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  • Hanscom employee becomes accidental author

    When David Falvey was deployed to Iraq from 2007 to 2008, as part of his Army National Guard unit, he never dreamed it would lead to an additional career as an author. "A few years ago I met a teacher from Long Island, Julie Hutt, a friend of a family friend, at a wedding," said Mr. Falvey, a member

  • Hanscom once again among top Massachusetts' places to work

    For the second year in a row, exciting work, competitive pay and benefits and a high quality of life has made Hanscom one of the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts, according to the Boston Globe. Boston's major metropolitan daily newspaper again selected Hanscom for recognition in its "Globe

  • New degree programs available to Hanscom personnel

    Boston University-Metropolitan College and the 66th Air Base Wing signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday that will now provide graduate computer science degree and certificate programs to the Hanscom community.Hanscom and BU signed an initial MOU in August 2004, making a Master of Science in

  • Tops in Blue returns, encourages Airmen 'To Dream'

    The Hanscom community is invited to join the Tops in Blue as they present "To Dream," an event featuring music and dance, inviting members of the audience to follow their dreams. Tops in Blue returns Nov. 22 to the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Mass. The family-friendly show, an Air Force

  • Local communities to hold ceremonies, events honoring Veterans Day

    Officials from local townships have invited the Hanscom community to participate in Veterans Day tributes scheduled for Nov. 11. · Veterans Day ceremonies will begin at noon at Veterans Memorial Park on Great Road in Bedford, Mass. In the event of inclement weather, ceremonies will be moved to the

  • 'Heritage' speakers offer insights on pride, sacrifice and service

    Col. William F. Andrews, who as a captain and F-16 mission commander was shot down over hostile territory and held prisoner of war during Desert Storm in 1991, highlighted another inspiring Heritage of Freedom event at the Minuteman Club Oct. 29. Providing close air support to special operations

  • H1N1 vaccine facts

    Reasons to get vaccinated with H1N1: Vaccines are the best tool to prevent influenza. Vaccinations are considered a medication and there are risks associated with taking medications. However, the risk of any vaccine causing serious harm is extremely small. The best question to ask is whether the

  • Wright Awards recognize civilian ESC contributions

    Editor's Note: The following article is the second in a series highlighting the Sheily, Wright and O'Neill Awards, which will be announced Nov. 5. This week's article focuses on the Wright Award. The Harold M. Wright Award is given annually to two Electronic Systems Center employees, recognizing