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  • HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Lt. Col. Andrew Terzakis, 551st Electronic Systems Wing Weather Systems Division deputy chief, refers to his Airman’s Manual 10-100 (AFMAN 10-100) while disassembling an M-16A2 rifle during a Base Readiness Exercise training session Feb. 15. The information about disassembling the weapon can be found on page 105 in the Airman’s Manual. U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt

    BRE emphasizes hands on training

  • An Electronic Systems Center employee braves the harsh conditions to clean off her vehicle on Wednesday. Precipitation blanketed the ground making driving difficult. (US Air Force Photo by 1st Lt. Geoff Buteau)

    Valentine's greetings from Mother Nature

  • Teach kids about healthy snacks for healthy teeth

    Fluoridated water supplies have reduced the prevalence of tooth decay for many youngsters. It is still important for parents and caregivers, however, to teach children the basics of proper brushing, flossing and diet. Here are a few answers to common questions adapted from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry about promoting a healthy dental

  • JSTARS award paves way for new engines

    HANSCOM AFB, MASS. (January 18, 2007) - The Electronic Systems Center has announced plans to award a contract to prime contractor Northrop Grumman Corporation to re-engine the entire fleet of E-8 Joint STARS aircraft. The E-8C Joint STARS weapon system, based on the Boeing 707-300C series aircraft refurbished by Northrop Grumman, is currently

  • Proteus flights continue to test advanced radar system

    HANSCOM AFB, MASS. (January 23, 2007) - High above the hardened Southern California landscape, a uniquely designed test aircraft known as Proteus continues to fly with a payload that's critical to the future of airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. The flights are testing an advanced radar system referred to as the

  • ESC to lead joint effort on Active Denial System acquisition

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (Feb. 9, 2007) - Thanks in part to efforts by the 642nd Electronic Systems Squadron, war fighters will soon be offered a new combat option that could mean the difference between shouting at a potential adversary or shooting him - decision-making determined by using a non-lethal beam weapon that can engage and repel

  • Work boom expected, ESC leaders say in 'State' address

    Vice commander, executive director offer assessment, future outlook HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (Jan. 29, 2007) - Speaking before a mixed industry and government audience during the annual State of ESC address, ESC Executive Director Fran Duntz said the Electronic Systems Center can expect continued funding increases tied to heavier work

  • Physical, occupational therapy symposium addresses AF improvements to operations

     More than 70 leaders of the Air Force's physical and occupational therapy community gathered at the Hanscom Conference Center Monday through Thursday for the 2007 Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Management Symposium. The symposium addressed improving Air Force wide daily garrison operations for efficiency and explained the changing PT/OT
  • Capt. Mandye Dietrich, 66th Air Base Wing executive officer, tosses a washer during the base's first Washers Tournament, which was held at the Minuteman Club Feb. 2. Washers is an indoor and outdoor game that is played and scored similarly to horseshoes. (US Air Force Photo by Mark Wyatt)

    Washers Tournament

  • Hanscom gives family last contact with fallen soldier

    Hanscom was scarce with people the week between the Christmas and New Year's holiday in 2006. But because of a decision made by a Hanscom Airman to make a half-day trip to his office just to take care of a few things, a Stafford, Va., family was able to make final contact with their deployed soldier -- a husband, father, brother, uncle and friend
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