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  • Former ESC commander honored with Order of the Sword

    The noncommissioned officers of Air Force Materiel Command inducted retired Lt. Gen. Charles L. Johnson II, former Electronic Systems Center commander, into the AFMC Order of the Sword during a formal ceremony and dinner at the Hanscom minuteman Club June 20. "The Order of the Sword is the highest

  • Heroes’ Homecoming, Summer Bash to take place June 27

    The Hanscom community is encouraged to come out and take part in Friday's Summer Bash and Heroes Homecoming festivities at Memorial Park, located behind the Hanscom Clinic. The event, which has been designated by Lt. Gen. Ted Bowlds, Electronic Systems Center commander, as an Alternate Duty

  • Cartwright at Cyber Symposium: break service barriers

    Nattily attired in his khaki-and-olive service dress, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. James E. Cartwright squinted through the stage light glare before beginning to speak at the second annual Air Force Cyberspace Symposium here June 19. Looking out at a sea of blue uniforms and

  • Secretary Wynne speaks at cyber symposium

    While the Air Force has made great strides in cyberspace during the last three years, it remains an arena that will require the continued efforts and innovation of all Airmen and warfighters, said Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne to attendees at the second Air Force Cyberspace Symposium

  • Barbecue safety 101

    Summer, also known as barbecuing season, has finally begun in earnest. As cookouts heat up, the Hanscom Fire Department reminds the base community of the part each individual plays in the 101 Critical Days of Summer and urges all to keep safety in mind while cooking outdoors. An important element of

  • Heroes’ Homecoming, Summer Bash events to take place June 27

    Get ready to clap and cheer. The heroes of Hanscom will officially be welcomed home on June 27 during a double header celebration that will include the base's annual Summer Bash festivities. To kick things off, the Heroes' Homecoming ceremony will pay tribute to Hanscom's Airmen who have been

  • Stay cool, hydrated as summer heats up

    The white noise issuing from multitudes of New England fans and air conditioners indicates that summer has finally arrived. However, as the Hanscom community puts coats into storage and prepares to enjoy Heroes' Homecoming and Summer Bash, beaches and outdoor sports, it is imperative to remember