• Staff, technical sergeants are linchpins of the enlisted force

    Like a linchpin, the little fastener used to prevent a wheel from sliding off the axle, staff and technical sergeants may not be well-known, but they are indispensable. They are the middle ranks in the enlisted rank structure, essential building blocks of the enlisted force and are often the Air

  • National ‘Patriots Tour’ visits Otis Air National Guard Base

    An American flag traveling around the country arrived here June 13, 2012. The flag was flown on a flag pole next to an F-15 Eagle static display and ceremoniously folded by the Otis Honor Guard during a brief ceremony.Every year since 2009, The Nation of Patriots organizes a national event known as

  • Initiative could help improve ISR operators’ processes

    The Electronic Systems Center Command and Control Constellation program recently held an operational demonstration in Bedford, Mass., to evaluate a new prototype capability to improve command and control of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data.The prototyping initiative, called

  • 102nd Security Forces provide combat readiness capability

    The 102nd Security Forces Squadron conducted annual combat readiness task training here May 6-7, 2012, to ensure the squadron remains highly prepared in deployment operations and tactics.The defenders spent May 6 in the classroom familiarizing themselves with a wide range of procedures. On May 7

  • Family, friends celebrate career of Col. Joseph Sweeney

    Colonel Joseph Sweeney, formerly the 102nd Air Intelligence Squadron commander, concluded his Air Force career in front of his family, close friends and fellow Airmen during a retirement ceremony here May 5, 2012.Several Airmen whom Col. Sweeney served with during his more than 31 years of military

  • 102nd Logistics Readiness Squadron earns 'EXCELLENT' inspection rating

    The smallest Wing-level Logistics Readiness Squadron in the U.S. Air Force earned an 'EXCELLENT' rating at the conclusion of an intensive four-day logistics compliance inspection here, April 1, 2012.The 102nd Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) was graded on seven major areas during the first-ever

  • Inaugural ‘Top Fleet’ award goes to 102nd Civil Engineer Squadron

    The 102nd Civil Engineer Squadron was named the 2012 "Top Fleet" award recipient during a ceremony here, March 26. This is the first time the award has been granted since the program was established earlier this year.The annual award is based on the level of paperwork and maintenance that is in

  • Lieutenant Governor tours base, heads community roundtable meeting

    Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray continued his tour of Bay State military installations, visiting here with members of the state's Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force, April 9, 2012.The visit began with mission briefings from the commanders of the Massachusetts Air National Guard's

  • Massachusetts Air Guardsmen recognized as Red Cross Heroes

    Two members of the Massachusetts Air National Guard were recognized as heroes during the 10th Annual Cape Cod and Islands Red Cross Heroes breakfast at The Resort and Conference Center here, March 30, 2012.Master Sgt. Guy and Tech. Sgt. Dixie, members of the 102nd Intelligence Wing, were honored as

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