Col. Michael A. Vogel, 66th Air Base Group commander, reads a presidential proclamation celebrating the Month of the Military Family at the Youth Center Nov. 5. Each year the president signs a proclamation declaring November as Military Family Month. This annual proclamation marks the beginning of a month-long celebration of the military family in which the Department of Defense and the nation honor the commitment and sacrifices made by the families of the nation's servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

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Col. Michael A. Vogel, 66th Air Base Group commander, shakes the hand of a base teen at the Youth Center during a Month of the Military Family celebration Nov. 5. Throughout the month of November, military families serving around the world are honored through a variety of observances and recognized for their commitment and the many contributions they make every day in support of the military and our nation. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

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Col. Michael A. Vogel, 66th Air Base group commander, speaks with children during a Month of the Military Family celebration at the Youth Center Nov. 5. Efforts to recognize the sacrifices of the military family by active duty, Guard and Reserve leaders are being joined and supported by Defense Department organizations to include the Army Air Force Exchange Service, Defense Commissary Agency and others. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

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Hanscom celebrates the month of the military family

Published Nov. 7, 2014