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  • HMS staffer, student recognized by Bedford organization

    A Hanscom Middle School staff member and an HMS student were recognized by the Violence Prevention Coalition of Bedford, Mass., April 10.HMS Social Worker Doreen Maloof and eighth grader Fallon Perreault, 13, received awards during the VPC's 10th anniversary breakfast for fostering the VPC mission that "all forms of violence are unacceptable and

  • Fire Department named best in AFMC two years running

    For the second year in a row, the Hanscom Fire Department has been chosen as the best in the Air Force Materiel Command's small base category. "The Hanscom community is fortunate to have such a highly trained and professional team of firefighters," said Col. Tom Schluckebier, 66th Air Base Wing commander. "It's reassuring to know that these

  • Base command chief reflects on ‘warrior ethos’

    Command Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Sirois, Electronic Systems Center and 66th Air Base Wing command chief, attended a Noncommissioned Officer Forum at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington D.C., recently. At this conference, Air Force leadership emphasized the importance of instilling a warrior ethos mindset among all Airmen. The warrior ethos perspective

  • RAO hosts 27th Annual Retiree Day

    Hanscom's 27th Annual Military Retiree Day, sponsored by the Retiree Activities Office, will be held April 28. Military retirees from all services and ranks and their spouses are invited to attend. The day's festivities will begin with the opening ceremonies, starting at 9 a.m., at the Base Theater, which will include a presentation of the colors,

  • LeMay Foundation gives back support

    Editor's Note: This article is the third in a series highlighting the variety of Air Force Assistance Fund programs. General Curtis E. Lemay once said, "If there is going to be change for the better in this world, you have to provide it by doing something." With the aid of his wife Helen, this same attitude and drive led to the beginning of their

  • FAB-T team garners Air Force acquisition transformation award

    The Air Force recently presented a prestigious acquisition award to an Electronic Systems Center team that manages a major Air Force Space Command program. Gen. Bruce Carlson, commander of the Air Force Materiel Command, and Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition Sue Payton presented the trophy to team leaders at the annual

  • Local area, enactors revisit Patriots’ Day history

    Patriot's Day, a Massachusetts State holiday, commemorates the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775.This year the holiday is officially observed on April 16. Leading up to that day are several historical commemorations culminating at the North Bridge battle reenactment on April 16. Bedford, Massachusetts The town will
  • Members of the Patriot Honor Guard demonstrate procedures taken during military funeral honors. The Patriot Honor Guard participates in a variety of events including promotions, retirement ceremonies, large sports events and military funeral honors. (US Air Force Photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

    Patriot Honor Guard hosts open house

    The Patriot Honor Guard is the face of the United States Air Force for many -- from New England sports fans who have witnessed the guard's performances at sports events to families in seven northeast states who have been touched by the military honors respectfully rendered at their veteran, retired or active-duty loved ones' funerals.The Patriot
  • Thomas Swain, Managing Director of American Eagle Communities, far left, and Col. Tom Schluckebier, 66th Air Base Wing commander, far right, join Airman 1st Class Tim Althoff, 66th Medical Group, and his wife Alcy in cutting the ribbon on their newly constructed home April 3. (US Air Force Photo by Jan Abate)

    Hanscom community welcomes first newly constructed home

    Hanscom took a historic step forward in its housing privatization project with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the first of 784 new homes to be constructed by American Eagle Communities. Airman 1st Class Tim Althoff, 66th Medical Group, and his wife, Alcy, who works for the 66th Services Squadron, had the honor of representing the
  • Mary Keane, Hanscom Primary School second grade teacher, brushes the slush off of her car Wednesday during an April snow shower. (US Air Force Photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

    April showers

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