

Recent improvements to the capabilities of the Combat Survivor Evader Locator radio are enhancing communications between an isolated person and rescue assets.CSEL is a hand-held survival radio used with base stations located across the globe that provides critical search and rescue infrastructure

VPP recertification coming this fall

This fall, the Hanscom safety community will again have an opportunity to demonstrate to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that employee safety and health remains a guiding principle here.Scheduled for Nov. 26 through 30, OSHA will visit Hanscom to inspect the base for

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Aug. 15

HAWC adds new fitness training

An Air Force-wide effort recently launched for all installation exercise physiologists to assist in developing cardiovascular fitness for Airmen.With the emphasis placed on the running portion of the Air Force fitness test, the eight week intervention is aimed at significantly improving an Airman's

Heroes Homecoming, BBQ & Blues in two weeks

Nearly 100 servicemembers who have recently returned from deployments and their family members will be honored during Heroes Homecoming Aug. 30 at 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Outdoor Recreation facility. Immediately following Heroes Homecoming, an end-of-summer festival will kick off,

Key spouses contribute to mission success

On any given day, thousands of servicemembers are deployed around the globe in harm's way. Others are hundreds of miles away from their home station on extended temporary duty assignments or attending important meetings. The common denominator for almost all of these men and women are their families

Newcomers invited to learn about base and local area

Newcomers to the base who would like to learn about the Hanscom area will have several opportunities to do so in the coming weeks. The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host three classes for new arrivals. The Installation Commander's Welcome takes place Aug. 20 starting at 8 a.m. For family