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  • ESC awards Iraqi air traffic control tower integration contract

    The Electronic Systems Center's Aerospace Management Systems Division has awarded a contract to ARINC for procuring, integrating, installing and testing air traffic control tower equipment for two Iraqi air force bases. The tower equipment and integration will allow the Iraqi Air Force to establish

  • ESC exhibits capabilities during Empire Challenge

    The Electronic Systems Center displayed a number of capabilities during the U.S. Joint Forces Command-led Empire Challenge '10 demonstration that was held recently at more than 20 U.S. and worldwide sites.Empire Challenge is an annual joint and coalition intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance

  • Websites offer military, families help with moving

    For military members and their families, moving from place to place is a way of life. A new website, Plan My Move, speaks for itself. The Department of Defense developed Plan My Move and its sister program, Military Installations, to help families of all services with comprehensive move and base

  • Wellness opportunities abound for DoD civilians at Hanscom

    Wellness, whether physical, mental or spiritual, is not only important for military members at Hanscom, but also for civilians and many opportunities exist to get in shape, learn how to eat better or find out about health and wellness. Deanne Casey, a registered nurse and Hanscom's health educator,

  • Air Force bans mood or function altering substances

    Recent changes to the Air Force Instruction governing the use of alcohol and drugs have placed mood or function altering substances, other than alcohol and tobacco, off limits to Airmen. Although many of these substances may be purchased legally in several states including Massachusetts, use of

  • Variety of opportunities available for newcomers

    Newcomers to the base who are eager to learn about the Hanscom area will have several opportunities to do so next week. The Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) will host three classes for new arrivals. The Installation Commander's Welcome and Information Fair takes place Aug. 23 from 8 a.m.

  • Hanscom prepares for new school year

    Summer is quickly coming to an end and the school year is right around the corner here at Hanscom. Students will return to classes in early September, but preparations for the 2010 and 2011 school year are already underway.School begins at 8 a.m. on Sept. 1 for students in grades one through eight.