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  • 111 miles for D.J.

    Army Maj. Dennis Ratliff, a father of five, was never a serious cyclist. He rode a mountain bike from time to time just for fun, but the thought of riding 111 miles never crossed his mind. That was until his family's life took a sudden turn.Major Ratliff', who works as an active guard/Reserve

  • Hanscom major accomplishes goals, honors fallen troops through running

    The Air Force core values encourage Airmen to wear many hats: fit to fight and mentally healthy professional, supportive Wingman and committed family member. During a 2007 deployment, Maj. (Dr.) Derek Speten, 66th Medical Group Diagnostics and Therapeutics flight commander, discovered something that

  • Hanscom Airmen build relationships during USAFA trip

    When Airmen from Hanscom made a trip out to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., a week ago, they were sure to be left with career-long memories. Surely the Air Force Academy football team's 35-7 trouncing of Army won't be forgotten, nor will the fanfare surrounding the game, from

  • 554 ELSW director gives gift of life

    In August 2009, the 554th Electronic Systems Wing Director, Col. Derrick Richardson, embodied the following quote from the famous inspirational book "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran: "You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give." This

  • Cards for Soldiers goes blue, needs volunteers

    A greeting card can be the capstone of a carefully chosen gift and express sentiments across the miles. The ideal card can be difficult to select, even with a wide range of choices. For deployed servicemembers who must send home cards which arrive in care packages or are stocked in small stores on

  • Hanscom lieutenant proves he can dance

    Moonwalking in combat boots can't be easy, but 1st Lt. Karl Artis, 66th Mission Support Group executive officer, made it seem so when he took the stage and grooved to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" at Hanscom's Summer Bash on June 26. That performance showed the Hanscom community something North

  • Airman puts Service Before Self, arrives home for son's birth

    Staff Sgt. Paul Lindsay, 66th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, proved his commitment to the Air Force Core Value of Service Before Self when he deployed in July 2008, prepared to miss a major milestone for his young family. By the time Sergeant Lindsay departed Hanscom for a deployment in Iraq,

  • Family Child Care provider loves job, role in shaping children’s lives

    What does it take to be an Air Force Family Child Care provider? The answer can be found behind the door of Leonor Ayala's Hanscom home where she has been operating the Harmonious Kidz Family Child Care since August 2006. Ms. Ayala's journey to becoming a Family Child Care provider started with her

  • New Hampshire parents witness deployed son's promotion via video

    As far as military promotions go, Ryan Robinson's promotion to Air Force major on Dec. 30, 2008, appeared to be nothing out of the ordinary. Maj. Robinson, a Nashua, N.H., native currently serving in Iraq, was surrounded by his commander, friends and colleagues. The ceremony, including the "pinning