Land-based precision approach system program resumes

The land-based Joint Precision Approach and Landing System, or LB JPALS, is getting back on track after budget cuts. In January 2011, the deputy secretary of Defense issued the Resource Management Directive-700 which restored full funding to the program.JPALS is a family of systems that will provide

Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss

YoCCAF initiative provides support, benefits to Airmen

The Year of the Community College of the Air Force initiative just kicked off in January, and officials say things are already off to a great start. Master Sgt. Colleen Beverly, Master Sgt. Shon Teicheira and Staff Sgt. Carrie Jordan recently volunteered to serve as the local representatives with

Next generation leaders -- Girl Scouts -- drop cookies off at Hanscom for troops abroad

American troops deployed overseas will receive more than 30,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies thanks to the fifth annual Operation Cookie Drop, when more than 1,500 Girl Scouts from across eastern Massachusetts touched down here at Hanscom March 5 to donate cookies bought for the troops by eastern

Annual award banquet to be held March 11

Top honors for 2010 will be awarded during the Electronic Systems Center's Annual Awards Banquet March 11 at the Minuteman Club.Nominees are from all organizations throughout ESC, including geographically separated units. More than 50 personnel will be competing in categories that include Airman,

Acquisition Boot Camp Changes on the way

Electronic Systems Center University will be making some major changes to Acquisition Boot Camp (ABC) this spring. Traditionally, ABC has been offered quarterly and was a weeklong workforce development event. Monday and Tuesday have been dedicated to Basic Level Boot Camp, with Wednesday and

Workforce Development Weeks scheduled for March 21 thru April 1

The next 'Workforce Development Weeks' will begin March 21 and run through April 1. Sessions to be offered will provide acquisition training, policy updates, core skills and operational perspectives for all Electronic Systems Center staff members, both at Hanscom and geographically separated units,

First female four-star arrives at Hanscom

Contractor delivers first new Joint STARS production engine

The U.S. Air Force Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, Joint STARS, achieved a significant objective today as part of the ongoing System Design and Development Re-engining effort. A First Engine Delivery Ceremony was held at the Pratt & Whitney production facility in Middletown, Conn., to

Heritage of Freedom showcases courage

At the Heritage of Freedom event on Feb. 22, two lieutenant colonels told a packed ballroom in the Minuteman Club about harrowing events in Afghanistan last year where Airmen showed courage under duress. Lt. Col. Chris Echols, commander of the 66th Security Forces Squadron here, spoke on how members