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Deployment Readiness

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. – Tech. Sgt. Kim Lively and Tech. Sgt. Gary Noel, both Air Force Band of Liberty members, perform a variety of songs at Camp Patriot as part of a Base Readiness Exercise here. The BRE, which took place here May 12 to 16, tested Hanscom personnel and their ability to survive and operate in a field environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry.)

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Deployment Readiness

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. – The Air Force Band of Liberty’s rock ensemble, the Afterburner, performs at Camp Patriot as part of deployment preparation during a Base Readiness Exercise here May 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry.)

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Deployment Readiness

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. – Hanscom servicemembers, deployed to Camp Patriot here as part of a Base Readiness Exercise, donn their mission oriented protective posture gear during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive (CBRNE) weapons attack. The BRE, which took place here May 12 to 16, tested Hanscom personnel and their ability to survive and operate in a field environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry.)

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Deployment Readiness

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. – Hanscom servicemembers perform a litter carry as part of a Self Aid and Buddy Care scenario that took place during a Base Readiness Exercise here. The BRE, which took place May 12 to 16, tested deployment readiness through simulated ground and chemical attacks at Camp Patriot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry.)

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Exercise, Exercise, Exercise

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. – Members of the Hanscom Fire Department respond to a simulated munitions fire in Building 1208 on May 12 as part of a Base Readiness Exercise that took place May 12 to 16. The exercise was designed to evaluate Hanscom’s readiness including deployments, emergency management and wartime materiel support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Nurses Week

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. - Col. Tom Schluckebier (left), 66th Air Base Wing commander, gets his blood pressure checked by Senior Airman Nikolia Saunders (right), Family Practice Clinic nurse. Colonel Schluckebier joined 66th Medical Group nurses and technicians on May 6 in celebrating, National RN Recognition Day and National Nurses, Technicians week, which takes place annually May 6 to12. Colonel Schluckebier honored the dedication, commitment, and tireless effort of the nurses and technicians at the 66 MDG and signed a proclamation declaring May 6 to 12, National Nurses and Technicians week here at Hanscom. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Rick Berry)

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Electronic Systems Center reunion

MANAS AB, Kyrgyzstan -- Deployed members from across Electronic Systems Center pose with 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Commander Col. Thomas Harrison Smith, Jr. and Chief Master Sergeant Lisa Sirois, 376 AEW command chief (formerly Electronic Systems Center command chief) April 25 at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan. The ESC members are (left to right) SSgt Carlos Cervantes of the 850th Electronic Systems Group, A1C Sean McKee of the 66th Mission Support Squadron, SrA Tristan J Duff of the Cryptologic Systems Group, SrA Amanda Carter of the 66th Medical Group, SSgt Michael Stephens of the 66th Mission Support Group, A1C Kosal Thim, TSgt Anthony Mello, SrA Krista Schuerhoff, SSgt Damon Farr and SSgt David Tsai, all of the 754 Electronic Systems Group. More than 170 ESC members are currently deployed around the world. (Courtesy photo)

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JPALS

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- First Lt. Pat Ris (left) and 1st Lt. Juan Gherardy set up the Man-pack version of the Joint Precision Approach Landing System outside Hanscom in November 2007. The equipment, which can be carried in two rucksacks, consists of two GPS antennas and receivers, a ruggedized notebook computer, networking hardware, and an aircraft data link. (Courtesy Photo)

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In-Place Patient Decontamination Unit

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. – The 66th Medical Group’s newly functional In-Place Patient Decontamination Unit sets up a TVI water heater, tent and hazardous material containment bladder during a training scenario April 4. The team, led by Capt. Michael Doiron, 66th Medical Operations Squadron, is responsible for decontaminating personnel affected by a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive (CBRNE) weapons attack before they enter the clinic for further care. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Geoff Buteau.)

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In-Place Patient Decontamination Unit

HANSCOM AFB, Mass – Personnel from the 66th Medical Group’s newly functional In-Place Patient Decontamination Unit practice decontamination procedures April 4 during a training session here. In the event of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive (CBRNE) weapons attack, the 20-person team is required to setup their TVI water heater, a tent and a hazardous material containment bladder to respond to affected personnel. The team decontaminates patients prior to bringing them into the medical facility in order to prevent contamination of health care providers or the medical treatment facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Geoff Buteau.)

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February BRE

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. – Air Force Band of Liberty members Tech. Sgt. Dave Dell (far left), Tech. Sgt. Kim Lively (center) and Master Sgt. Mark Stanaford don their gear during the Base Readiness Exercise Feb. 27 as part of preparation for an upcoming deployment this summer. The BRE was an Initial Response Exercise evaluating the base’s ability to respond to a short-notice Joint Chiefs of Staff contingency deployment scenario. This was the first Initial Response Exercise since the Operational Readiness Inspection in June 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rhonda Siciliano.)

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February BRE

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Capt. Chris Ruscio, 66th Mission Support Squadron, briefs Hanscom servicemembers before they process base personnel through the Personnel Deployment Function line during the Base Readiness Exercise Feb. 27. Eighty-six personnel were tasked for the BRE, 64 of which were physically processed through the PDF line. The BRE was an Initial Response Exercise evaluating the base’s ability to respond to a short-notice Joint Chiefs of Staff contingency deployment scenario. This was the first Initial Response Exercise since the Operational Readiness Inspection in June 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt.)

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Exercise Exercise Exercise

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Employees of Armstrong Ambulance wheel a mock casualty from the scene during an exercise Feb. 14 that tested the base’s response to a chemical attack. The exercise was part of three days of All Hazard Response Training at Hanscom provided by a team contracted by the Department of Defense. Representatives from nearby Emerson Hospital and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health joined in the training along with people from Armstrong Ambulance and a number of base agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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A K-9 cleaning

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. – Army Specialist Crystal Pakizer (left), animal care specialist, cleans Military Working Dog Paco’s teeth on Jan. 30 while the dog’s handler Chief Petty Officer John Harris (right) looks on. The procedure was performed at the 66th Medical Group Dental Clinic and dental clinic staff assisted with the procedure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Say Ahhh!

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. – Dr. Heather Mazzaccaro, Hanscom Veterinary Treatment Facility, veterinarian, prepares Military Working Dog Paco, from Brunswick Naval Air Station, for anesthesia Jan. 30, prior to a dental cleaning and evaluation. The procedure was performed at the 66th Medical Group Dental Clinic and dental clinic staff assisted with the procedure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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First Expeditionary Airman Combat Skills training session taught at Hanscom

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Senior Airman Matthew Medsger, 66th Security Forces Squadron (left), gives pointers on M16 rifle use and safety to Capt. Patrick Graham, 66th Contracting Squadron, during a weapons familiarization training session at Camp Patriot Nov. 29. Expeditionary Airman Combat Skills training prepares Airmen of all career fields for deployments in the Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate)

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First Expeditionary Airman Combat Skills training session taught at Hanscom

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Expeditionary Airman Combat Skills trainees aim their M16 rifles during a weapons training session as the instructor, Senior Airman Matthew Medsger, 66th Security Forces Squadron (third from left), looks on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate)

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First Expeditionary Airman Combat Skills training session taught at Hanscom

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Tech. Sgt. Jillian John, 66th Mission Support Squadron, takes aim during a defensive fighting positions training session Nov. 29 at Camp Patriot. Camp Patriot was the hands-on training and practical applications site for Expeditionary Airman Combat Skills Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate)

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First Expeditionary Airman Combat Skills training session taught at Hanscom

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Senior Airman Tawnya Smith, 66th Mission Support Squadron, practices defending her position during Expeditionary Airman Combat Skills training at Camp Patriot Nov. 29. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate)

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First Expeditionary Airman Combat Skills training session taught at Hanscom

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Staff Sgt. Christopher Hladky, 66th Comptroller Squadron (far right), and Maj. Brian Griffith, Air Force Research Laboratory, listen as Staff Sgt. Jason Matylewicz, 66th Security Forces Squadron (left), conducts a combat convoy operations training session at Camp Patriot Nov. 29, as part of Hanscom’s Expeditionary Airman Combat Skills training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate)

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