Top enlisted recognized during joint ceremony

A joint service E-9 recognition ceremony at the Minuteman Commons on Feb. 3 will formally recognize five service members who have achieved the top enlisted rank in the armed forces.Hosted by the 66th Air Base Group and the Hanscom Chief's Group, the ceremony will recognize two members of the U.S.

MPS gets customer focused

The 66th Force Support Squadron's (FSS) Military Personnel Section (MPS) has made big changes recently in an effort to improve efficiency and customer service for those who require identification cards or other personnel business."The changes were made as a result of a tiger team that was developed

General Davis issues 2012 Commander's Intent

Electronic Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. CR Davis presented his 2012 Commander's Intent during his Jan. 19 'State of ESC' address.  In a period of unprecedented National and DoD fiscal austerity, we must attack our challenges:o With selflessnesso With a focus on innovationo With a desire to

General speaks on change, calls for mission focus during 'State of ESC'

Transition and transformation were the main topics highlighted when Electronic Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. CR Davis presented the 'State of ESC' Jan. 19 at the Marriott Hotel in Newton, Mass.However, the general emphasized that, even with all the change on the horizon, it's essential for ESC

Remembering Dr. King

Tax program is ready to help

It's that time of year again -- tax season -- and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is ready to help the Hanscom community have a stress-free tax-filing experience. Beginning Jan. 23, the tax office will prepare federal and state returns for military members, including active duty

Better ways to effective communication

Ever play the telephone game? Someone takes a message, relays it to someone else and by the time the message gets to the last person, it has usually been distorted so much the original intent has been changed. So, why does this occur? Many times, it is because people don't know how to effectively

Professional development available through new book club

What comes to mind when hearing the words "book club"?If it's strategic context, military heritage or leadership, then Hanscom's Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) reading list book club may be something to check out.The new club encourages attendees to expand their knowledge in all three

Physical therapy now offered at fitness center

Base employees and their families who require physical therapy may soon be able to travel no further than the Fitness and Sports Center for therapy on orthopedic injuries or on treatment for pain that reduces an overall level of function.Sharon MacEachron, a licensed physical therapist, is scheduled

AFMC picks two from Hanscom

The 66th Air Base Group was recently notified that two of their own were the best at their craft in Air Force Material Command for 2011.Selected for being the Outstanding Safety Representative of the Year was Kevin D. Follis from the 66th Medical Squadron. From the 66th Logistics Squadron, Staff