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Training for perfection

Master Sgt. Christopher DiAngelo, Patriot Honor Guard trainer, reviews the rifle detail firing commands during a funeral honors training exercise, Apr. 2. Throughout March the Patriot Honor Guard team provided 46 military funeral honors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

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Training for perfection

Staff Sgt. Lee Shortell, a member of the Patriot Honor Guard, practices firing his empty rifle during a funeral honors training exercise, Apr. 2. The Patriot Honor Guard is comprised of active duty Airmen, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve from throughout new England and New York. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

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Training for perfection

Master Sgt. Christopher DiAngelo, Patriot Honor Guard trainer, mentors Staff Sgt. Lee Shortell on the correct way to fire his weapon as part of a rifle detail during a funeral honors training exercise, Apr. 2. The Patriot Honor Guard conducts regular training to ensure that when they are called upon to conduct a military funeral, it is performed flawlessly. The honor guard team is comprised of active duty Airmen, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve from the six New England states and New York. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Capt. Kyle Larson (center), Maj. Brian Hans (left) and Staff Sgt. Garrison Cullers (right) lead a pack of runners at the start of the Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K and 10K that began outside the Fitness and Sports Center April 7. More than 60 runners participated in the event hosted by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Fighting germs

Airman 1st Class Jordan Phillips, 66th Medical Squadron Public Health technician, has Eli Proschitsky place his hands in a Glitter Bug during a hygiene lesson as part of a National Public Health Week event at the Child Development Center, Apr. 7. Public Health members used this lesson as a way to show children how effective washing hands are in removing germs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

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Holocaust Days of Remembrance scheduled

Col. Michael A. Vogel, 66th Air Base Group commander, signs a proclamation declaring April 12-19 as the Holocaust Days of Remembrance on base as (left to right) Capt. Kristina B. Eclevia, Command Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Poling, Staff Sgt. Casey N. Brockway, Capt. Joy T. Lawal, Carrie K. Baker and Tech. Sgt. Raphael De La Rosa look on. The proclamation encourages everyone to “remember the terrible events of the Holocaust and always remain vigilant against acts of hatred, persecution and tyranny." (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

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Health and Fitness Expo

Orlagh Pawlyk (left), Civilian Health Promotion Services health promotion coordinator, does a health screening with Barbara Cook, 66th Force Support Squadron recreation specialist, at the Health and Fitness Expo on base, March 25. Several classes including Digestive Health, Memory Loss and Simple Strategies to Manage Stress are offered. To learn more, contact CHPS at 781-225-6377. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Health and Fitness Expo

Sheryl Walsh, Fitness and Sports Center spinning instructor, explains proper technique to Tech. Sgt. Jason Jernigan, Patriot Honor Guard NCO in charge, at the Health and Fitness Expo at the Fitness and Sports Center, March 25. The base fitness center offers indoor Spinning classes each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 5:45 to 6:30 a.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Health and Fitness Expo

Jim Tobin, Patriot Golf Course instructor, works with Joshua St. Pierre on his golf swing during the Health and Fitness Expo at the Fitness and Sports Center, March 25. The Fitness Center hosted various representatives from on- and off-base who provide attendee's health and fitness resources, as well as products and services to enhance wellness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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STARBASE feature

Boston news anchor Paula Ebben, WBZ-TV, interviews fifth grade students from Leominster schools during a visit to Hanscom Air Force Base's STARBASE Academy March 20. Students performed experiments like rocket launching and built computerized space station modules. The STARBASE activities will be featured on CBS's "Eyes on Education" series, (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Oakes)

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STARBASE student

Caleb Roberts, age 10, a fifth grader from Leominster, Mass., carefully measures fluid for a rocket experiment at Hanscom's STARBASE center, March 20. Roberts was among a small group of students who visited STARBASE to learn about STEM. A CBS news crew was also on hand to interview Roberts and others as part in a larger "Eye on Education" series focusing on state-wide education initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte-Britt)

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STARBASE rockets

Reporter Paula Ebben, news anchor for Boston's WBZ-TV, speaks to Caleb Roberts, 10, and Lauri Young, 11, about a rocket experiment at Hanscom Air Force Base's STARBASE Academy, March 20. Both Young and Roberts are fifth grade students from Leominster, Mass., who are learning about science technology, engineering and mathematics areas at STARBASE.

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STARBASE interviews

Boston news anchor Paula Ebben, WBZ-TV (CBS), interviews Peter Holden, STARBASE director, at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., March 20. The STARBASE Academy at Hanscom is one of more than 50 STARBASE STEM education programs located on military bases across the United States and is a Department of Defense education initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte-Britt)

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STARBASE interview

Peter Holden, Hanscom AFB STARBASE director, answers questions from a CBS news crew about the STARBASE program March 20. STARBASE offers 5th grade students an opportunity to participate in a variety of learning experiences within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics areans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte-Britt)

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Hanscom Airmen and local Girl Scouts join forces for Operation Cookie Drop

Airman 1st Class Samantha Keller and Senior Airman Nickolas Widtfeldt, both technicians with the 66th Medical Squadron, pause for a photo with Girl Scouts during Operation Cookie Drop at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., March 21, 2015. The event provides an opportunity for the Girl Scouts to deliver cookie donations in person to some of the military members and veterans their Cookies for a Cause program supports. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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MWD Appreciation Day

Military Working Dog Csuma along with his 66th Security Forces Squadron Handler Staff Sgt. Charles Cornacchio participate in a Military Working Dog Appreciation Day display at the Base Exchange March 13. MWDs are used in patrol, drug and explosive detection and specialized mission functions for the Department of Defense and other government agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

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Caring for People forum aims to strengthen community

Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Dana H. Born addresses attendees during a Caring for People forum at the Hanscom Conference Center, March 11. The forum brought military members, spouses and civilian employees together to discuss strategies that will strengthen base family support services and improve the quality of life for members of the community and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Special Reaction Team

Under the watchful eye of Staff Sgt. Meldion Shehu (left), 66th Security Forces Squadron desk sergeant, and Capt. Christopher J. McNamee, 66 SFS operations officer, Staff Sgt. Jesse Scego, (kneeling), 66 SFS element leader, participates in a weapons assembly portion of a Hanscom Special Reaction Team tryout on base March 4. An SRT team is a specialized team that responds to high-risk situations on a military base. Those trying out were required to pass written exams, weapons proficiency and tests of physical and mental endurance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Troop Care Drive

Second Lt. James C. Ellis, Battle Management Directorate, and more than 25 others, volunteer to build care packages during a Troop Care Drive at the base chapel March 4. Sponsored by the Company Grade Officer Council, volunteers packaged more than 200 boxes to send to deployed service members overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Troop Care Drive

More than 25 volunteers work together to build care packages for deployed personnel during the quarterly Company Grade Officers Council sponsored Troop Care Drive at the base chapel March 4. Volunteers packed more than 200 care packages to mail to deployed service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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