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Fire Department reminds residents to ‘prevent kitchen fires’

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Robert Kenyon, Hanscom Fire Prevention captain, instructs Jason Clemsic and other children on the proper use of a fire extinguisher during a Fire Prevention Week activity at the Youth Center Oct. 8. Throughout the week the Fire Department also visited the Child Development Center, Middle School and Primary School to teach children how to use a fire extinguisher. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Winter fitness testing procedures

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Led by Lt. Col. Anthony Stroup (center), members of the 319th Recruiting Squadron keep pace Oct. 9 on the base running track as they train for the Air Force physical fitness assessment. A new winter fitness assessment schedule begins Nov. 4. Assessments will take place Monday through Thursday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., as well as noon, with six testing slots available per session. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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October is Energy Action Month

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Col. Lester A. Weilacher, 66th Air Base Group commander, recognizes October as Energy Action Month here by signing a proclamation in his office Nov. 8 as (left to right) Joan Croteau, David Wong, Lt. Col. Romero Reid and Thomas Schluckebier look on. October is Energy Action Month and as part of a national campaign, led by the Department of Energy, Hanscom provides an opportunity to promote energy and water conservation awareness to the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Air Force birthday

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Lt. Col. Daniel Pinkava (right), the oldest Airman attending the Air Force 66th Birthday Ball, and Airman 1st Class Carvie Goode, the youngest Airman attending the event, ceremonially cut the birthday cake in the Aero Club Hanger Sept. 19. The ball featured the former commander of the 66th Air Base Wing, Lt. Gen. Darrell D. Jones, as the guest speaker. (Courtesy photo)

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Key Spouse wants to ‘pay it forward’

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – New Key Spouse Jade Wilson (right), speaks with Kristina Marsh (left), whose husband Lt. Col. David Marsh is currently deployed, during a Hearts Apart event at the Airman and Family Readiness Center Sept. 25 as Capt. Jonathan Wilson and their daughter Riley look on. Inspired by the support she received while her husband was deployed; Wilson recently became a Key Spouse. Wilson and 10 other volunteers make sure they establish and maintain contact with families of deployed members, provide information and referral to base and community resources and promote individual, family and unit readiness (U.S. Air Force photo by Walter Santos)

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Flu vaccines have arrived

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Col. Lester A. Weilacher, 66th Air Base Group commander, receives his flu shot from Senior Airman Karina Mendoza of the 66th Medical Squadron Sept. 25. The 66th Medical Squadron Clinic has received all stocks of flu vaccine for active duty members. There are two methods to deliver the vaccine, either by a shot or the nasal spray, also known as FluMist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Kids celebrated

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Robyn Endo, Airman and Family Readiness Center director, paints Kaitlyn Johnson's face during the Boys and Girls Club Day for Kids at Castle Park Sept. 18. Each September, a special day is chosen to celebrate children. In addition to face painting, hot dogs, hamburgers and other free events for base families were available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Smart start tennis

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- During a Youth Center Smart Start tennis lesson Sept. 17, Ann-Marie Ely, Youth Sports and Fitness director, leads (left to right) Joseph Carey, Annalisa Wirthlin and Kohana Maguadog through stretching exercises prior to beginning tennis lessons. The Youth Center Smart Start tennis program teaches children ages three to eight the basics of the sport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Back to school fun run

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Members of Theater Battle Management Control Division, led by (left to right) Capt. Kimberly Smith, Lt. Col. Blake Farley and 1st Lt. Joe Silvio run through Castle Park during the Hanscom Sports and Fitness Center’s Back to School Fun Run Sept. 18. The top finishers in the male category were Billy Preston 19:38; 2nd Lt. Ryan Dotson, 19:58; Robert Elliott, 20:51. The top female finishers were Capt. Carolyn Cruz, 19:38; Stephanie Sherman 25:56; Capt. Kimberly Smith, 26:45. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Active duty swim workouts

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Joyce Davison (left), assistant pool manager and certified swim coach, instructs active duty members Max Garrison (middle) and Dan Duff through a series of swim workouts at the pool Sept. 17. Active duty personnel are coached every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. through a series of workouts that include dry land drills. The program is designed to build endurance and offer a chance to cross-train. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Swinging hard

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Rick Berry swings hard and drives the ball for a hit during a semi-final softball playoff game for the recreational softball league on base Aug. 29. Both the intramural and recreation softball leagues are finishing up the playoffs this month. (Courtesy photo)

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School in session

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Boy Scout Troop Leader Peter Dugas discusses scouting with Jakeb Hernandez during the Hanscom Primary School "Meet and Greet" Aug. 29 outside the school. Incoming students from the primary and middle schools hosted the event as a way for parents and students to meet teachers, check class lists, purchase school spirit wear and find out more about the Parent Teacher Organization and Boy Scouts before the start of the new school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Arbor Day Foundation names Hanscom Tree City USA community

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass -- Col. Lester A. Weilacher, 66th Air Base Group commander, as well as Hanscom Middle School students help plant a tree along Eglin Street near the clinic as part of Arbor Day activities last spring. The nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Hanscom’s commitment to urban forestry by naming the base a Tree City USA community for the 26th consecutive year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Back to School

HANSCOM AIR FORCE, Mass. –Virginia Regan, a hair stylist at the Base Exchange Salon, cuts Kasey Reybitzs hair before she heads back to school. Hanscom children in grades first through twelfth head back to school Sept. 3. Pre-school and kindergarten students return Sept. 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Branch celebrates fleet milestone with families

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass.-- Matt Brekken, iRobot Corporation representative (left), demonstrates the techniques of using the hand-held remote control to Ryan Commeau in Building 1624 during the Communications Systems Quick Reaction Capability Branch Bring Your Family to Work Day Aug. 14. Family members celebrated with branch members the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) fleet’s 50,000 hours of service that was achieved Aug. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Fore!

BEDFORD, Mass. – Joseph Peloquin, Space Fence Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager, tees off on the fifth hole while Captains Kyle Larson (left) and John Scavone look on during the Hanscom Intramural Golf tournament held at the Patriot Golf Course Aug. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Donating to save lives

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass.--Sopheata Tan (left), from the American Red Cross, draws double red blood cells from Master Sgt. Terry LaBreck, 46 Test Squadron, Detachment 1 on Aug. 7 at the Hanscom Conference center. The Red Cross identified an urgent need for blood donations and this is their quarterly visit to Hanscom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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First pitch strike

BOSTON - Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell Balutski, Hanscom Air Force Base senior enlisted advisor, throws out the ceremonial first pitch during a Boston Red Sox game on July 31 at Fenway Park. Balutski, who is Hawaiian and will be retiring this fall, threw the first pitch to Shane Victorino who is also from Hawaii. (Courtesy photo)

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Vacation Bible School

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Children and volunteers raise their hands as they sing during Vacation Bible School at the base chapel Aug. 7. VBS is a program for kids ages five through fifth grade that integrates Bible lessons with fun activities and takes place for a week each summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Curtain opens on Missoula performance

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Children rehearse a scene from the Secret Garden at the Base Theater July 30. The children rehearsed throughout the week under the direction of the Missoula Children’s Theatre unique international touring project. Live performances will be open to the base community Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the theatre. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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