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Proclamation signing

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Col. Stacy L. Yike (center), 66th Air Base Group commander, signs a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child at Hanscom with (back row, left to right) Matt Nicoli, Family Advocacy Program, Beth Ludwig, Hanscom Primary School principal, and Erich Ledebuhr, Hanscom Middle School principal as well as a host of students from the two schools. Yike signed the proclamation after a short ceremony with music and short speeches by school administrators and staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Patriots' Day

BEDFORD, Mass. – Lt. Gen. CR Davis, Electronic Systems Center commander, and Col. Stacy L. Yike, 66th Air Base Group commander, prepare to lay a wreath along with re-enactors and town officials during the Bedford Pole Capping at Wilson Park April 7. The wreath was placed to remember the Bedford Minutemen who gathered near there to march to Concord April 19, 1775. The pole capping is one of many events leading up to Patriots’ Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Walter Santos)

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Outdoor Recreation

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – With spring here and warmer weather coming, Brad Lavoie, an outdoor recreation aid, prepares newly purchased Hobie Kayaks for rental at Outdoor Recreation March 30. Outdoor Recreation has a wide range of sporting, camping, boating and party equipment now available for the Hanscom community to rent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Smooth Move seminar

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – First Lt. Sean Millner (standing) speaks to cadets during the Air Force ROTC Smooth Move seminar at the Hanscom Conference Center April 6. In addition to hosting a lieutenant panel, the seminar, targeted toward cadets who are graduating this year, included sessions about the Military Personnel Section, housing, relocation information and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Hanscom youth bakes way to 4-H ribbon

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Ella Jackson receives a 4-H award package from Pamela LeFave, a program assistant with UMASS Northeast Regional 4-H, for her winning a Blue Danish Ribbon at the state 4-H competition last month. Ella was selected as a recipient of the Blue Danish Ribbon for her exceptional presentation skills in presenting a self-created chocolate chip sugar cookie recipe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Heritage of Freedom

Cmdr. Travis Schweizer, a Navy SEAL who has served in a variety of special operations positions, will be the featured speaker during the next Heritage of Freedom on April 27. (Courtesy photo)

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Caring for People Forum

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Participants of the family support focus group, led by facilitator Carlos Alicea (standing), discuss ideas during the Caring for People forum at the Hanscom Conference Center April 3. Throughout the day, dozens of military members, spouses and civilians employees gathered to talk about quality of life and issues that are important to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Splashing around

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Christy Lardner (center) swims with her son, Josiah, and daughter, Eileen, at the Polar Plunge Hearts Apart at the base pool march 28. The Airman and Family Readiness Center sponsored the event, which supports families of deployed, remote tour and extended TDY service members. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Spring Fling

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – (from left to right) Trey Madden, Nicholai Raynor, Tucker Bethea and Samuel Gernert gather up their Easter eggs during Spring Fling at the base chapel April 1. The Hanscom community was invited to enjoy an afternoon of crafts, games, scavenger and egg hunts and a visit from the Easter Bunny during this annual event sponsored by the Hanscom Spouses Club and chapel. (Courtesy photo)

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All you ever wanted to know about Passover

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Rabbi Abraham Morhaim explains the meaning and purpose of the Passover Seder during the Passover Luncheon held at the base chapel March 28. The event, sponsored by the Hanscom Jewish Group, invited members from the base community to learn about Passover and enjoy an Israeli-style lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Their own image

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Julie Frederick, 66th Force Support Squadron youth programs director, sets up a Boys and Girls Club of America Image Makers photography exhibit at the Youth Center March 28. Youth Center members have been learning about photography concepts. The purpose of this contest is to motivate members to hone their photography skills, encourage them to participate in photography classes and other arts-related activities and to showcase the youth art program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Patriot Golf Course

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Airman 1st Class Ryan Springer (front), along with other volunteers, move brush to a wood chipper that will be recycled as mulch around the Patiort Golf Course March 27. Volunteers from the Patriot Enlisted Association helped with a project to clean up the golf course and prepare it for opening day April 6. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Scholarship auction

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Attendees crowd around to get a closer look during the silent auction portion of the Hanscom Spouses Club’s “Razzle Dazzle” scholarship auction March 24 at the Minuteman Commons. More than $13,000 was raised to go toward scholarships for Hanscom area military dependents. (Courtesy photo)

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5K/10K Run for AFAF

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Runners take off during the Company Grade Officers Council-sponsored 5K/10K run held March 22 to help raise money for the Air Force Assistance Fund. The AFAF campaign runs until May 4 and helps provide for the well-being of active duty and retired Airmen and their families. Fundraising events will be held throughout the campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Child Care Provider of the Year

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Leonor Ayala (right), a Family Child Care provider, teaches children about musical instruments in her home March 16. Ayala was named Hanscom’s Family Child Care Provider of the Year for her creativity and dedication to children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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All about health

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Orlagh Pawlyk (right), Civilian Health Promotions Services health promoter, does a health screening with Coletha Cox, 66th Force Support Squadron, during the Health Expo at the Minuteman Commons March 8. In addition to CHPS, other base agencies and community organizations attended to offer health and wellness tips, demonstrations, information and giveaways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Music time

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Melissa Chen plays the bass xylophone with Mrs. Johnson's class behind her during the Winter Concert at the Hanscom Primary School. Second and third grade students recently sang, played the xylophones and danced to a variety of musical compositions for approximately 200 family members and friends. (Courtesy photo)

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Spirit of Hope Award nominee

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – First Lt. Mitchell Johnson (left), along with another honor guard member, performs a “burial at sea” funeral detail for a United States Air Force veteran. Johnson is the AFMC nominee for the Spirit of Hope Award because of his commitment and dedication as a volunteer with the Hanscom Patriot Honor Guard and within the local community. (Courtesy photo)

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Crud Tournament

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Col. Kevin Muckerheide and Col. Juan Gaud (middle) battle for ball position during Hanscom’s Crud Tournament at the Minuteman Commons March 2. Crud is a team game usually played by military members on a billiard’s or snooker table. In addition to the tournament, many members of the Hanscom community came out to take part in St. Patrick’s Day-themed First Friday activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Walter Santos)

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Couponer awarded

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Commissary administrator Anthony Gardner hands Brandy Kovacic a check for a $100 shopping spree after she won the grand prize in Hanscom’s best coupon saver competition. The contest was a part of Military Saves Week, which is an annual Air Force-wide savings and debt reduction campaign. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Rick Berry)

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