Air Force Assistance Fund contributions benefit AF families in need

Air Force personnel have an annual opportunity to give to the Air Force Assistance Fund, which helps provide for the well-being of fellow Airmen and their families. The 2009 AFAF campaign, themed "Commitment to Caring," began March 2 and ends April 10. Hanscom's effort is being led by Capt. Patrick

ESC hiring initiative nets hundred of qualified job seekers

An Electronic Systems Center civilian recruitment and hiring initiative that was unveiled in November is already paying big dividends, with referrals of more than 300 highly qualified applicants for acquisition-related vacancies. More than 40 newly hired ESC civilians are expected to report for work

ESC uses new acquisition steps to advance critical program

An Electronic Systems Center team has completed one of the Air Force's first Materiel Development Decisions using the new DoD Instruction 5000.02 acquisition procedures approved by the Defense Department in December. The team, composed of 653rd Electronic Systems Group and Acquisition Excellence

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National Women's History Month: honoring environmental leaders

March is National Women's History Month and "Women taking the lead to save our planet" is the theme for 2009. The goal of this year's campaign is to focus on the wonders of the earth and honor the women who have become leaders in the environmental movement. The following events have been planned to

ESC enters pioneering agreement with Software Engineering Institute

The Electronic Systems Center yesterday became the first organization to enter into agreement with Carnegie Mellon's Software Engineering Institute to use a special software analysis approach developed by SEI. After helping to refine the methodology, ESC has now become licensed to use the Service

New housing option available for unaccompanied military members

Single military members interested in living in Hanscom's privatized homes and saving money can now enjoy the benefits of both with a new option available to them. The Landings at Hanscom is now offering qualified single military members the option of living in housing with a roommate. "We believe

General Feehan sees ESC systems at work during global tour

In a recent whirlwind trip that included stops in Hawaii, Japan, several Southwest Asian countries and Great Britain, Electronic Systems Center Vice Commander Brig. Gen. Terry Feehan had the opportunity to meet with several of the center's customers and get valuable feedback on their requirements.

Rapid acquisition, training team help secure Iraqi elections

An Electronic Systems Center rapid acquisition project helped ensure recent Iraqi elections were conducted peaceably. ESC provided 600 all-weather, fully stabilized metal detectors that were used at polling venues across the nation. The center also provided three members of a four-person team that