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Engineers conduct testing on a B-52 system at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The AIR FORCE TEST CENTER conducts developmental and follow-on testing and evaluation of manned and unmanned aircraft and related avionics, flight-control, munitions, and weapon systems. It has flight-tested every aircraft in the Army Air Force's and the Air Force's inventory since World War II. AFTC also operates the Air Force Test Pilot School.

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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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Back to school

Claire Evans, a Hanscom Middle School fifth grade teacher, talks to her students on the first day of school at HMS Aug. 31. For up to date information throughout the school year for the Hanscom Primary and Middle schools as well as Bedford High School, visit www.Hanscom.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

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Howard Worona, Hanscom Middle School music teacher, and Bradford Jones, talk while Parker Jones, a fourth grader, reads about an after-school music program offered to middle school students of the school Aug. 28. During the "Meet and Greet" event, students and parents met with teachers and were able to check class lists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Parents look on as students brave the rainy weather and file into the Hanscom primary and middle schools on the first day of the school year Sept. 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Back to school

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Students, parents and teachers line up outside the primary and middle schools on the first day of school, Aug. 31. For information about primary, middle and high school events, check the School Notes section of the newspaper or website. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Back to school

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Tech. Sgt. Kristin Hays walks with her daughter, Cameron, to school Aug. 31. Hanscom’s primary and middle schools began Aug. 31. Kindergarten students went back to school Sept. 1 and pre-kindergarten and high school students returned Sept. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Back to School 5K

Philip Harting keeps a steady pace during the Hanscom Fitness and Sports Center Back to School 5k on base Sept 17. Stephanie Sherman was the women’s top finisher with a time of 21 minutes and 47 seconds and Gerry Cavallo was the top men’s finisher with a time of 19 minutes and 43 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Back to School 5K Fun Run

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Capt. Albert Squire finishes the Hanscom Back to School 5K Fun Run at the Hanscom Fitness Center on Sept. 15. Captain Squire, who works for the Cyber/NetCentric Directorate, was the overall top finisher for the fun run with a time of 20:38. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Back to School 5K Run

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Runners take off from the start of the Fitness Center’s Back to School 5K fitness run on Sept. 16. Forty eight participants competed in the race. The top male runner was Major Grady Tibboel, 753rd Electronic Systems Group with a time of 20:37; the top female runner was Major Kristin Petersen, Electronic Systems Center Legal Office with a time of 23:11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Back to School 5K Run

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Nicklas, 642nd Electronic Systems Squadron, rounds a corner in Hanscom’s housing area during the 5K Back to School fitness run on Sept. 16. Forty eight participants competed in the race. The top male runner was Major Grady Tibboel, 753rd Electronic Systems Group with a time of 20:37; the top female runner was Major Kristin Petersen, Electronic Systems Center Legal Office with a time of 23:11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Back to school backpacks

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. –Karen Laskowsky, an Operation Homefront Volunteer helps a Hanscom student try on a backpack during the Operation Homefront backpack giveaway at the Youth Center on Sept. 1. Operation Homefront donated school supplies and backpacks to military children in grades kindergarten through high school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Back to school backpacks

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Hanscom students sort through backpacks at the Youth Center on Sept. 1, looking for just the right one to head back to school. Operation Homefront donated the school supplies and backpacks to military children in grades kindergarten through high school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Back to School Blues

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. –Children toss beanbags during one of the activities at the 66th Force Support Squadron’s Back to School Blues family night at the Minuteman Club on Sept. 9. The event was well attended by Club members and provided a free family night out complete with buffet, games, activities and giveaways for children and adults. For more information on Club membership or for a list of upcoming activities at the Minuteman Club go to www.hanscomservices.com. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Back to School Blues

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Rita Millar (left) and Sarah Ryals (right) both with the 66th Force Support Squadron’s Child Development Center, hold a limbo stick as children try to limbo under it during one of the games at the Back to School Blues family night at the Minuteman Club on Sept. 9. The event was free to all Club members and featured a free buffet, games, activities and giveaways. For more information on Club membership or for a list of upcoming activities at the Minuteman Club go to www.hanscomservices.com. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Back to School Blues

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Children attending the Back to School Blues family night at the Minuteman Club on Sept. 9, take part in a game of musical chairs. The event was for Club members and featured a number of games, activities and giveaways for families to participate in. For more information on becoming a Club member or for a list of upcoming activities at the Club go to www.hanscomservices.com. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Back to school for Hanscom children

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Master Sgt. Stephen Willis, 66th Medical Squadron first sergeant, chooses school supplies with Jasmine Willis (center) and Kylie Miller Aug. 21 at the Base Exchange. The first day of school for students in first through 12th grade begins Sept. 4. Pre-school and kindergarten students begin school Sept. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Back to school for Hanscom children

BEDFORD, Mass. - Jon Sills (right), Bedford Public Schools superintendent, speaks with Col. Lester A. Weilacher, 66th Air Base Group commander, his wife, Charlotte, and Lisa Pizarro, school liaison officer, during a tour of the high school Aug. 13 as Kristen Vogel (left), Bedford High School assistant principal, looks on. In addition to visiting with Bedford administrators, Weilacher visited with school officials from Hanscom primary and middle schools to learn more about the schools servicing Hanscom students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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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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Back to school safety tips

Students walk into Hansom School for the first day of class at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Aug. 29. The Hanscom School campus consists of a primary school for students in kindergarten through third grade and a middle school for students in fourth through eighth grade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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