Base awarded $2,630,000 for ECIP projects

The Energy Conservation Investment Program has selected two Hanscom energy saving projects to fund for fiscal year 2008. The two Hanscom projects, which amount to $2,630,000, are among four projects selected from nine submissions from Air Force Materiel Command installations during a project

A&P Pizza cashier saves patron from choking

An A&P Pizza cashier saved two lives in less than two months. After rescuing her 2-year-old daughter from choking last month, Nicole Morse, wife of Senior Airman Charles Morse, put those same skills into action again at the A&P Pizza shop, located next to the Shoppette, June 27. Mrs. Morse said she

Hanscom brings July 4 first pitch to Fenway

851 ELSG commander talks enterprise challenges at MAC breakfast

Providing future Airmen with a seamless application to retrieve the data they need, when they need it will require working through the challenges of the present, said Col. Jim Shaw, 851st Electronic Systems Group commander, during the June 21 Military Affairs Council breakfast at Max Stein's in

Col Murphy excited about Air Force, new job

Col. Mark Murphy is excited about the Air Force. One major reason for that is "the commitment of the men and women of Hanscom." The colonel recently became vice director of the 653rd Electronic Systems Wing, a job he's already begun to tackle with great enthusiasm. "From the moment I got here, the

Colonel Dennis takes command of 551st ELSW

Standing next to the P-40 Warhawk display that he helped bring to Hanscom during his first tour at the base nearly 20 years ago, Col. Dwyer Dennis assumed command of the 551st Electronic Systems Wing Tuesday morning. With brilliant sunshine reflecting off the plane and the aluminum stands set up for

Opportunity to learn, experience Special Tactics career field July 16

The opportunity to experience the physically and mentally challenging career fields of the elite Air Force Special Tactics force has made it's way to Hanscom, and individuals itching to find out what a day in the life of a ST operator is like, will soon have their chance. For individuals wanting to

Fourth features familiy festivities

Those seeking holiday excitement while celebrating Independence Day will find many patriotic festivities in the area to enjoy. Bedford, Boston, Concord, Lexington and Lincoln each offer entertaining possibilities for Fourth of July fun, including live performances, parades and fireworks displays. A

July 4 brings reflection on nation's independence, sacrifice

Next week we'll pause as a nation to reflect on and celebrate the 231st anniversary of our nation's birth. This is a to time reflect on the freedom we enjoy and to remember and honor all those who have sacrificed to give us that freedom. Even before I put on a uniform, I considered myself to be a

Heroes' Homecoming honors servicemembers' dedication, sacrifice

Hundreds of base personnel, family and friends gathered at Memorial Park here today to honor the service of more than 60 Hanscom deployers. The Heroes' Homecoming, held in conjunction with the base's annual Summer Bash event, formally welcomed home troops who have returned from their deployments