Det. 7 change of command

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Col. Lester A. Weilacher (left), 66th Air Base Group commander, passes the flag to Lt. Col. Tonya D. Yarber, Detachment 7 commander during the detachment's change of command ceremony July 8 in Building 1606 as Master Sgt. Juan Alvarez looks on. The Air Force Life Cycle management center Detachment 7 commander is responsible for advising Program Executive Officers on military personnel management and providing administrative control over 575 members to include overseeing deployments, training, fitness, medical evaluations and discipline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Fancy footwork

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Paul Riu dribbles a soccer ball past Zac McIllece during a pick-up game on the soccer field at the base running track July 9. Each Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m., members of the Hanscom community are invited to participate in soccer pick-up games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Walter Santos)

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Award winning efficiency

BOSTON -- Lt. Col. Romero Reid and Donald Morris accept the 2013 Federal Green Challenge Award for energy efficiency at a ceremony June 27. Hanscom achieved a 47 percent reduction in fuel oil usage by implementing a number of efficiency projects. A dual fueled Central Heat Plant shifted some of the fuel usage from oil to cleaner burning natural gas. Energy efficiency was also enhanced by insulating boiler steam and condensate lines and upgrading boilers to reuse waste heat. (Courtesy photo)

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Robot Challenge

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Maddy Guistwite (left) discusses the robotic challenge she is working on with Pat Cahill at a summer camp held at the STARBASE Academy on Hanscom July 10. STARBASE is a Department of Defense initiative that targets Title I schools and at-risk youth to get them excited about science, technology, engineering and math. (Photo by Rick Berry)

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Putting perfection

BEDFORD, Mass. -- Chip Hoar, a volunteer golf instructor, assists Matthew Guy on his putting game during the Golf 4 Kids Camp at the base golf course July 10 as (left to right) Alyssa Grunwald, Jackson Maddox, Hudson Gilmartin and Owen Hickey look on. Campers received a solid foundation in golf, which included swing mechanics, etiquette, terminology and how to maintain the speed of play. The next golf session will be held Aug. 13 through 16 at the Patriot Golf Course from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact the Pro Shop to sign up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Walter Santos)

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Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, July 11

Published July 11, 2013

Det. 7 change of command

Fancy footwork

Award winning efficiency

Robot Challenge

Putting perfection