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  • Eagle Vision imagery supporting Japan recovery efforts

    The Electronic Systems Center-managed Eagle Vision imagery collection team here rushed to action within hours of the devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Northeast Japan March 11.Shortly after 7 a.m. Eastern Time on March 11, the Eagle Vision team began working to

  • ESC prepares for impending ORI

    Electronic Systems Center is diligently preparing for an Operational Readiness Inspection at Hanscom by Air Force Materiel Command that could come as soon as this fall.As part of that preparation, a number of Base Readiness Exercise scenarios were conducted throughout the week to test deployment and

  • Operation Night Hoops heats up

    Attention teens of Hanscom: free food and drinks, video games and a chance to play some hoops at the Youth Center on Friday night. All skill levels are welcome.Throughout the month of March, the 66th Security Forces Squadron is inviting all Hanscom teens from the ages of 13 to 18 to take part in the

  • Motorcycle season revs up with safety class

    Although fun and economical, motorcycles can be dangerous to the inexperienced or careless rider. The 66th Air Base Group Safety Office will host a preseason motorcycle safety briefing at the Hanscom Conference Center in the Concord Room on March 30 at 1 p.m.This safety briefing will clarify any

  • Colonel discusses airborne networking progress, lingering challenges

    Airborne networking coverage in theater is significantly better now than it was just a few years ago, a top Air Force requirements official told members of the Hanscom Representatives Association March 8 at the Hanscom Minuteman Club."It's really pretty impressive," said Col. Joe Lenertz, chief of

  • 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

  • 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