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  • ESC, Hanscom officials offer insights at 'Clean Tech Business' forum

    Member of the Electronic Systems Center participated in a forum sponsored by U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas and the New England Clean Energy Council at Middlesex Community College in Lowell, Mass., Oct. 19.Entitled "Doing Clean Tech Business with the DoD," the panel discussion brought together defense

  • 2011 Shiely, Wright, O'Neill award finalists announced, banquet Nov. 10

    Electronic Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. Charles Davis has announced the finalists for the 2011 Shiely, Wright and O'Neill awards. An awards banquet to recognize the nominees will be held Nov. 10 beginning at 6 p.m. at Hanscom's Minuteman Commons. The Maj. Gen. Albert R. Shiely Jr. award is

  • Healthy eating is about to get easier at Hanscom

    Thanks to a partnership between the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) and Hanscom's Commissary, healthy eating choices will soon be easier to identify when shopping for groceries. The two organizations are teaming up for an initiative starting Oct. 18 called "Healthy Hanscom: Create Your Plate." The

  • CFC kicks off, sets goal of $315,000

    The Combined Federal Campaign began Oct. 5 with a kick-off event at the Minuteman Commons and a goal of raising $315,000. The campaign will continue until Nov. 16. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the campaign. CFC began in the early 1960s to coordinate the fundraising efforts of various

  • Be aware of, help prevent domestic violence

    The real-life drama in Hollywood of people like Chris Brown and Rihanna, Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva or Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller has put the issue of domestic violence in the spotlight. It is intriguing that some people "know" who is telling the truth, who is lying and who is capable of

  • Get ready for Operation Pumpkin 2011

    Halloween can be a fun holiday for kids, but for parents, trick-or-treat time can be a little scary. Concerns about children's safety - whether they are out in the neighborhood or back at home with bountiful bags of goodies - can cast a spell on the evening's festivities. Hanscom trick-or-treating

  • Help manage change through EAP

    During uncertain times many people may need someone to talk to, to help them through difficult decision-making processes or changes in lifestyle. Here at Hanscom the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) exists for this purpose and is a free benefit to support Department of Defense civilians and their

  • 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,