ESC program office working to defend critical assets

The Force Protection Division recently began work on two projects to upgrade security for Air Force Space Command's PAVE PAWS (Phased Array Warning System) radar sites. One site is located at Beale AFB, Calif., and the other site is at Cape Cod AFS, Mass."These operational sites play a huge role in

Vets share stories, spend time with Airmen

Age wasn't a factor when it came to sports, stories and wit at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford April 23.Volunteers from the base came together during one of two monthly visits they make to spend time with veterans at the hospital and enjoy ice cream, games and

Air Force heritage and American history come together over Fenway

This was no ordinary baseball game on April 20, 2012. Although just about every game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees can be talked about for years by die-hard fans, this particular game matched rivalry with history as it marked the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park. It was also a

Hanscom Airmen to receive CCAF degrees

On May 3 at 2 p.m. the Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony will take place at the Hanscom Conference Center. For this 2012 spring graduation, 78 enlisted members completed the requirements for an associate's degree through CCAF. Nearly 25 Airmen will participate in the graduation

Sexual assault prevention – we all play a vital role

Although Sexual Assault Prevention Month is almost officially over, the Air Force's focus on this important issue will continue. As Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley stated, "Sexual assault is absolutely inconsistent with our core values and it has no place in our Air Force."Sexual assault

Hanscom recognized as best in command for YoCCAF

Throughout the course of the Year of the Community College of the Air Force initiative in 2011, Hanscom saw a 12 percent increase in the number of participants who received their CCAF degree and a 22 percent increase in the number of enrollees in CCAF, making it the No. 1 base in Air Force Materiel

ESC chief of staff readies to retire, recalls career, emphasizes mission

"No regrets" says the departing chief of staff for the Electronic Systems Center as a 26-year career in the Air Force comes to a close.Col. Tim Nickerson, whose retirement ceremony will be held May 2 at 2 p.m. at the Hanscom Conference Center, said there's nothing he would change about the path he

Air Force awards Netcentric Products contracts

The Air Force awarded a set of contracts April 16 with a potential value up to $6.9 billion to provide innovative information technology products and capabilities to warfighters quicker and easier.The Netcentric Products contracts provide the Air Force with a full range of innovative,

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, April 18

AFAF Highlight: General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation

The Air Force Assistance Fund is the main source of support for the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, established by the general and his wife, Helen, in 1987. The foundation provides for the needs of Air Force retirees' widows across the nation. General LeMay once said, "If there is going