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  • Patriots' Day: Remembering how it all began

    Patriots' Day is a special Massachusetts holiday commemorating the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775. This year the holiday offers another opportunity for base personnel to witness the unique, historical reenactments depicting those major events that led to the

  • Be aware, protect from ticks now

    Officials at the 66th Medical Squadron are warning base personnel to be aware of ticks. People who spend a lot of time outdoors or have pets that go outdoors should pay attention to make sure they have not picked up these creatures. Ticks are relatives of spiders and survive by eating blood from

  • Key Joint STARS equipment upgrades in the works

    The Electronic Systems Center is working to upgrade critical mission equipment on the E-8 Joint STARS aircraft and recent flight testing is proving successful and advancing the program.Joint STARS is an airborne battle management, command and control and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance

  • ESC personnel at Offutt receive honor

    Electronic Systems Center personnel located at Offutt AFB, Neb., are part of a team that was recently honored with a Joint Functional Component Command - Global Strike 2011 annual award in the "Team" category.The Integrated Strategic Planning and Analysis Network program's Mission Planning and

  • Base looking for volunteers to share opinions, make a difference

    Volunteers are needed to help identify, develop and prioritize issues that affect their personal and professional lives during the Caring for People forum held April 3 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hanscom Conference Center. Volunteers can include military members and their spouses, Department of

  • Clark: speed, innovation make the difference

    A constrained budget environment creates opportunities for dynamic innovations, a top Air Force official said during a government-industry gathering here March 21.Speaking at a luncheon sponsored by the Patriots' Roost Chapter of the Association of Old Crows, James (Snake) Clark, the Air Force

  • The importance of updating vRED

    It's important for military members to understand the purpose of their virtual record of emergency data or emergency data card, also known as vRED. The vRED provides information on the primary next-of-kin, secondary next-of-kin and other persons to notify in case of death, injury, illness or any

  • AFAF kicks off March 26

    The Air Force Assistance Fund, which helps provide for the well-being of active duty and retired Airmen and their families, gets underway at Hanscom on March 26 and runs through May 4. The fundraiser helps to combat unexpected challenges and improve the quality of life for many who face