Military Saves campaign kicks off at Hanscom

An annual Air Force-wide savings and debt reduction campaign, sponsored by the Department of Defense in conjunction with the Consumer Federation of America, is scheduled to begin here Feb. 19 and runs through Feb. 26."Military Saves is a program designed towards encouraging personnel to save money,"

MBTA looking at bus service changes - One option may eliminate service to Hanscom

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is looking at ways to be more efficient due to projected revenue shortfalls. As a result, the organization has proposed options for increasing fares and eliminating some services. The MBTA has prepared two sce¬narios to close the projected deficit.

Uh Oh, it’s EO

Ever heard a co-worker say, "Uh oh, it's EO. Everyone be on your best behavior," when personnel from the Equal Opportunity office come to visit? Perhaps, coincidentally, it's the office's coffee break time and everyone disappears.These are often the scenarios EO runs into when entering a workplace

PEA takes on community service and morale

The Patriot Enlisted Association (PEA) is an unofficial organization at Hanscom that brings the lower enlisted ranks together to make a difference for each other and the community.Many bases have similar organizations that serve as an outlet for any issues or concerns Airmen may be having, whether

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Feb. 9

Two local leaders named as Hanscom honorary commanders

Two local business and community leaders were named as honorary commanders here during the Electronic Systems Center commander's call Feb. 3. Charlie Benway, North Suburban Chamber chairman of the board of directors and Association of Old Crows Northeast-Eastern director, was named honorary

Amidst change, commander calls for steady mission focus

Ongoing and upcoming changes at the Electronic Systems Center and on Hanscom AFB were highlighted at the ESC Commander's Call Feb. 3.Before speaking about changes at the Center, Lt. Gen. CR Davis, ESC commander, spoke about various program and personnel successes."People have a lot of confidence in

New swap meet website now available

Responding to a growing sentiment from the base community to offer an online venue to advertise local yard sale announcements or to sell items in an online forum, base personnel can now use www.hanscom.baseforsale.com for that and more.2nd Lt. Brandon Paquette discovered and contacted the owner of

President nominates next AFMC commander, first female Air Force 4-star

When the leadership of Air Force Materiel Command changes later this year, the command will be led by a familiar face who will make Air Force history when she takes the reins of AFMC.On Feb. 6, 2012, President Barack Obama nominated Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger to the rank of general, and as the

Hanscom Electronic Bulletin Board to be phased out

The Electronic Systems Center's Hanscom AFB Electronic Request for Proposals Bulletin Board, or HERBB, information will transition to Federal Business Opportunities over the next few months."Although HERBB has been a very useful tool for us and industry, due to fiscal pressures and projected manning