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Boston Marathon is more than a race for two Hanscom families

U.S. Navy Commander Andy Gish prepares to train for the Boston Marathon. Gish, who is stationed at MIT, will run the marathon as a member of the Run for Team Memory on behalf of the Alzheimer’s research and support services. (Courtesy photo)

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Boston Marathon is more than a race for two Hanscom families

LEXINGTON, Mass. – Leah Beckett (right), along with Meghan Rohatgi and her mother, Tara, greet diners at Margaritas restaurant Feb. 21. Beckett is running the Boston Marathon for the American Liver Foundation in honor of Rohatgi who was diagnosed with Primary Schlerosing Cholangitis. (Courtesy photo)

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A ‘super’ party

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Chief Master Sgt. Alfred Wilkes (standing) cheers on the New York Giants during the “Big Game” party at the Minuteman Commons Feb. 5. Football fans gathered for games, snacks, giveaways and, of course, to root for their favorite team during the Super Bowl. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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A ‘super’ party

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Fans celebrate after a New England Patriots touchdown during the “Big Game” party at the Minuteman Commons Feb. 5. Football fans gathered for games, snacks, giveaways and, of course, to cheer on their favorite team during the Super Bowl. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Swimming lessons at the base pool

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Mary McCusker, an instructor at the base swimming pool, shows Colby Hiott how to swim while kicking his legs during a lesson Jan. 19. Swimming lessons are offered to all military ID card holders, DoD civilians and contractors. Contact the pool at 781-225-6638 for more details. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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How tweet it is

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Joseph Peloquin and his daughter, Morgan, enjoy the New England Patriots vs. Baltimore Ravens AFC Championship game courtesy of Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 22. Peloquin received the tickets by tweeting why he deserved them to Welker moments after first signing up for a Twitter account. (Courtesy photo)

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Certified instructor teaches Zumba

Kate Nelson instructs and motivates participants during a Zumba class held at the Fitness and Sports Center Jan. 9. Zumba is held Mondays and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. and is one of many courses available at the fitness center.

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Frozen Fenway

BOSTON – Airmen from Hanscom Air Force Base salute in front of the flag during the national anthem at the Frozen Fenway college hockey game at Fenway Park on Jan. 7. After the national anthem, Airmen enjoyed the game between Maine and New Hampshire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Jingle Bell Run

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Students from Hanscom Middle School participate in the Jingle Bell Run across Castle Park on Dec. 16. The race concluded HMS’s month-long hunger awareness campaign highlighting the problem of hunger in the United States. Participants were asked to donate funds ord food for the Merrimack Valley Food Bank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Hanscom captains lead Air Force to eighth rugby title

FORT BENNING, Ga. - Capt. Nathan Terrazone (being lifted on left), Upgrades Early Warning Radar and COBRA DANE project manager, and Capt. Brandon Conyers (lifting on left), Enhanced Land/Maritime Mode program manager, work together during a "line-out" at the 2011 Armed Forces Rugby Tournament. Air Force placed first in the tournament held Nov. 2 through 5. (Courtesy photo)

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Hanscom personnel coach soccer team to victory

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – Maj. Derrick Weyand (center), 66th Security Forces Squadron commander and head coach of the Air Force men’s soccer team, and Master Sgt. Raul Martinez (left), Electronic Systems Center commander’s enlisted aide and assistant coach of the Air Force men’s soccer team, wait while their team gets pumped up for the championship game against Navy. Air Force placed first in the 2011 Armed Forces Soccer Championship held Oct. 19 through 24. (Courtesy photo)

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Getting ready for winter

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Outdoor Recreation employees Brad Lavoie (left) and Michael Barbacano (right) assist Tim Burr with a ski fitting Nov. 8. Just in time for winter weather, Outdoor Recreation is offering ski and snowboard tuning services, preseason fitting specials and seasonal ski rentals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Soccer champs

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Mike Long, playing for the 66th Comptroller Squadron team, kicks the ball with Florencio Mendoza chasing him during the intramural soccer championship game Oct. 17. 66 CPTS beat the HN/HB/HI team 2 to 1 to take home the trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Airman competes in Marine Corps marathon, helps military charity

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Senior Airman Dennis Cooke, from the 66th Medical Squadron Mental Health Flight, trains for the Marine Corps Marathon at the base track Oct. 25. Airman Cooke is running the marathon not only to stay fit but to also honor all of his fellow service men and women who are not able to run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Hold on!

HARTFORD, Conn. – Members of the Patriot Honor Guard present the colors as members of the 319th Recruiting Squadron stand at attention during the playing of the national anthem before the Professional Bull Riding event at the XL Center Oct. 8. New Air Force recruits were also sworn in during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Crash the Commons

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Runners take off during the Company Grade Officers Council “Crash the Commons” road race that started and ended at the Minuteman Commons Oct. 6. The race was sponsored by Domestic Violence Services Network as part of Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Hole-in-one for fire safety

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Donna Lepine takes a swing during the Fire Prevention Week golf tournament at the Patriot Golf Course Oct. 7. Ms. Lepine made a hole-in-one during the tournament. Fire Prevention Week wraps up with fire safety walk in Castle Park Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Air Force Marathon

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Gen. Donald Hoffman (left), Air Force Materiel Command commander, speaks to members of the AFMC marathon team Sept. 16, the day before the Air Force Marathon. Maj. (Dr.) Derek Speten (second from left), from the 66th Medical Squadron, represented Hanscom on the AFMC team and ran the marathon in 3:48:33. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ron Fry)

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Unit Fitness Challenge

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Airman 1st Class Caleb Kearby, 66th Force Support Squadron, completes the sit-ups portion of the Unit Fitness Challenge outside the fitness center Aug. 24. After the 5K race, units were invited to participate in the challenge. FSS won the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Dog Days of August 5K

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Carter Baumann (left) finishes his first 5K race beside his father during the Dogs Days of August 5K Aug. 24. The race, organized by the fitness center, was open to the entire Hanscom community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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