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Hanscom once again among Massachusetts' top places to work
66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs For the second year in a row, exciting work, competitive pay and benefits and a high quality of life has made Hanscom one of the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts, according to the Boston Globe. Boston's major metropolitan daily newspaper again selected Hanscom for recognition in its "Globe 100: Top Places to Work" honors, announcing the state's best work locations in a special pull-out magazine in last Sunday's edition. Displayed prominently on the back page of the magazine is a full page civilian recruiting ad highlighting Hanscom and the Electronic Systems Center. Hanscom moved up significantly in its ranking from last year. In 2008, Hanscom was ranked 23rd out of the top 25 "large employers," and 82nd overall by the Globe. This year, the base was ranked 9th out of the top 25 large companies, and 39th overall. This is only the second year the Globe has conducted the Top 100 places to work program. Produced by the same team that compiles the 22-year-old Globe 100 report of the best-performing public companies in Massachusetts, the Top Places to Work recognizes the most progressive companies in the state based on employee opinions about company leadership, compensation and training, diversity/inclusion, career development, family-friendly flexibility, and values and ethics, according to the Boston Globe. Private companies and nonprofits as well as publicly-held businesses were included in the analysis. (More) |
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ESC recognizes best of best with 2009 Shiely, Wright, O'Neill awards
By Maj. Edward Byrne The Electronic Systems
Center honored its best for acquisition excellence at the 2009
Shiely, Wright, and O’Neill Awards Banquet held Nov. 5 in front
of a full crowd at the Minuteman Club. Retired Lt. Gen. Ronald T. Kadish, who served
as ESC commander from 1996 to 1999, was the banquet’s guest
speaker. Following
his remarks, he joined ESC commander Lt. Gen. Ted Bowlds in
presenting the awards.
Capt.
Lt. Col. Elizabeth Milling Maj. Gen. Albert R. Shiely Jr. Award: Major Program Category: Integrated Strategic Planning and Analysis Network Program Minor Program Category: Battlefield Airborne Communications Node DEPORD/JUON |
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Distributed Ground Station - Mass. Is open for business
102nd Intelligence Wing The 102nd Intelligence Wing officially marked the initial operating capability of the intelligence group's $1.8 million facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 6. Maj. Gen. Joseph Carter, Massachusetts National Guard adjutant general, presided over the event which included Maj. Gen. Michael Akey, Massachusetts Air National Guard commander, Col. Anthony Schiavi, 102nd Intelligence Wing commander, and Col. David DeNofrio, 950th Electronic Systems Group commander. "With each change in unit designation and mission, and the arrival of new and more advanced aircraft; in each era of its existence, Otis Air National Guard Base has been on the cutting edge of America's air defense system," said Carter. "So it's really not remarkable that we gather here today to acknowledge the beginning of a new mission for Otis and a new era for the 102nd Intelligence Wing." (More) |
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Hanscom employee becomes accidental author
66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs When David Falvey was deployed to Iraq from 2007 to 2008, as part of his Army National Guard unit, he never dreamed it would lead to an additional career as an author. "A few years ago I met a teacher from Long Island, Julie Hutt, a friend of a family friend, at a wedding," said Mr. Falvey, a member of the 751st Electronic Systems Group, who serves as acquisition program manager for Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System re-engining. "When she heard I was deployed to Iraq, she had her fourth-grade class send letters to me. I received this big package with drawings of Soldiers and tanks and letters that included questions from each student." He was impressed with the students' questions. One question that struck him was, "Why are we fighting for Iraq's freedom? Do some people not want to be free?" "At first you think that is a silly question but then you realize it fundamentally is 'Why are we there?'" Mr. Falvey said. "I wanted to make sure I responded to these great questions, so I emailed the students back through their teacher. I tried to do a good job, answered the best I could." (More) |
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Welcoming new Chief
Col. David Orr, commander of the 66th Air Base Wing, gives Chief Master Sergeant Kenneth Williams, the new Electronic Systems Center and 66 ABW command chief, a tour of the Minuteman Club Nov. 10. Chief Williams replaces Chief Master Sergeant Karen McCoy, who has been reassigned to Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. Chief Williams comes to Hanscom from Belgium, where he served as superintendent, United States National Military Representative to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)
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Conference demonstrates Joint Precision Airdrop System capabilities
951st Electronic Systems Group As the C-17 cruises at 17,000 feet, the tail ramp opens and the crew prepares for the drop. The pilot gives the green light and the load master quickly releases the cargo. In less than two seconds, four pallets surge out the back of the aircraft. The ramp begins to close as the pilot banks the C-17 to return to base. Behind the C-17, the primary parachutes open on the four pallets and they descend to their destination autonomously. In less than five minutes, all four pallets are on the dusty dry desert floor, within 200 meters of their target. That’s 10,000 pounds of cargo delivered on time and on target. This is the Joint Precision Airdrop System in action. (More) |
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Ethics discussed at symposium
Mark Stewart, a trainer from the Office of Government Ethics, addresses the New England Ethics Counselors Symposium Nov. 6 at Hanscom’s Conference Center. The symposium, hosted by Electronic Systems Center’s Judge Advocate office, brought ethics counselors from the Air Force, Army and Navy as well as numerous federal agencies located across New England, to Hanscom for training on various ethics statutes and regulations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)
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the news ... Use of these articles does not reflect official endorsement. Reproduction for private use or gain is subject to original copyright restrictions. USAF, U.S. Navy To Expand Cooperation -- Defense News A small group of officers at the Pentagon is in the early stages of work on a new concept to combine the capabilities of the U.S. Air Force and Navy, offset their vulnerabilities and better use their assets to deter or defeat future enemies. Defense Dept.'s Special Projects Program Features More-Sophisticated Weapons -- Washington Post America's genius for innovation continues to be directed toward increasingly sophisticated weaponry. New undersecretary of the Air Force nominated -- Air Force Times The Air Force finally has a nominee in place to take over as the service’s undersecretary, a position that has been empty for more than two years. Analysts: U.S. Procurement Drop Coming as Costs Mount -- Defense News Veteran analysts painted a bleak picture for future defense spending at a meeting of investors here, projecting a drop in weapon spending in the face of mounting military personnel and operations and maintenance costs, and a growing federal budget deficit.
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command comments ... Congratulations as you celebrate the 234th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. The men and women of the United States Marines embody a tradition of honor and selfless service dating back to the establishment of the Continental Marines in 1775. Today, they and the thousands who have earned the right to be called a Marine continue to uphold these most hallowed traditions by serving proudly around the globe. The men and women of the U.S. Air Force are honored to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the U.S. Marines, as we provide our country unparalleled military capability. America's Airmen salute you and wish you the best on your birthday.
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