Amidst change, commander calls for steady mission focus

Ongoing and upcoming changes at the Electronic Systems Center and on Hanscom AFB were highlighted at the ESC Commander's Call Feb. 3.Before speaking about changes at the Center, Lt. Gen. CR Davis, ESC commander, spoke about various program and personnel successes."People have a lot of confidence in

New swap meet website now available

Responding to a growing sentiment from the base community to offer an online venue to advertise local yard sale announcements or to sell items in an online forum, base personnel can now use www.hanscom.baseforsale.com for that and more.2nd Lt. Brandon Paquette discovered and contacted the owner of

President nominates next AFMC commander, first female Air Force 4-star

When the leadership of Air Force Materiel Command changes later this year, the command will be led by a familiar face who will make Air Force history when she takes the reins of AFMC.On Feb. 6, 2012, President Barack Obama nominated Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger to the rank of general, and as the

Hanscom Electronic Bulletin Board to be phased out

The Electronic Systems Center's Hanscom AFB Electronic Request for Proposals Bulletin Board, or HERBB, information will transition to Federal Business Opportunities over the next few months."Although HERBB has been a very useful tool for us and industry, due to fiscal pressures and projected manning

Partner in education during YoCE

The 2011 Year of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) campaign resulted in the highest graduation rate in Air Force Materiel Command history. Hanscom Air Force Base led the charge with 11.49 percent of eligible Airmen earning degrees. This year AFMC encourages all Airmen to pursue education

Winter Education Fair coming Feb. 23

The Hanscom Education and Training Center is sponsoring the first education fair for 2012. The fair is scheduled for Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Minuteman Commons ballroom. This event coincides with Air Force Materiel Command's emphasis on the Year of Continuing Education (YoCE). The YoCE

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness of good oral health habits for children.Members of the Hanscom dental clinic educate children at the base schools and Child Development Center (CDC) about cavities, and stress the

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Feb. 2

Options for cosmetic dentistry

One of the first things people will often notice when meeting an individual for the first time is their smile. Cosmetic dentistry is the area of dentistry that focuses on the appearance of teeth. Procedures include bleaching, veneers, crowns, implants and, in some cases, orthodontic

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