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  • Straight Talk: Weather sirens and paving projects

    Q: I live on Offutt Road and I could not hear the siren that went off on July 19 to warn of severe weather. I went outside and could hear it faintly. Some evenings during the playing of the National Anthem I can only hear it faintly from my area, as well. I have recognized this as a problem in the

  • Straight Talk: Pets and the gas station

    Question: My family and I were walking on base when we came across a stray dog with a collar that had apparently gotten away from its owner. I caught the dog and flagged down security forces who said there was nothing they could do. Luckily, I was able to find someone who recognized the dog and it

  • Straight Talk: Grass cutting and snow removal

    Only one comment on grass was received in the Straight Talk mailbox as of close of business on July 20. Thanks to the dedicated facility manager who wants some more information on the big picture. Grass cutting answers:- Budget overruns earlier in FY10 left us with insufficient funds and hard

  • Straight Talk: Questions and Answers

    Q: I don't know if you have been back into the Dunkin Donuts area in the BX since they reopened and seen the new flooring, but in my opinion, and from most of the other people I have encountered there, it's pretty ugly! Who thought this would be an improvement over what was already there? A: I

  • Straight Talk: New Commander

    Greetings Team Hanscom! The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of transition, not just for those of us engulfed in the chaos of a PCS, but for the entire base as we transition to a new organizational structure. Change is often uncomfortable, but it remains a fact of life. I have realized in my few

  • Straight Talk: June 25, 2010

    As we enter summer and school ends, it is time for our annual celebration to honor the return of our Airmen and to thank the families who sacrificed while our deployers fought in our country's wars overseas. I hope everyone enjoys the Heroes Homecoming and Summer Bash today, including the fireworks

  • Straight Talk: June 18, 2010

    While there is no one challenge I would like to highlight this week, there are a number of items I would like to bring to your attention.First, if you are impacted by the recent force management direction, the USAF recently extended the period for consideration until the end of July. While there is

  • Straight Talk: Minuteman Club

    One of the challenges on Hanscom is keeping the Minuteman Club on a positive financial path. Overall, our morale, welfare and recreation activities are self-sustaining except for the club; but when the club loses money it can negatively affect our ability to provide other services and programs to

  • Straight Talk: Summer

    I hope everyone had an enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend as we took time to remember and honor all of those who have given their lives to protect our freedom. We were fortunate to have great weather as we enjoyed our outdoor activities, but this was also a reminder that we have officially started our

  • Straight Talk: Memorial Day

    As you receive the Hansconian today, many of you may be enjoying the AFMC family day or you are getting ready to begin a long weekend of relaxation as we enjoy the warmer weather. This is a welcome break as we get for a busy summer filled with changes here on Hanscom and at the Electronic Systems