CGOC assembles care packages

ESC, AFRL win AFMC awards

Three Hanscom individuals and one project team took home the win at the 2010 Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Science, Engineering and Technical Management Awards Banquet held recently at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.First Lt. Benjamin Worker, from the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), was presented the

Customer Satisfaction Survey is crucial for personal property program

Military members and their families now have a say in which moving companies the Department of Defense will use more or less frequently. The Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) received after completing a household goods or unaccompanied baggage move is a crucial component of the personal property

Wing Inactivation Ceremony to be held June 30

Electronic Systems Commander Lt. Gen. Ted Bowlds will host a Wing Inactivation Ceremony on June 30 at 10 a.m. at the Hanscom Parade Field behind the base service station.During the event, the five numbered wings located on Hanscom will be inactivated. The currently planned schedule starts with the

Family fun planned for June 25

Hanscom is gearing up for a fun-filled, family-friendly afternoon on June 25 as Heroes' Homecoming, followed by Summer Bash, takes place in Memorial Park located behind the Hanscom Clinic. Beginning at 2:30 p.m., the base community welcomes back Airmen who have recently returned home from

Family Child Care, good for providers and parents

A year and a half ago Jessica Franklin just had twins, as well as a 7 year old. She wanted to stay at home to take care of them, but also wanted to do something else. Family Child Care (FCC) presented an ideal situation. Mrs. Franklin now takes care of six children in her home."I stay at home with

Retiring group commander emphasizes mission always, people first

As Col. David DeNofrio prepares to retire from the Air Force July 1 with more than 25 years of service, he said no matter what he does in the future it's going to be tough to match what he considers "the best job he ever had" - being the commander of the 950th Electronic Systems Group.He served in

Heroes Homecoming and Summer Bash in three weeks

A chance for the Hanscom community to say thanks to all those who have returned home from a deployment in the past six months is coming up. Heroes Homecoming is set to take place in Memorial Park, near the clinic, on June 25 at 2:30 p.m. It will be held prior to the Summer Bash celebration. Former

ESC awards contract to help improve weather forecasting

The 651st Electronic Systems Squadron here recently awarded a contract that will change how weather information is provided to combat forces.The $21 million award to the Raytheon Company for the Joint Environmental Toolkit Increment 2 Re-vector responds to an Air Force charge to change the way

Hanscom Inn offers convenient, affordable lodging

During the upcoming summer months, many Americans will be "hitting the road" to visit family and friends in a variety of locations, including New England and Hanscom Air Force Base. While some will forgo summer travel due to the current state of the economy, others will continue to vacation,