Hanscom Air Force Base
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Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) is a United States Air Force base located predominantly within Bedford, Massachusetts, with portions extending into the adjoining towns of Lincoln, Concord and Lexington. The facility is adjacent to Hanscom Field which provides general aviation and charter service.
Hanscom AFB is the part of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, one of six centers under Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC). The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is the single center responsible for total life cycle management of Air Force weapon systems and is headquartered at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The host unit at Hanscom is the 66th Air Base Group (66 ABG) assigned to AFMC. Source
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Search Articles66th Air Base Group welcomes new commander back to Hanscom AFB
Published July 16, 2026 By Jaima Fogg HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Col. Charles Silvanic assumed command of the 66th Air Base Group during a ceremony here July 15. Brig. Gen. Christopher J. Hobbs, mobilization assistant to the commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, presided over the event. Col. Charles Silvanic, 66th Air Base Group commander, accepts the guidon from Brig. Gen.
Cyber and Networks personnel recognized for role planning June symposium
Published July 16, 2026 By Mark Wyatt 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Four members of the Enterprise IT & Cyber Infrastructure Division were recognized earlier this month for their leadership in planning and executing the 2026 Lantern Innovation Symposium, an event held to connect government, industry and academia to accelerate the delivery of capabilities to the warfighter.
AFLCMC Focus Week scheduled July 27-31
Published July 10, 2026 By Jennifer Parks The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center will host Focus Week July 27-31. The quarterly initiative provides AFLCMC personnel with training opportunities to enhance leadership, acquisition and professional development skills. “AFLCMC Focus Week offers no-cost training courses taught by subject matter experts in critical acquisition-related topics,” said Jessica Gibbs, Focus Week program manager.
AFLCMC leadership visits Hanscom AFB to talk acquisition reform
Published July 9, 2026 By Jennifer Parks 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs Air Force Life Cycle Management Center leaders held an all call here July 7 to update the workforce and to share details about the recently completed transition from program executive officers to portfolio acquisition executives throughout the Air Force. Col.
66 FSS development advisor wins prestigious MAJCOM-level award
Published July 9, 2026 By Glen Kernusky 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs Master Sgt. Sarah McAuliffe, a development advisor with the 66th Force Support Squadron, recently earned the Master Sgt. Kurt Dodd Development Advisor of the Year Award at the Air Force Materiel Command level. The award recognizes a development advisor who demonstrates excellence in enhancing Airmen’s readiness through training, mentoring and leadership development. “I’m honored to be chosen for this award,” said McAuliffe.
Embracing the Future of IT Support - The EITaaS Virtual Assistant Enhancement
Published July 8, 2026 By EITaaS Organizational Change Management Team EITaaS Wave One and the Department of the Air Force are elevating IT support to meet the demands of tomorrow with the launch of the enhanced EITaaS Virtual Assistant. The production environment of the virtual agent on the ServiceNow platform is being replaced with a solution powered by advanced artificial intelligence.
Detachment 7 officially welcomes new commander
Published July 8, 2026 By Mark Wyatt 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Lt. Col. Susan Ng assumed command of Detachment 7, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, during an assumption of command ceremony at the Minuteman Commons here July 7. The ceremony was officiated by Col. Chadwick Steipp, AFLCMC deputy commander, who emphasized the unique role the detachment plays within the Air Force acquisition enterprise and the command structure. Lt. Col.
Acquisition leaders talk PAE construct during HRA event
Published July 1, 2026 By Jennifer Parks 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs As Air Force reshapes its acquisition enterprise to deliver capabilities faster, leaders here say the transition to portfolio acquisition executive structures is already accelerating decision-making and increasing flexibility to support operational readiness.
New division leader welcomed to mission of technology infrastructure
Published June 30, 2026 By Jennifer Parks 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs Col. Ted Erickson assumed leadership of the Enterprise IT and Data Transport Division during a ceremony here June 17, taking charge of a $1.22 billion portfolio that delivers enterprise network capabilities. The division provides secure communications, cloud services and digital infrastructure to users, enabling mission execution and information sharing across the joint force. Col.
Jimenez concludes command with focus on readiness, people
Published June 30, 2026 By Jaima Fogg HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Col. Jorge Jimenez will turn over command of the 66th Air Base Group during a ceremony July 15 at 9 a.m. in the Aero Club hangar. Col. Jorge Jimenez, center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., installation commander, participates in a Memorial Day parade with his wife, Mariela Ramos, and U.S. Army Ret. Gen. Oscar DePriest, during a Memorial Day observance in Bedford, Mass., May 26.