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  • Be proud of your role this Independence Day

    On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, starting the colonies on the path to freedom. The next day, John Adams wrote to his wife, describing the time as "the most memorable epoch in the history of America" and saying he was "apt to believe that it will be

  • Protecting your identity during summer travel

    As the installation antiterrorism officer, I want to pass on some helpful tips for protecting your identity while travelling. I found an article on msnbc.com titled "Protecting your identity on the road." It contains some helpful tips. People love to travel and experience new places but may learn a

  • Straight Talk: Welcome

    I want to thank Team Hanscom for the warm reception my family and I have received. We are thrilled to be here. Your 66th Air Base Group is doing great things to support the Electronic Systems Center and all the members of the Hanscom family, and I am proud to lead the way.An important part of our

  • Straight Talk: Farewell Hanscom

    I am amazed to find myself scribing my final Straight Talk. It seems like just yesterday I was learning how to field questions about remodeling the Dunkin Donuts, respecting the flag and, of course, cutting the grass! I would like to thank all of my readers for what you do to make Hanscom a better

  • Straight Talk: Another busy week

    It is going to be another busy week at Hanscom!For starters, May 11 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day and I would like to personally thank all spouses of military members. I think there is a saying that when you marry the person, you marry the family. Well, when you fall in love with a

  • Straight Talk: Base operator, national anthem and quelling rumors

    April showers bring May flowers -- I think we got that backwards this year here in New England! The flowers across base have been beautiful the last few weeks, but they arrived well before May. The downpours we have had the last days have removed the last of the blooms. Ah well, they call it crazy

  • Climbing “mountains”

    While on an aircraft recently, my seven-year-old son pointed out the window and asked me what was below. As I replied "mountains," he got a strange look on his face and said, "That's funny, they don't look so tall from up here."As I reflected on what he said, I realized his statement mirrored my

  • Straight Talk: Farewell retiring civilians

    It has been an amazing week of reminiscing and happy memories as we bid farewell to many civilians who have been the bedrock of Hanscom for decades. Some of these people had high visibility across the entire base, others have worked in their small specialty and are known well by a few, but all of

  • Honor military children every day

    April comes from the Latin word "aperire," which means "to open," so it is with little wonder that this month heralds the beginning of spring all across the northern hemisphere. Trees begin to bud, flowers bloom and the world changes from dingy brown to green and new while celebrations take place to

  • Straight Talk: Upcoming events and traffic lights

    Welcome back from spring break! It was certainly quiet around here with so many of you enjoying a holiday week with your family. We did, however, manage to do a bit of celebrating with the 100th Anniversary of Fenway Park Heritage Flight. Many thanks to the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation and