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  • Holocaust survivor shares story at Hanscom's Holocaust memorial event

    Sixty-five years ago, Allied troops advanced through Europe, forcing Nazi forces to retreat and abandon the conquered nations where they had implemented Adolf Hitler's plan to eliminate Europe's Jewish population of nearly 9 million and others they considered inferior. On Jan. 27, 1945, Soviet Red

  • Hanscom volunteers to be honored May 6

    Hundreds of volunteers contribute to the quality of life at Hanscom Air Force Base and in their individual communities. These volunteers represent more than 25 organizations and dedicate their time to fill critical needs. Some examples of Hanscom volunteers' efforts include assembling care packages

  • Marines coming to Hanscom, Boston

    From April 30 through May 9, base personnel may notice some increased air traffic and noise as the U.S. Marine Corps station some of their aircraft and equipment on base as part of Marine Week Boston activities. Specifically, on May 4 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., due to a media preview, and on May 8

  • Dynamic speakers, F-35 simulator part of Heritage of Freedom

    This quarter's Heritage of Freedom event will take place April 28 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Minuteman Club ballroom and will feature three dynamic speakers and an F-35 simulator. The keynote speaker is a Desert Storm veteran and former Thunderbird. Retired Col. Russell L. Mack will present "Desert

  • Paving project begins May 3

    With warmer temperatures come outdoor sports, flowers and plenty of sunshine, but it also means the start of road construction. This year, Hanscom will be no exception as a major roadway and parking lot paving project begins in early May and lasts until early September. The following is a schedule

  • Contract award to enhance in-flight operations for top U.S. officials

    Officials here issued a contract award last week that will provide highly reliable, secure and integrated voice, data, and video equipment for airborne U.S. senior leaders. The nearly $209 million award to Rockwell Collins will allow the Air Force to retrofit a fleet of 20 special aircraft used to

  • NSPS transition at Hanscom likely in either September or January

    Hanscom civilians currently under the National Security Personnel System will most likely be transitioning back to the General Schedule system in either September or January, according to base officials.The Department of Defense's goal is to transition all NSPS employee into other systems by Sept.

  • Summer safety kicks off with contests

    The 101 Critical Days of Summer begins in just over a month and it's time to start thinking about safety. But this year, the Hanscom Safety Office wants people to do a little more than just think about it. They want everyone to creatively express what safety means to them. For those who decide to

  • 66 SFS train with elite Massachusetts state trooper team

    Recent active-shooter situations in military and civilian communities have underscored the necessity for law enforcement in both sectors to have specialized training when responding to such a threat. While these tragic events are extremely unlikely to happen, the Hanscom community can be assured