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66 ABG retreat ceremony

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Staff Sgt. Kevin Phillips (right) and Tech. Sgt. Jason Jernigan (left), Patriot Honor Guard members, retrieve the flag during a retreat ceremony outside Building 1305 July 7, while Command Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Poling stands nearby. Members of 66th Air Base Group participated along with Patriot Honor Guard in the formal retreat ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Honorary chief

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Hanscom Command Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Poling (right), and Chief Master Sgt. Gerard J. Nunes Jr. (left), 66th Security Forces Squadron manager, present Col. Lester A. Weilacher, former 66th Air Base Group commander, chief master sergeant stripes during an honorary chief ceremony in the Brown Building lobby July 7. Weilacher was nominated by the Hanscom Chief’s Group to the honorary position as a result of his support to the Hanscom enlisted corps during his time as commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Newly promoted

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Command Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Poling stands alongside Tech. Sgt. selects Luis R. Martinez, Olga M. Tolentino and Shayne M. Taglieri after the three learned of their promotion. Congratulate Hanscom's newest technical sergeants with a "like." Air Force officials selected 6,684 of 38,344 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 17.43 percent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Walter Santos)

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Hanscom command chief sets the tone

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Command Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Poling held an enlisted all-call at the base theater June 24. Poling spoke about enlisted topics such as the Developmental Special Duty, professional military education, Airmen's Comprehensive Assessment and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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June promotions

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Col. Lester A. Weilacher, 66th Air Base Group commander, congratulates recently promoted Staff Sgt. Francisco Trejo, 66th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, during the monthly enlisted promotion ceremony at the Minuteman Commons May 30 as Command Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Poling looks on. At the monthly ceremony, generally held on the last duty day of the month, the Hanscom community recognizes enlisted Airmen selected for promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Tickets for Troops

BOSTON – Tech Sgt. Chrystle Harvey, 66th Comptroller Squadron Accounting Liaison Office NCO in charge, and her 5-year old son Anthoney, pose with the Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster on the field prior to the team playing the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park, May 22. Harvey, who recently returned home from a deployment to Afghanistan, was recognized on the field alongside other servicemembers from the local area. More than 50 Airmen from Hanscom, as well as other servicemembers from the local area, attended the game for free as part of the 'Tickets for Troops' program, in which season ticket holders donated their game tickets to active-duty troops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Airman Leadership School Class 14D graduates

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Olmeda (left), U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston, presents a flag to Master Sgt. Charles R. Humphrey Jr., Airman Leadership School superintendent, during a 14D class presentation during the ALS graduation ceremony at the Minuteman Commons May 22. Olmeda was awarded the ALS John L. Levitow award, also known as the Most Distinguished Graduate, for achieving the highest summative objective and performance evaluations as well as instructor and peer leadership points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Walter Santos)

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Killeen retirement

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Col. Thomas J. Killeen, Airspace Mission Planning Division chief, is presented a flag by Capt. Scott Dotto during a retirement ceremony at the Minuteman Commons May 16. Killeen is retiring after 25 years of service, which included three tours of duty at Hanscom AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Police Week activities

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Sgt. Daniel Koski (left), 66th Security Forces Squadron, and his Military Working Dog Joell, provide a MWD demonstration to the community as part of Police Week on base May 14. The week-long recognition included an opening ceremony followed by a 5k fun run, a golf tournament, SFS equipment display at the Base Exchange and a retreat ceremony at the POW/MIA memorial area that featured Lincoln Police Chief Kevin A. Mooney as the guest speaker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Police Week activities

BEDFORD, Mass. – Donald Gonsalves, 66th Logistics Readiness Squadron director, tees off during a 66th Security Forces sponsored four-person golf tournament at the Patriot Golf Course May 13 as part of Police Week activities scheduled May 12 through 18. During the golf tournament, each hole presented a unique police-themed challenge to golfers. A closing ceremony and charity barbecue is scheduled May 16 at 12 noon at Castle Park. Donations will be accepted with all proceeds going to the Air Force Security Police Association and National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund charities. The barbecue includes burgers, brats, chips, cole slaw and a choice of cold beverages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Lasting legacy

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Trueman (right) looks on as Capt. Carlos N. Barrios, 319th Recruiting Squadron Support Flight commander, hangs a portrait of Trueman on the 319 RCS “Wall of Fame” here, May 1. Trueman, who just transferred to Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas to return to his career field as a fire protection instructor, was recently named as one of Air Education and Training Command’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year and was a finalist for the Air Force 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. He also was named the AETC’s Outstanding Recruiter of the Year and was promoted to technical sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performer’s Program. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S. Army Air Corps ace dies

BOURNE, Mass. – Senior Airman Garrison Cullers, Patriot Honor Guard member from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. serves as the NCO Pallbearer at the funeral for retired Lt. Col. James "Goody" Goodson, a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps ace and former prisoner of war, at Bourne Massachusetts National Veterans' Cemetery, May 9. Goodson, who passed away May 1 at age 93, was credited with 15 aerial kills and 15 ground kills during World War II. His honors include the Silver Star, nine awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart and 21 awards of the Air Medal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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U.S. Army Air Corps ace dies

BOURNE, Mass. – Senior Airman Garrison Cullers, Patriot Honor Guard member from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. serves as the NCO Pallbearer at the funeral for retired Lt. Col. James "Goody" Goodson, a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps ace and former prisoner of war, at Bourne Massachusetts National Veterans' Cemetery, May 9. Goodson, who passed away May 1 at age 93, was credited with 15 aerial kills and 15 ground kills during World War II. His honors include the Silver Star, nine awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart and 21 awards of the Air Medal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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U.S. Army Air Corps ace dies

BOURNE, Mass. – Members of the Patriot Honor Guard from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. perform a six-mail flag folding detail at the funeral for retired Lt. Col. James "Goody" Goodson, a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps ace and former prisoner of war, at Bourne Massachusetts National Veterans' Cemetery, May 9. Goodson, who passed away May 1 at age 93, was credited with 15 aerial kills and 15 ground kills during World War II. His honors include the Silver Star, nine awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart and 21 awards of the Air Medal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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U.S. Army Air Corps ace dies

BOURNE, Mass. – Members of the Patriot Honor Guard from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. serve as pallbearers at the funeral for retired Lt. Col. James "Goody" Goodson, a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps ace and former prisoner of war, at Bourne Massachusetts National Veterans' Cemetery, May 9. Goodson, who passed away May 1 at age 93, was credited with 15 aerial kills and 15 ground kills during World War II. His honors include the Silver Star, nine awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart and 21 awards of the Air Medal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Hanscom CGO answers the call

PRINCETON, Mass. -- Capt. Michael Biederman, Intelligence Systems Branch program manager, is a part time firefighter for the town of Princeton, Mass. where he lives. Biederman, who attended a Wildland Fire Fighting course his senior year at Virginia Tech, wanted to put those skills to more practical use. (Courtesy photo)

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May promotions

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Poling, Hanscom Air Force Base senior enlisted advisor, congratulates newly promoted Staff Sgt. Paige A. Belin during the monthly enlisted promotion ceremony at the Minuteman Commons, April 30. At the monthly ceremony, generally held on the last duty day of the month, the Hanscom community recognizes enlisted Airmen selected for promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Running with purpose

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Linda Ambard, 66th Air Base Group community support coordinator, leads a pack of runners through Castle Park during the Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5k fun run, April 18. Top finishers in the male category were Kyle Larson, 17:32; Shannon Taylor, 19:15; Danny Hugh, 23:05. The top female finishers were Linda Ambard, 25:13; Vanessa Urban, 27:44 and Christine Jeffers, 27:46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Assumption of command

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Col. Lester A. Weilacher (left), 66th Air Base Group commander, passes the flag to Lt. Col. Therese Bohusch, 66th Medical Squadron commander during the clinic's assumption of command ceremony April 23 in the Minuteman Commons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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First Term Airmen

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Jersouk Myers, 66th Air Base Group victim advocate, speaks with new Airmen about Hanscom’s Sexual Assault Prevention Response program during the First Term Airman Course April 21. FTAC is designed to help transition the Air Force’s first-term Airmen from a training environment to the operational Air Force and highlight their responsibilities as new Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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