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  • AFMC to observe American Heart Month in February

    February is American Heart Month and a good time to educate ourselves on how to prevent heart disease. Cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, is the number one cause of death for men and women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, every 25 seconds an

  • Summer camp requests now being accepted

    The Youth Center and School Age Program are now accepting summer camp request forms for Camp Quest and Camp Adventure for eligible children to attend this summer.Both camps provide a wide array of daily activities that are geared towards supporting children in personal interests and developmental

  • Car buying class offered at night

    Should I buy a new car? Should I buy a used car? Should I lease a car? Do I really need the extended warranty? What about a loan; should I get it from the dealership or from my bank or credit union? These questions and more are discussed during a free car buying workshop presented by the

  • DoD Pricing Director visits Electronic Systems Center

    "Common sense" was a main theme when Shay Assad, Defense Pricing director for the DoD, spoke to the Electronic Systems Center workforce on 'Better Business Initiatives' at the base theater Jan. 30.Saying that for a long time the Department has just been paying too much, Assad outlined the Better

  • Who may attend A&FRC, wellness and fitness programs?

    Military personnel and Department of Defense civilians are encouraged to attend workshops and seminars designed to reduce stress, enhance productivity and improve overall quality of life through relevant and timely information and skills. Several base agencies, including the Airman and Family

  • Band members win awards

    Three members of the United States Air Force Band of Liberty were recently chosen as winners for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) 2011 Public Affairs Communication Excellence awards.The unit captured three out of the four categories for this year's award cycle. These awards recognize

  • Transportation incentive program changes

    Hanscom personnel who take advantage of commuting opportunities may notice the allowance on the monthly transit benefit has been reduced. The amount of the benefit from the Transportation Incentive Program (TIP) has been lowered from $230 to $125 as of Jan. 1, 2012. The transportation incentive

  • ESC ensures continued sustainment of vital nuclear C3 program

    A key program that provides nuclear component commanders the ability to provide messages to all nuclear forces recently transitioned to Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Ga., for continuing sustainment thanks to the efforts of the Electronic Systems Center.The Defense Injection/Reception Emergency

  • ESC working to upgrade the 'heart' of control and reporting center

    The Electronic Systems Center is working to modernize the U.S. Air Force Control and Reporting Center and has recently put out a request for information to upgrade the CRC Operations Module. The CRC is a mobile command, control and communications radar element which provides a comprehensive air