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Anniversary fun

LEXINGTON, Mass. – Second Lt. William Stratemeyer and Master Sgt. Timothy Gatherum (right) demonstrate equipment to visitors at the Lexington 300th anniversary celebration at Lexington High School March 16. The event kicked off the town’s anniversary celebrations and allowed Hanscom to showcase some of the programs that are managed on the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Students read, write about bullying

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- (from left to right) Cassidee Granwald, Ellie Ferguson, Bailey Harris, Nasseem Sample and Caden Skurk, Hanscom Middle School seventh grade students, discuss their storybook project on the topic of bullying March 12. Each student was inspired after reading the book “Bystander” by James Preller. They discussed how writing about bullying increased their confidence and helped them look at situations differently. The students will read their books to fifth graders this week and to the Lincoln community March 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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CrossFit workout

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- CrossFit staff members work out with base personnel March 6 at the Fitness and Sports Center as part of the monthly Warrior Day. The Hanscom Warrior Training Center accommodates specialized equipment for CrossFit classes. For more information, go to www.hanscomwarriortraining.org. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Saving for the future

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Joe Delano, an LPL Financial broker-dealer agent, discusses the Thrift Savings Plan as a retirement option to military members and their families at the Hanscom Conference Center Feb. 27. The TSP class was part of Military Saves Week, an initiative that strives to motivate servicemembers and their families to improve their financial status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Liberty Jazz Band

WORCESTER, Mass. -- The Liberty Jazz Band performs a holiday concert at Mechanics Hall in December 2011 as part of the Brown Bag Lunch concert series. The band has performed at the historical facility for more than two decades. (Courtesy photo)

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Daddy onesie

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Riley Wilson poses in a onesie that was made by the Hanscom Airman and Family Readiness Center as part of the Readiness Emergency Sleeping Tools program. The program transfers a photo of a deployed loved one onto a keepsake for the family. (Courtesy photo)

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Intramural hoops

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Pat Hamilton, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center contracting specialist, drives to the basket during an intramural basketball game between AFLCMC Contracting and the Special Programs Division on Feb. 25 at the Hanscom Fitness and Sports Center. Contracting defeated Special Programs Division 49 to 34. Eight teams from across the base participate in the league that runs through April. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Youth Center awards its highest honor

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Tia Mckinney-Burgess was recognized as the base’s 2012 Youth of the Year. From here, she will continue through the state, regional and national levels as part of the Boys and Girls Club of America program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Hanscom hosts American heroes

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Retired Col. Charles McGee speaks to members of the 66th Security Forces Squadron and Airman Leadership School instructors about his experiences in the Air Force and provided advice on leading Airman Feb. 21. McGee, an original Tuskegee Airman, enlisted in the Air Force in 1942 and retired in 1973. (Courtesy photo)

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Presidential hoops

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Steven Lambert from the Nashua Nighthawks drives the basketball up the floor during a game against Haverhill at the Fitness and Sports Center Feb. 15. Eighth grade teams participated in the fourth annual President’s Day weekend basketball tournament, hosted by the 66th Force Support Squadron Youth Programs. The competition featured four teams from around the Hanscom area. The Nighthawks captured the top honors with an 82-61 win over Chelmsford in the championship game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Creative cooking

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Ben Roberts adds finishing touches to a chicken salad as Megan McKenna, Faraaz Bukhan and Laurie Zerga, founder of Chef-K, look on during the Creativity Through Cooking Camp at the Youth Center Feb. 19. The camp taught kids knife safety, selecting and making fresh salads, preparing a meal salad, sautéing and browning foods, food safety, shopping for food, preparing pasta and more. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Rick Berry)

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Washed ashore

Paul Hartigan of the 66th Force Support Squadron stands near a 2,000-pound buoy on Feb. 11 that washed ashore at the Fourth Cliff Recreation area in Scituate, Mass., which is operated by Hanscom. The buoy was apparently ripped from its moorings by the major storm that struck the area Feb. 8 and 9 and washed up on the Air Force property. (Courtesy photo)

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Middle school students selected for choir festival

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – (left to right) Taylor Campbell, Emily McSwain, Katelyn Miller, Julianna Byington and Rebecca McIllece practice singing during a recent rehearsal at Hanscom Middle School. The five students were selected to participate in the Massachusetts Music Educators Association Eastern District Junior Festival on March 8 and 9. During auditions in January, 1,026 students from eastern Massachusetts performed. Of those, 476 were chosen for the festival. Byington and Campbell will sing with the Treble Chorus and McIllece, McSwain and Miller will sing with the Mixed Chorus. (Courtesy photo)

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Dashing through the snow

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Gabriel Russell catches some air while sledding down a hill in the housing area Feb. 10. As a result of Winter Storm Nemo, the region saw around two feet of snow over the weekend. (Courtesy photo)

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Got peace?

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) Richard Erikson addresses the audience during the National Prayer Breakfast at the Minuteman Commons Feb. 7. Erikson's message was called "Got Peace? How to Find Peace at Hanscom and Beyond." (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Go team!

BOSTON – The Patriot Honor Guard stands in position moments before the national anthem at the Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game at TD Garden Feb. 7. The honor guard represents the Air Force at many sporting events throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lance H. Beebe)

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Tiring workouts

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Staff Sgt. Kyle Hoffman, 66th Comptroller Squadron accounting technician, moves a tire as other members of the 66th Air Base Group participate in the group's monthly Warrior Day morning workout in the Tennis Bubble Feb. 6. This month, eight teams participated in nine obstacles over the course of about 45 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Youth award

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Ann-Marie Ely, Youth Sports and Fitness director, presents Alex Winn with the January Youth of the Month award. The award celebrates the member’s accomplishments throughout the club and community for that particular month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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How to save a life

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Senior Airman Michael Trala (left) and Master Sgt. Brent Whitby, both members of the 66th Medical Squadron, demonstrate the correct procedures for cardiopulmonary resuscitation during a CPR informational course at the Hanscom Conference Center Feb. 6. CPR is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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A ‘super’ party

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Paul and Kelly Cooper celebrate after a Baltimore Ravens touchdown during “Super” Frenzy at the Minuteman Commons Feb. 3. The Hanscom community gathered at the Commons to watch the Super Bowl and enjoy food, games, prizes and giveaways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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