Salute to veterans

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Retired Navy Capt. Tom Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient, speaks about military service to attendees of the Salute to Veterans event outside Building 1305 Nov. 9. The tribute focused on those who served, whether retired or honorably discharged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Bruins bring fun, equipment

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Boston Bruins mascot, Blades, watches as Bruins alumnus Tommy Songin plays hockey with children at the Hanscom Primary School during a Boston Bruins Youth Development League visit Nov. 8. Bruins staff led children through a number of hockey drills focusing on the fundamentals of play. The team donated the hockey equipment they brought to the school so children could continue to enjoy the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Going to the North Pole

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Megan Compas participates in the Hike to the North Pole Challenge at the Fitness and Sports Center Nov. 6. Participants accumulate mileage on the fitness equipment from now through Dec. 25 in order to “reach the North Pole by Christmas.” Prizes will be awarded to the first three finishers and sign up can be accomplished at the fitness center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Getting ready for winter

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Emily McNamara, an Outdoor Recreation aid, explains to Capt. Mark Stevenson the best way to choose a ski boot size Nov. 6. Outdoor Recreation is now offering ski, snowboard and other winter equipment to rent. Fittings, tuning and wax services for skis and snowboards are also available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Hoops at Hanscom

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – 2nd Lt. Daniel Langston, 66th Force Support Squadron executive officer, throws up the ceremonial jump ball to begin a women’s college basketball game at the Hanscom Fitness and Sports Center Nov. 10. The matchup between Newbury College and Simmons College was played to provide personnel an opportunity to watch local college basketball on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Running for veterans

BEDFORD, Mass. - Dan O'Shea (left) of MIT Lincoln Laboratory presents a check to Keith Taylor, Air Force Association Paul Revere Chapter president, and Christine Croteau, Bedford VA acting director, during the Veterans Fun Run at the VA medical center Nov. 10. More than 350 runners and walkers participated in the third annual event to support veterans. (Courtesy photo)

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Chief selects

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Senior Master Sgts. Robert Johnson and Kevin Craig (center) are welcomed into the chief corps Nov. 9 at the Minuteman Commons during a chief-select celebration. Congratulating them after the ceremonial tacking of chief stripes are current and retired members of the Chief’s Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Nov. 15

Published Nov. 15, 2012

Salute to veterans

Bruins bring fun, equipment

Going to the North Pole

Getting ready for winter

Hoops at Hanscom

Running for veterans

Chief selects