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  • From cop to comedian: Vincent Oshana coming to Hanscom

    Back in 2002, Staff Sgt. Vincent Oshana was honorably discharged from the Air Force. The former security forces member bought a one-way ticket to California, packed a suitcase full of his belongings and, as he put it, "the rest is history."Since then, Mr. Oshana has gone from cop to comedian. He

  • Minuteman Thrift Shop moves to new location, grand opening date set

    It is official. The Minuteman Thrift Shop has finally moved to its new location in Building 1515 on the corner of Grenier and Barksdale streets. After months of planning, hard work and support from the base, the thrift shop will soon be opening its door for business.The store will hold a grand

  • ESC team looks to improve AWACS capabilities

    A team at the Electronic Systems Center, working in conjunction with the Boeing Co. and personnel from several Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Army bases, is working to get important warfighter-requested capabilities onto the AWACS platform. During a proof-of-concept demonstration at Tinker AFB,

  • Eighteen moving to senior NCO ranks

    Eighteen members of Hanscom's enlisted corps will cross the bridge to the senior noncommissioned officer ranks during the 2011 Senior NCO Induction Ceremony at the Minuteman Commons Oct. 14, beginning at 6 p.m.Col. Juan Gaud, 66th Air Base Group deputy commander, will host the event and will welcome

  • Bedford High School "First Count" coming soon

    Bedford High School will soon send parents the 2011-2012 "First Count" Federal Impact Aid Survey for federally connected students. This survey is for both military and Department of Defense civilian families with children in local school districts. By completing this form, parents can make a

  • Program office marks upcoming delivery of 50,000th CSEL unit

    Officials from the Electronic Systems Center held a special ceremony here Sept. 30 in anticipation of the October delivery of the 50,000th Combat Survivor Evader Locator radio.Prime contractor Boeing Corp. presented commemorative plaques to Ron Mason, the Program Executive Officer for Cyber and

  • Flu shots to be available for civilians as well as military

    This year, flu vaccine will be made available to Air Force Materiel Command's civilian workforce in addition to active-duty personnel and their family members.Given the negative impact of the flu on workforce health and workplace productivity, AFMC Commander Gen. Donald Hoffman approved the purchase

  • Energy Awareness Month kicks off with Industry Days

    Energy awareness is emphasized each year during the month of October, and this year is no different. Civil Engineering, in conjunction with Operational Contracting, is gearing up for Industry Days Oct. 12 and 13. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Hanscom Conference Center, utility providers,