Team overcomes major challenges to upgrade key radar site

With completion of final testing last year, an Electronic Systems Center team wrapped up a comprehensive upgrade of the third of five massive early warning radars that support a layered missile defense capability for the United States, its forward-deployed forces and its friends and allies.The

Heritage of Freedom scheduled for Feb. 22

An F-16 pilot who recently served in the "Black Widow Squadron" at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, will be among the speakers for the next Heritage of Freedom event, Feb. 22 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Minuteman Club ballroom.Lt. Col. Timothy "Goose" Gosnell, who was a member of the 421st Fighter

Keep New Year’s resolutions with help from the HAWC

For many, a new year brings renewed vigor in achieving a healthier lifestyle. Fortunately for employees at Hanscom, it's easier than ever to maintain resolutions with the plethora of programs offered by the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC).The HAWC can help Hanscom's Department of Defense civilian

New women’s program goes beyond being a support group

Many military wives have lots of things in common. For example, they have to deal with the stressors of their husbands deploying or going TDY for extended periods of time and raising a family on their own for a while. Conversely, many female active duty members also share several of these struggles

Forward-looking safety office, director, superintendent receive accolades

The close of any year and the beginning of a new one is a cause for celebration, but the 66th Air Base Group Safety Office has even more of a reason to celebrate this new year. They learned in December the organization and an individual had received Air Force Materiel Command-wide recognition for

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Pilot-to-pilot link enables fielding success

A team of former fighter pilots from the Electronic Systems Center here is continuing to make sure current fighter pilots - including both U.S. and allied forces - can operate the sophisticated communication network known as Link 16.Link 16 takes data from multiple platforms, including Airborne

New energy competition promotes culture change

A new initiative developed by the base's civil engineering division, called Hanscom Energy Reduction Competition, aims to promote an energy culture change and reduce consumption across the base. It directly ties into an Air Force Materiel Command energy competition that began in July and will run

JFC gives young professionals a chance to be heard, network

Hanscom's Junior Force Council is hard at work to improve the quality of work life for junior government employees and wants to make sure base personnel are aware of the opportunities available. The Junior Force Council is for government employees with less than 10 years of service who are GS-12s

Look for Community Assessment Survey in several weeks

On Jan. 25 the Air Force will launch the 2011 Community Assessment Survey of service members, spouses, reservists, spouses of reservists and Department of Defense civilians. The survey will run through March 25. This survey is the best way for Hanscom community members to make their opinions and