ESC working to provide upgrades for U.S. and NATO AWACS aircraft

The Electronic Systems Center recently negotiated an undefinitized contract action, or UCA, with the Boeing Company on a cooperative program between NATO and the United States to upgrade the flight deck avionics on the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft. The action moves the

Old Sturbridge Village offers flags, support for military

A favorite annual tradition at Old Sturbridge Village is the "planting" of a patriotic Field of Flags between Memorial Day and Independence Day to celebrate United States history. This year, each donation of $25 to the village's Field of Flags will sponsor a free visit to the museum for active

Boating safely: Things to know before you go out on the water

It's summer and with the new season comes all kinds of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. One of those outdoor activities is boating. When the sun is high, the wind is blowing and the spray is keeping everyone cool, it's easy to leave safety behind. According to the United States Coast Guard,

How low can you go? Hanscom starts new energy competition

A new energy competition is underway at Hanscom called "How Low Can You Go?" The competition requires little effort but big results, as it focuses on energy consumption during the weekend. "We want people to place special focus on their pre-weekend shutdown measures," said Tom Schluckebier, base

Receive first three months free by joining an Air Force club

Anyone who joins an Air Force club between now and July 13 will automatically receive three months free dues, be enrolled in the free cash back rewards program and win between $5 and $100 instantly upon application. "We want all personnel to consider club membership and understand the benefits of

Warfighting data becoming easier to find and retrieve

Recent contract awards by the Electronic Systems Center are helping to ensure that warfighters using a key intelligence system can discover and access needed information.The Distributed Common Ground/Surface System (DCGS) Integration Backbone (DIB) consists of a common set of services and standards

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, June 6

Volunteers plant garden for Youth Center

Children at the Hanscom Youth Center will be able to enjoy vegetables and herbs all summer, as well as learn the responsibility for taking care of a garden themselves, courtesy of US Family Health Plan. The company shut down its Brighton office the afternoon of May 30 as volunteers worked with a

Applications for scholarships now being accepted

The Air Force Services Club Membership Scholarship Program is currently accepting a one-page essay of 500 words or less on the topic, "What do the words to 'America the Beautiful' mean to me?" A total of 25 winners will be selected and each will receive $1,000.Eligible club members and their

Volunteers needed for ESOHCAMP assessments

The Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment Management Program (ESOHCAMP) will conduct a base-wide assessment of Hanscom's compliance with environmental, safety and occupational health laws and regulations. The Internal (Tier 2) inspection will take place June 18 through