Space Command boss talks of space, cyber connection

Addressing the Air Force Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Symposium here today, the leader of the Air Force Space community said space and cyberspace are integrally connected. "Think of space and cyber as circles on a Venn diagram," said Gen. C. Robert Kehler,

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Fire Prevention Week heats up awareness through action

The Hanscom Fire Department is gearing up to educate the base community on fire prevention awareness during the annual Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4 to 10. The theme of this year's campaign is 'Stay fire smart! Don't get burned.' To emphasize that theme the Fire Department has a number of events and

C2ISR Symposium kicks off with former CSAF Jumper

The Air Force Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Symposium here kicked off Monday afternoon with a presentation by former Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John Jumper. He told the mixed industry and government gathering that, in an era of flat or declining defense

Hanscom shines as first AF installation VPP Star site

"Long may she wave," were the words of Marthe B. Kent, Occupational Safety and Health Administration regional administrator, as she stood alongside Hanscom leaders, employees and invited guests to watch as the Voluntary Protection Program Star flag was raised over the base Sept. 24, signifying

Leaders call for balance at Net-centric conference

Finding the right balance between user needs and network protection is essential, senior officials from the Air Force, the joint community and other organizations said during a conference here Monday. Addressing the 7th annual Net-centric Operations Conference, Air Force Electronic Systems Center

ESC team building on Empire Challenge successes

An Electronic Systems Center team is busy incorporating technical improvements and lessons learned from this summer's Empire Challenge to improve intelligence distribution, processing and inter-service sharing. Empire Challenge 2009 (EC09) was a truly global test event, with more than 2,000

Cards for Soldiers goes purple, needs volunteers

A greeting card can be the capstone of a carefully chosen gift and express sentiments across the miles. The ideal card can be difficult to select, even with a wide range of choices. For deployed servicemembers who must send home cards which arrive in care packages or are stocked in small stores on

Medallion answers prayers for return of missing Airman's remains

Only the late Capt. Pete Cleary's wife and two young children were more special to him than the medallion he wore around his neck during the final two years of the Vietnam War. But it was this medallion - along with the keen eye of a Vietnamese farmer - that finally brought his remains back to the

New informational tools help Hanscom commuters

The Hanscom Commuter Management Office is on a mission -- armed with an arsenal of new marketing tools, the office is working to ensure that commuters, whether new to the base or seasoned veterans, are informed about the many commuting options and programs available to help save time, money and the