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  • BACN reaps key Order of Daedalians weapons system award

    An Electronic Systems Center-managed airborne communication system that's meeting urgent U.S. warfighting needs has received a major award from the Order of Daedalians, a national fraternity of military pilots.The Weapons System Award recognizes major contributions to the outstanding development of

  • Red Sox legend to help welcome heroes home

    The entire base community is invited to welcome home recently deployed Hanscom troops and meet Red Sox legend Rico Petrocelli during the Hanscom Heroes Homecoming celebration on Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. in the Aero Club Hangar. Mr. Petrocelli, a member of the 1967 "impossible dream" Red Sox team, played

  • Hanscom sergeant receives Bronze Star

    Tech. Sgt. William C. Boyden, a member of the 66th Security Forces Squadron, was recently awarded the Bronze Star medal for meritorious service during a seven month deployment earlier this year in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.He served as a Police Transition Team chief in the 732nd

  • Hanscom exceeds CFC goal

    Hanscom's Combined Federal Campaign came to a close on Nov. 17 and the base exceeded its goal by 28 percent, raising more than $314,000. "It was a very successful campaign this year," said Capt. Dave Alpar, the CFC installation manager. "Unit representatives did an outstanding job and we achieved

  • New dietician offers advice on healthy eating during the holidays

    During the holidays, it can be challenging to not indulge at all the parties, dinners and gatherings, however, the new dietician at the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) offers tips and advice for not going overboard at a smorgasbord. Annemarie Pease, a registered dietician, recently began working

  • Make plans for winter weather

    Winter weather is right around the corner and people across Hanscom are busy making sure the base is ready for it. The following provides information for snow or ice removal in the event of a winter storm.The base maintenance contractor, IAP Worldwide Services Inc., is responsible for snow and ice

  • Winter driving safety

    Getting around during the winter months in New England can be challenging for newcomers and natives alike. Consequently, the 66th Air Base Group Safety Office offers the Hanscom community some tips for navigating this year's winter travel safely.Driving Tips:- Reduce driving speed as weather

  • Digital close air support improvements on the way

    Airmen on the ground whose mission is to help deliver close air support will soon receive a set of tools that will help them do their jobs better while lightening the loads they're required to carry.Tactical Air Control Party Airmen are assigned with Army units who engage in all levels of