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Amphibian habitat evaluation conducted at Hanscom

Christin McDonough, Steven W. Carothers & Associates non-game wildlife specialist, prepares a trap for salamanders in a vernal pool as part of an amphibious habitat study at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., March 8. Wildlife specialists conducted surveys throughout the month to evaluate amphibian habitats on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

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Amphibian habitat evaluation conducted at Hanscom

Jonathan Shuster, Steven W. Carothers & Associates project biologist, walks through a stream at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., March 8 while looking for salamanders. Wildlife specialists conducted surveys throughout the month to evaluate amphibian habitats on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

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Amphibian habitat evaluation conducted at Hanscom

Jonathan Shuster, Steven W. Carothers & Associates project biologist, checks a trap set for amphibious wildlife at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., March 8. Wildlife specialists conducted surveys throughout the month to evaluate amphibian habitats on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

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Amphibian habitat evaluation conducted at Hanscom

Jonathan Shuster, left, Steven W. Carothers & Associates project biologist, shows a tadpole to Christin McDonough, SWCA non-game wildlife specialist, in a vernal pool at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., March 8. Wildlife specialists conducted surveys throughout the month to evaluate amphibian habitats on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

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Amphibian habitat evaluation conducted at Hanscom

Scott Sheehan, from left, 66th Civil Engineering Division environmental engineer, Christi Gabriel, Colorado State University Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands natural resources specialist, and Jacob Kubel, Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife conservation scientist, review a map during a site survey at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Oct. 19. The site survey visit will help wildlife specialists conduct an amphibian habitat evaluation on base in the spring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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An Air Force acquisition officer’s journey through the Army Ranger Course

Capt. Daniel Webber graduated from the Army’s Ranger Course, Jan. 24, 2025. The Colleyville, Texas, native was presented with the coveted Ranger Tab after completing the grueling 62-day course. Webber is an acquisitions officer with Kessel Run, the largest software development and acquisitions unit within the DoD. (Courtesy Photo).

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An Air Force acquisition officer’s journey through the Army Ranger Course

Capt. Daniel Webber graduated from the Army’s Ranger Course, Jan. 24, 2025. The Colleyville, Texas, native was presented with the coveted Ranger Tab after completing the grueling 62-day course. Webber is an acquisitions officer with Kessel Run, the largest software development and acquisitions unit within the DoD. (Courtesy Photo).

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An Air Force acquisition officer’s journey through the Army Ranger Course

Capt. Daniel Webber, center, stands with his parents, Sylvia and James, following his graduation ceremony at the Army’s Ranger Course, Jan. 24, 2025. The Colleyville, Texas, native was presented with the coveted Ranger Tab after completing the grueling 62-day course. Webber is an acquisitions officer with Kessel Run, the largest software development and acquisitions unit within the Air Force. Both parents are Army veterans. (Courtesy Photo).

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AN/TPS-75 radar to be replaced

A AN/TPS-75 radar rests on the back of a transport vehicle at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., July 29, 2015. The AN/TPS-75 radar is capable of providing coverage of more than 200 nautical miles in every direction and detecting aircraft as high as 95,000 ft. Following release of a contract award May 11, 2017, the radar, dating to the Vietnam War era and containing vacuum tube technology, will be replaced by Raytheon Co. built three dimensional expeditionary long-range radars by 2028. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Ryan Zeski/Released)

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And the winner is...

Col. Michael A. Vogel, 66th Air Base Group commander, and Hanscom Command Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Poling, present Airman 1st Class Mitchell S. Collins, 66th Comptroller Squadron customer service technician, with the Airman of the Year award during the 66 ABG Annual Awards Banquet at the Minuteman Commons, Feb. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

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And they’re off!

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Kids take off during one of the Hershey’s Track and Field races at the base track June 6. Boys and girls ages 9 through 14 take part in local, district, state, provincial and territory meets for a chance to compete in the North American Final at Hershey, Pa., later this year. This international program encourages

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Angleball comes to Hanscom

Maj. Andrew Beckman, Cloud One program manager, throws a ball during an Angleball game at a ‘First Friday Face-off’ at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., May 5. The ‘First Friday Face Off’ is a 66th Force Support Squadron program that allows Hanscom units to compete in friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

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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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Annual "teachers vs. students" basketball game at Hanscom middle school

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Hanscom Middle School Principal Erich Ledebuhr (with basketball) prepares to make a pass during the annual HMS "teachers vs. students" basketball game. The teachers played against sixth, seventh and eighth grade students, while the entire HMS staff and student body cheered them on. The teachers won 41-40. (Courtesy photo)

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Annual ‘Trees for Soldiers’ event held

Senior Master Sgt. Alan Kitler, 66th Comptroller Squadron superintendent, ties a holiday tree to this vehicle during a “Trees for Soldiers’ event at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. Dec. 13. The annual event, organized by Operation Service, provides free holiday trees and gifts to service members and veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Annual AFAF campaign underway

Air Force Assistance Fund (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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Annual Award Nominees

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Electronic Systems Center’s annual award nominees gather at the Old North Bridge in Concord, Mass., March 17, as part of a comprehensive local-area ‘Awards Week’ tour. The nominees will be heralded, and winners will be announced, during a banquet to be held in their honor March 19 at Hanscom’s Minuteman Club. (USAF Photo by: Rick Berry)

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Annual Award nominees enjoy outing

Annual award nominees from the 66th Air Base Group, along with their family and friends, line up on the North Bridge for a photo Feb. 9. The nominees enjoyed trips to several Boston-area landmarks over a two day period. Look in next week’s Hansconian for photos of the winners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Annual awards presented during Team Hanscom banquet

Col. Roman L. Hund, installation commander, presents the Airman of the Year award to Senior Airman Kenneth T. McGuire, a member of the 66th Air Base Group, during the Team Hanscom Annual Awards Banquet at the Minuteman Commons March 3, Command Chief Master Sgt. Patricia L. Hickey assisted with presenting the award. The awards program, the first of its kind held at Hanscom, recognizes Air Force officers, enlisted, federal civilian and non-appropriated fund employees, as well as teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

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Annual awards presented to members of Team Hanscom

Base officials recognized their top performers for 2018 during a Team Hanscom Annual Awards ceremony at the Minuteman Commons here March 1.

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