Get ready for Heroes Homecoming and Summer Bash

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  • By Sarah Olaciregui
  • 66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. --  More than 30 Hanscom personnel who have been deployed over the past six months and their families will be honored next Friday during the Heroes Homecoming celebration in Memorial Park, behind the clinic.

The pep rally style event will begin at approximately 2:30 p.m., immediately followed by Summer Bash. Rides, booths, food and beverage stations will open at around 4 p.m. and attendees will enjoy music from disc jockey Bob Caldeira.

From 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lansdowne, a Boston-based rock, alternative pop band that has traveled throughout the world with Armed Forces Entertainment, will take the stage.

At 5:45 there will be a Kenpo Karate demonstration. At 6:30 juggler Peter Panic will entertain audiences. From 7:30 to 8 p.m. children and adults of all ages can take part in a DJ sing along.

At 8 p.m. the Band of Liberty's Afterburner will take the stage to entertain audiences with rock music. Amusement rides and food and beverage stations will close shortly thereafter and fireworks will begin a 9 p.m.

Hanscom personnel should keep in mind that some offices may close early for Summer Bash festivities, so please plan accordingly.

For additional information about the Heroes Homecoming event contact Sarah Olaciregui in the 66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office at 781-377-4467. Any military or civilian personnel who have returned from deployment since December 2009 and have not received their electronic invitation are asked to contact J.C. Corcoran at 781-377-6851 or e-mail james.corcoran@hanscom.af.mil.

Anyone wishing to volunteer for Summer Bash should contact Judith Trabucco at 781-377-3346. For additional information about Summer Bash contact Russell Jackson at 781-377-8643 or go online to www.hanscomservices.com.