12/8/2011 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Lt. Gen. CR Davis (left), Electronic Systems Center commander, greets Sen. Scott Brown upon his arrival to Hanscom Dec. 2. The senator visited the base to gain a better understanding of the ESC mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

12/8/2011 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Howard Worona, Hanscom Middle School Music and After School Music Programs director, leads Hanscom youth in singing holiday songs just before the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the base chapel Dec. 1. The event also included performances by the Hanscom Bell Choir and Band of Liberty, as well as a chance enjoy refreshments and take photos with Santa.(U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

12/8/2011 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Children squeeze in for a chance to pull the switch to light the tree during the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the base chapel Dec. 1. The event also included performances by the Hanscom Bell Choir and Band of Liberty, as well as a chance enjoy refreshments and take photos with Santa.(U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

12/8/2011 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Santa Claus and his elves arrive on a fire truck to deliver candy to children and adults during the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the base chapel Dec. 1. The event also included performances by the Hanscom Bell Choir and Band of Liberty, as well as a chance enjoy refreshments and take photos with Santa.(U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

12/8/2011 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Rylin Stevenson (right) and MillieMae Barnhart participate in activities during the Hanscom PTO fall festival in the Hanscom Middle School multipurpose room Nov. 18. More than 200 students and family members participated in games like a cupcake walk, milk can toss, pumpkin bowling, and ring toss around a pumpkin, as well as enjoyed snacks, making crafts and reading autumn-themed books. (Courtesy photo)

12/8/2011 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Jonathan Amirault crosses the finish line to win first place in the 6-8 year old category and as overall winner at the Holiday Run for Kids held Dec. 3 at Castle Park. Other category winners included Douglas Amirault from the 9-12 year olds and Grace McCaa in the 4-5 year old category. The Hanscom Company Grade Officers Council, along with many volunteers from across the base, organized the run to raise money for military families in need during the holiday season. (Courtesy photo)