6/20/2012 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Stephen Ober, recipient of the Chief of Staff Volunteer Excellence Award, speaks during the Volunteer Salute at the Hanscom Conference Center June 13. The salute also recognized two other nominees, Timothy Chase and Gary Halvorsen, all from the Battle Management Directorate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

6/20/2012 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Clyde Nolen, commissary store director, speaks to members gathered at the commissary prior to awarding five scholarships as part of the 2012 Fisher House Scholarships for Military Children Program June 13. Scholarship recipients in attendance were (seated left to right) James Johnston, Sarah Witzig and Natalie Devine. Joseph Putko and Madison Granger also received scholarships. The program was created to recognize military families’ contributions to the readiness of U.S. armed forces and the commissary’s role in the military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

6/20/2012 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Airman Leadership School students (from left to right) Senior Airman Joanna Fisher, Petty Officer Nicholas L. Borrelli and Senior Airman Paul A. Hollis fold the flag as members of the 66th Air Base Group stand at attention during a formal retreat ceremony in front of Building 1606 June 14. The ceremony was part of the base’s Flag Day commemoration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

6/20/2012 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Chief Master Sgt. Baird Stiefel (left), 66th Air Base Group superintendant, chats with Airmen during the Single Airmen Dinner at Castle Park June 14. The dinner is a chance for junior enlisted members to enjoy a free meal and interact informally with base senior leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

6/20/2012 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Nancy Delory, Hanscom Spouses Club parliamentarian, presents flowers to incoming board members for 2012 and 2013 at the Minuteman Commons June 15. New board members pictured are (left to right) Barb Hiltz, secretary; Rebecca Alonso, welfare treasurer; Noel Grabell, second vice president; Erin Anderson, first vice president; and Betsy Woolums, president. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

6/20/2012 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Joseph Signor enjoys some pasta during Pasta Night at the Minuteman Commons June 15. The Commons also holds special dinner nights such as wing specials on Wednesdays and Steak Night the last Thursday of the month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

6/20/2012 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – The Hanscom Middle School choir performs during the HMS graduation June 14. A total of 43 students graduated from eighth grade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

6/20/2012 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Phil Blanchard, Protocol chief, hoists a replica of the American flag from the 1812 time period in front of the Electronic Systems Center headquarters building on June 18, the 200 year anniversary of the beginning of the War of 1812. This particular flag has flown on several U.S. ships several military bases across the country and will eventually be put on permanent display in an American Legion Post in Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

6/20/2012 - BOSTON – Col. Juan Gaud, 66th Air Base Group deputy commander, winds up for the first pitch to begin the Boston Red Sox versus Miami Marlins game at Fenway Park June 19. The Red Sox won the game 7 to 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

6/20/2012 - Airman 1st Class Yasmin Ali (center), Joint Personnel Property Shipping Office-Northeast storage management, shows off her certificate after being notified of selection for promotion to Senior Airman Below-the-Zone June 13. Also shown in the picture are (from left to right) Chief Master Sgt. Joe Thompson, Staff Sgt. Sandra Roberts, Master Sgt. Kevin Burrell and Chief Master Sgt. Baird Stiefel. Ali’s promotion is effective Sept. 8.

6/20/2012 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Col. Lester A. Weilacher (right), 66th Air Base Group commander, congratulates Airman Leadership School Class 12D graduates during a ceremony at the Minuteman Commons June 15. ALS graduation marks an important step in enlisted professional military education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)