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General Johnson looks back on high-flying career

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Lt. Gen. Chuck Johnson salutes during the playing of the National Anthem at Fenway Park in Boston. The general threw the first pitch during the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate)

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66th Medical Group Exercise Physiologist

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- 66th Medical Group Exercise Physiologist Craig Brickl assists Master Sgt. Renata Sandham, 360th Recruiting Group, with free-weight exercises. Mr. Brickl helps Hanscom personnel determine their physical fitness needs and creates individualized programs to help them achieve their goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate.)

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Preparing to take a swing

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Retired Maj. Gen. Art Rooney, former Electronic Systems Center vice commander, prepares to take a swing during a golf tournament held Oct. 24 in celebration of his retirement.

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Gen. Rooney Fenway

General Rooney throws out the first pitch at Fenway Park on July 4, 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt.)

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Tuskegee Airmen

From left, Maj. Gen. Art Rooney, Electronic Systems Center vice commander, shakes hands with Willis Saunders, Original Tuskegee Airman, during a reception held at the Minuteman Club Oct. 19 in honor of the Air Force’s 60th Anniversary. Original Tuskegee Airmen signed commemorative memorabilia for Hanscom personnel, and reminisced about their time in service. Following the reception was an afternoon trip to the Collings Foundation’s Living History private exhibit in Stow, Mass., featuring World War II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Lewis)

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Intramural Flag Football

Right, 653rd Electronic Systems Wing flag football team quarterback looks down field for an open receiver as his offensive lineman blocks an Air Force Research Laboratory pass rusher during the Intramural Flag Football Championship game on base Oct. 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Lewis)

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Intramural Flag Football

From left, Air Force Research Laboratory flag football team member jumps to catch the ball as a player from the 653rd Electronic Systems Wing tries to defend during the Intramural Flag Football Championship game on base Oct. 15. AFRL defeat 653 ELSW 13-6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Lewis)

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Intramural Flag Football

Left, Air Force Research Laboratory flag football team player prepares to blitz during the Intramural Flag Football Championship game on base Oct. 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Lewis)

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Fenway Flyover

A formation of F16’s, flown by the Green Mountain Boy’s from Vermont, flyover Fenway Park Oct. 3 during the first game of the American League Division Series between the Red Sox and the Los Angeles Angels. The Red Sox won the game 4-0. (U.S. Air Force photo by Walter Santos.)

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Power Funk

Senior Airman Courtney Clifford, Air Force Band of Liberty, lifts dumbbells during the Power Funk class held Oct. 2 at the base Tennis Bubble. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. Call the Fitness and Sports Center at (781) 377-3639 to confirm class locations and times before attending. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt.)

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Open for business

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Members of the Hanscom community use the new fitness center’s basketball court for the first time Sept. 5. In order to play basketball, patrons must obey the fitness center’s no black soles or street shoes policy. The new fitness center is equipped with three racquetball courts, an indoor running track and an NCAA-sized basketball court. The facility also houses steam rooms, saunas, aerobics rooms, a family/child workout room, stretching areas, massage room, and larger locker rooms. (Photo by Jan Abate)

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Open for business

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Bill Anderson, 66th Services Squadron sports director, demonstrates how to climb the rock wall following the new Fitness and Sports Center’s grand opening Sept. 5. The new fitness center is equipped with three racquetball courts, an indoor running track and an NCAA-sized basketball court. The facility also houses steam rooms, saunas, aerobics rooms, a family/child workout room, stretching areas, massage room, and larger locker rooms. (Photo by Jan Abate)

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Championship players take a swing!

Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. -- Paul Peters putts the ball during the recent Patriot Golf Course Championship Tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo by Walter Santos)

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Flyin’ over Fenway

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- KC-135, A-10, F-15 and F-16 aircraft from Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., Barnes ANGB, Mass., Otis ANGB, Mass., and the Vermont Air National Guard, respectively, fly over Fenway Park Wednesday. The flyover was conducted in honor of Air Force Week New England, which officially begins Saturday and will run through Aug. 26. (Photo by Walter Santos)

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Kayaking fun

Mike Trudeau, Electronic Systems Center Safety Office, paddles along the Charles River in Newton, Mass. during a trip sponsored by the Boston Vet Center. Hanscom volunteers helped with trip details and shared memories with the former servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate).

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Preparing for the water

Members of the Electronic Systems Center Safety Office joined area veterans for a fun-filled kayaking trip on the Charles River July 26. The trip was sponsored by the Boston Vet Center. The Hanscom volunteers helped with trip details and shared many smiles and stories with the former servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate).

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To putt or not to putt

HANSCOM AFB, Mass., -- Karl Farmer retrieves his “golden shot” after making a hole-in-one on the Par 3, third hole at the Patriot Golf Course July 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Walter Santos)

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To putt or not to putt

HANSCOM AFB, Mass., -- Left, Pete and, right, Patrick Sullivan watch as, Kelly Sullivan, center, “shows them the way” on the green at the Patriot Golf Course on July 14. (U.S. Air Force photo by Walter Santos)

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Pounding pavement

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Firecracker 5K Fun Run participants hit the streets of Hanscom July 11. The event was sponsored by the Fitness and Sports Center. More opportunities to compete in 5K fun runs are on the horizon. The Commander’s Cup Challenge 5K Fun Run will take place Aug. 3 at 10:30 a.m. See Page 9 for registration information. The Dog Days of August 5K Fun Run will be held Aug. 15 at 11:30 a.m. See Page 7 for more information. For more fitness information, call the Fitness and Sports Center at (781) 377-3639. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate)

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Gym construction continues

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- The new Fitness and Sports Center’s basketball court and running track are nearly completed. The $9.5 million project includes construction of 41,600 square feet of new space and renovation of 7,800 square feet of existing space. The fitness center will have an elevated indoor running track that encircles the new multifunctional gymnasium, along with three racquetball courts, motorized bleachers, lockers, a rock-climbing wall in the lobby, and sauna and steam rooms in the locker rooms. It will also include family fitness, group exercise, cardio equipment and free weight rooms. The facility was designed so that natural light is abundant throughout. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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