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  • 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

  • Partner in education during YoCE

    The 2011 Year of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) campaign resulted in the highest graduation rate in Air Force Materiel Command history. Hanscom Air Force Base led the charge with 11.49 percent of eligible Airmen earning degrees. This year AFMC encourages all Airmen to pursue education

  • Winter Education Fair coming Feb. 23

    The Hanscom Education and Training Center is sponsoring the first education fair for 2012. The fair is scheduled for Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Minuteman Commons ballroom. This event coincides with Air Force Materiel Command's emphasis on the Year of Continuing Education (YoCE). The YoCE

  • February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

    Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness of good oral health habits for children.Members of the Hanscom dental clinic educate children at the base schools and Child Development Center (CDC) about cavities, and stress the