ESC major helps Iraqi family, improves relations

Improving the image of Americans in Iraq was not on the mind of a deployed Electronic Systems Center major; he was just trying to help a family in need.Maj. Michael Lauden, director of operations for ESC's Air Force Distributed Common Ground Systems Division, has been deployed to Iraq since May. In

Hanscom CFC sets goal of $245,000

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) kicked off this Wednesday and will continue through Nov. 17. This year, the base's goal is to raise $245,000.CFC is the only authorized solicitation of federal employees in their workplaces on behalf of approved charitable organizations. "Last year, Hanscom

Breast cancer is the focus for October

Pink is taking over orange as the top color choice in October. NFL players wear pink gloves, shoes and arm bands. Celebrities get their pictures taken wearing pink as they attend fundraisers. People walking down the street have on pink ribbons. Pink has been designated as the color to represent

Safety office offers fall driving tips

It's that time of year again. Thousands of tourists flock to New England to see the fall foliage. With the long weekend coming, many base personnel may consider traveling to the mountains to enjoy the scenery. There are many things to consider when it comes to fall safety and the increase in traffic

Finalists for the Shiely award announced

Editor's Note: The following article is the first of three in a series highlighting the Shiely, Wright and O'Neill awards, which will be announced on Nov. 10. This week's article focuses on the Shiely award.Electronic Systems Center Chief of Staff, Col. Mary E. McRae, has announced the finalists for

Oktoberfest fun

AFMC bases to offer Self-Care Basics program

Because most people do not have constant, immediate access to a medical professional, Civilian Health Promotion Services -- a partnership program between Air Force Materiel Command and Federal Occupational Health -- has developed the Self-Care Basics program, scheduled from Oct. 4 through Nov. 12,

Bedford High School to conduct “First Count”

Bedford High School will send home with students the 2010-2011 Federal Impact Aid survey on Oct. 1. Each year the Bedford School District is required under federal law to conduct a "First Count" by a specific date. The "First Count" is a form that parents or guardians are asked to complete for each

AFOSI helps those traveling abroad

As a result of a higher operations tempo, increased deployments and manpower limitations, Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), Detachment 102, has streamlined three training programs to better serve Air Force members here at Hanscom. These programs are foreign travel pre-briefs,

Fire Prevention Week focuses on smoke alarms

Newer smoke alarm recommendations and technologies now provide greater levels of home fire protection than ever before. Unfortunately, many people still do not know about these updated recommendations, nor do they have this level of fire protection in their homes. In an effort to better educate the