Key facts about seasonal influenza

Note: Flu season will soon be here, so the following are some key facts about seasonal flu, provided by the 66th Medical Squadron's Public Health office. What is influenza "flu", and how does it differ from the common cold?The flu is a contagious respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus.

Net-centricity transcends the network, speakers say

Several high-level Air Force, joint service and industry speakers discussed the powers and perils of operating in a net-centric environment at this year's Net-Centric Operations Conference at the Wentworth Hotel and Conference Center here Sept. 20.Sponsored by the Patriots Roost Chapter of the

Leaders say happy birthday, Air Force

The Air Force's top leaders send a message to the total force to celebrate the Air Force's 63rd birthday and to remind them to remember the commitment and sacrifice of all the Airmen deployed around the globe.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz

Improved weather technology on the way to warfighters

The Electronic Systems Center's Aerospace Management Systems Division Weather Systems Branch is working to provide Air Force decision makers improved weather sensing and viewing capabilities. Officials within the branch are working to bring the Portable Doppler Radar system developed by

Mowing resumes on Oct. 12

Beginning at 6 a.m. on Oct. 12 lawn mowers, weed eaters and bush trimmers will be seen again as grounds keeping services resume across the base. However, the services may be slightly different than base personnel have noticed in the past.Budget shortfalls in May forced base officials to make tough

Oktoberfest 2010 set for Oct. 1

Oktoberfest, an event sure to please the entire family, is set for Oct. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Aero Club Hangar. This year's celebration will feature a German band called the Mad Bavarian Brass Band. In addition, DJ Bob Caldeira will offer music, games and sing-alongs. Children and adults alike

Gen. McNabb visits Hanscom

Cursor on Target conference to feature hands-on challenge

Hours of PowerPoint presentations are not on the agenda for next week's Cursor on Target (CoT) Users' Conference, which officials from the Electronic Systems Center here will host Sept. 22 and 23.The conference, to be held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Billerica, Mass., will include several

IT support changes implemented at Hanscom

Hanscom personnel should start noticing some changes in the way they receive information technology (IT) support. The 66th Air Base Group's Communications and Information Division is currently implementing the Air Force's direction to consolidate IT support services. "As if there weren't already

Hanscom civilians lead rock band in first performance for military audience

If an Airman retires after a 20-year military career, takes four year-long deployments and goes on about two one-week temporary-duty stints per year, he or she will have been away from home for 25 percent of their military career.Paul Brown, song writer and lead vocalist for the band Paul Brown and