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May BRE amps up heat; ORI just days away

Members of the Camp Patriot set-up team fill sandbags May 23 under an unseasonably warm May sun. The team filled more than 100 sandbags to be used to protect Camp Patriot tents against simulated attacks. The camp is used in Base Readiness Exercises as a simulated deployed location. Hanscom has been holding monthly BREs since January in preparation for the base’s Operational Readiness Inspection, which will run June 9 to 19. (US Air Force photo by 1Lt. Lisa Spilinek)

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Med squadron gives tips about preventing the flu

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Staff Sgt. Lori McCarty, NCO in charge of the immunizations clinic, administers the flu vaccine to Lt. Col. Frank Glenn, 66th Medical Squadron commander, in the clinic Aug. 19. At this time, only active duty members are eligible to receive the vaccine, but the medical squadron will issue notices about eligibility as more vaccines become available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Message to motorists: Break safety belt, cell phone laws? Be prepared for consequences

HANSCOM AFB, Mass., -- Members of the 66th Security Forces Squadron check base drivers’ safety belt usage during a ‘Click it or Ticket’ event during June. During the check, four base motorists were cited for not wearing safety belts. Drivers are reminded to wear safety belts and not talk on their cell phones while driving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate)

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Military Working Dog teams take flight

Senior Airman Justin Ricketts, 66th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Frenky load a Mass. Army National Guard Blackhawk during Helicopter Emerging Training on the Hanscom flightline May 27. The first-of-its-kind training for the 66 SFS handlers simulated a combat environment for their canines to practice entering and exiting a helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Mounting the antenna

Aircraft mechanics Ken Burkett (left) and Dale Morin install the AMCAS antenna on the Paul Revere in the MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory Flight Facility Building at Hanscom. (Courtesy photo)

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MPF open longer, improving customer care in revamped space

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Airman 1st Class Justin Peattie, 66th Mission Support Squadron, Military Personnel Flight customer service technician, makes a new Common Access Card for a customer, Sept. 9. A number of improvements were implemented in the MPF to better meet customer needs, including extending office hours. The office, located on the first floor of the Brown Building, building 1305, is now open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., on weekdays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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MPF open longer, improving customer care in revamped space

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Airman 1st Class Brittni Linderman, 66th Mission Support Squadron, Military Personnel Flight customer service technician, assists a customer from the MPF's new customer service desk, Sept. 9. Recently, almost all MPF Airmen were relocated to the first floor of the Brown Building, building 1305, and a number of improvements were implemented to better meet customer needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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MWD visits dental clinic

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Capt. (Dr.) Stevenson, a dentist with the 66th Medical Squadron’s dental flight, cleans Military Working Dog Mix’s teeth on March 25. The dental team worked with the veterinary clinic to look at Mix’s teeth and make sure there were no serious issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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MWD visits dental clinic

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Dr. Heather Maazccaro (left), from the base’s veterinary clinic, monitors Mix’s heart rate while Capt. (Dr.) Mark Stevenson, Capt. (Dr.) Bryan Katz and Senior Airman Dong Li (left to right) work together to remove tarter from the military working dog’s teeth during a dental exam on March 25. The dentists were making sure the enamel on Mix’s teeth was not worn off due to “cage biting.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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MWD visits dental clinic

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. –Sgt. Robert Parrot, Tech. Sgt. Marcus Benjamin, Capt. (Dr.) Mark Stevenson, Capt. (Dr.) Bryan Katz, Staff Sgt. Amanda Gidaly, Master Sgt. Rich Thorpe and Dr. Heather Mazzaccaro (clockwise from bottom left), turn Mix to his side in order to view the other side of his mouth during a dental procedure at the 66th Medical Squadron’s dental clinic on March 25. Members of the veterinary clinic and dental flight assisted in the military working dog’s dental exam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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New dietician comes to Hanscom

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Annemarie Pease (right), the new dietician on base, shows Dale Bennett about food portion sizes during a meeting at the HAWC on Nov. 22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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New nurse heads base Civilian Health Promotion Program

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- From right, Hanscom nurse coordinator and health educator, Deanne Casey, pricks the finger of Freda Desmarais, 66th Mission Support Group, to obtain cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose measurements. Ms. Casey is in charge of the base’s Civilian Health Promotion Program, which offers health services and tests to base civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate)

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Nurses Week

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. - Col. Tom Schluckebier (left), 66th Air Base Wing commander, gets his blood pressure checked by Senior Airman Nikolia Saunders (right), Family Practice Clinic nurse. Colonel Schluckebier joined 66th Medical Group nurses and technicians on May 6 in celebrating, National RN Recognition Day and National Nurses, Technicians week, which takes place annually May 6 to12. Colonel Schluckebier honored the dedication, commitment, and tireless effort of the nurses and technicians at the 66 MDG and signed a proclamation declaring May 6 to 12, National Nurses and Technicians week here at Hanscom. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Rick Berry)

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One final note

WORCESTER, Mass. -- (from left to right) Airman First Class Ashley Cook, Tech. Sgt. Keisha Gwin-Goodin and retired Chief Master Sgt. Chris Edris perform the Armed Services Medley as part of an afternoon performance at Mechanics Hall March 10. Gwin-Goodin and Edris are among the former band members who returned to perform with the band one last time. The band will deactivate this summer due to last year's Air Force restructuring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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One final note

WORCESTER, Mass. – Capt. Dave Alpar, Air Force Band of Liberty commander, conducts the band during an afternoon performance at Mechanics Hall March 10. Several former members, as well as base personnel, attended the final performance. The band will deactivate this summer due to last year's Air Force restructuring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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ORI tests deployed operations

A servicemember takes protective actions during a simulated attacked at Camp Patriot during the base Operational Readiness Inspection. More than 70 inspectors visited Hanscom and put employees through their paces. (US Air Force photo by Jan Abate)

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OSI agent to receive Bronze Star Medal Wednesday

Air Force Office of Special Investigations Special Agent Geoffrey Keller, Expeditionary Detachment 2405, stands guard as U.S. Forces distribute aid to local children. Agent Keller, who is stationed at Hanscom, will be presented the Bronze Star Medal Wednesday. (Courstesy Photo)

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P-40 work continues

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Frederick Smith paints part of the P-40 in the motor pool bay Sept. 25. After restoration is complete, the static display aircraft will be returned to the pedestal at the corner of Marrett Street and Vandenberg Drive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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P-40 work continues

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – George Bennett prepares the P-40 wing for painting. Work continues to refurbish the static display aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Partners prepare for demonstration

Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. -- Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration participants (from left) Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Domenic Silletti, Canadian Air Force Capt. David Finlay, Mass. Air National Guard Lt. Col. Vaughn Littlejohn and New Zealand Air Force Maj. Dai Williams go over preliminary information here June 10. Total Force Airmen will join coalition partners and civil agency officials for the 11-day demonstration that kicks off June 15 at Hanscom and other sites around the world. (USAF Photo by Mark Herlihy.)

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