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Joint STARS’ new engine program takes off

America's eye in the sky, the E-8C Joint STARS, will soon be faster, quieter, more efficient and more operationally effective thanks to a major engine upgrade effort now under way. "Getting new engines on our Joint STARS test aircraft is a major milestone for the Air Force," said 751st Electronic

Homecoming to honor deployed Airmen, families

Get ready to clap and cheer. The heroes of Hanscom will be officially welcomed home during a ceremony in the Aero Club Hangar Dec. 12. The event, which is scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. and is open to the entire base populace, will recognize the deployed contributions of Airmen assigned to Hanscom

Creating some holiday spirit

Hanscom CFC wraps up, exceeds goal

Hanscom's 2008 Combined Federal Campaign has concluded with the base exceeding its goal of raising $237,000 for this year's drive. All total the base raised more than $305,000 in support of CFC charities. "This was a great Team Hanscom effort," said Capt. Kate Stowe, Hanscom CFC representative. "We

653 ELSW, 950 ELSG earn AF Outstanding Unit honors

The Air Force has announced that two Electronic Systems Center organizations have earned AF Outstanding Unit awards. The service cited a mammoth list of accomplishments that included "enabling worldwide net-centric operations," in selecting the 653rd Electronic Systems Wing as an AFOUA recipient.

Demonstration showcases four-legged crime fighters

Holiday Lunch

ABW leadership serves up Wingman Day celebration