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Scouts collect for food drive

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Hanscom Pack/Troop 173 gather in front of a truck full of food collected for the Bedford food pantry Nov. 10. This yearly community service event had Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts working together to advertise and collect non-perishable food from the Hanscom community. (Courtesy photo)

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Getting CrossFit

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Joe Degain, a CrossFit seminar staff member, instructs 1st Lt. Mallory Morgan on the proper holding position of the bar for front squats at the Fitness and Sports Center Nov. 14. CrossFit was on hand to conduct a two-day level one certification class.(U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Bump, set, spike

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- 2nd Lt. Jordan Waiwaiole, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center contracting specialist, spikes the ball against two blockers during an intramural volleyball game at the Fitness and Sports Center Nov. 14. AFLCMC defeated the 66th Medical Squadron two games to none. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Cooking for the holidays

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Master Sgt. Raul Martinez prepares an appetizer at the Hanscom Conference Center Nov. 15 during a cooking class on how to prepare dishes during the holiday season. Martinez, a certified chef, taught this hands-on class focusing on holiday appetizers and sides. Additional classes are available Dec. 6 and Dec. 20 and cost $35 per person. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Say cheese

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Matthew and Julia Haile pose for portraits during Hearts Apart at the Airman and Family Readiness Center Nov. 14. John Schreiber Photography volunteered his services during the event to take portraits of families who have a loved one deployed during the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Running for veterans

BEDFORD, Mass. - Dan O'Shea (left) of MIT Lincoln Laboratory presents a check to Keith Taylor, Air Force Association Paul Revere Chapter president, and Christine Croteau, Bedford VA acting director, during the Veterans Fun Run at the VA medical center Nov. 10. More than 350 runners and walkers participated in the third annual event to support veterans. (Courtesy photo)

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Hoops at Hanscom

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – 2nd Lt. Daniel Langston, 66th Force Support Squadron executive officer, throws up the ceremonial jump ball to begin a women’s college basketball game at the Hanscom Fitness and Sports Center Nov. 10. The matchup between Newbury College and Simmons College was played to provide personnel an opportunity to watch local college basketball on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Getting ready for winter

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Emily McNamara, an Outdoor Recreation aid, explains to Capt. Mark Stevenson the best way to choose a ski boot size Nov. 6. Outdoor Recreation is now offering ski, snowboard and other winter equipment to rent. Fittings, tuning and wax services for skis and snowboards are also available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Going to the North Pole

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Megan Compas participates in the Hike to the North Pole Challenge at the Fitness and Sports Center Nov. 6. Participants accumulate mileage on the fitness equipment from now through Dec. 25 in order to “reach the North Pole by Christmas.” Prizes will be awarded to the first three finishers and sign up can be accomplished at the fitness center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Bruins bring fun, equipment

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Boston Bruins mascot, Blades, watches as Bruins alumnus Tommy Songin plays hockey with children at the Hanscom Primary School during a Boston Bruins Youth Development League visit Nov. 8. Bruins staff led children through a number of hockey drills focusing on the fundamentals of play. The team donated the hockey equipment they brought to the school so children could continue to enjoy the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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"Oprah's Favorite Things"

WASHINGTON D.C. – Winners and finalists of the Military Spouse of the Year competition for the last few years take a photo with Oprah Winfrey after being invited to the screening of a new show and instead were surprised with an “Oprah’s Favorite Things” episode in October. The thirty spouses were handpicked by Oprah to fly to Washington and receive gifts because of their dedication with volunteerism, personal sacrifice and impact on community change. The episode will air Nov. 18. (Courtesy photo)

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Cand drop

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Herb Grover donates leftover Halloween candy to the Civilian Health Promotion Services post-Halloween candy drop at the Health and Wellness Center as Orlagh Pawlyk, CHPS coordinator, looks on Nov. 2. More than 124 pounds of candy and 230 bags of chips were collected and donated to the Bedford VA Hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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TAPS

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Attendees of the Transition Assistance Programs for Survivors Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp release balloons with notes attached to their loved ones outside the Minuteman Commons Nov. 3. TAPS is open to surviving family members of military personnel who have died while serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Trick-or-Treat

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Cheryl Carty passes out candy to children at her house Oct. 31 during Halloween's trick-or-treating. Children dressed as goblins, ghosts, witches or their favorite characters and ran from house to house looking for their favorite treats. (U.S. Air Force Base photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Housing holds fall festival

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Silly Willy the Clown makes a balloon sculpture for McKenna Sollee, age 5, at the Fall Festival held in base housing Oct. 24. Activities also included face painting, a coloring contest, a bouncy house and more. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Rick Berry)

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Helping hand

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Members of the Junior Force Council donate school supplies collected through an on-base school supply drive to the Hanscom Primary School Oct. 26. Donations were collected and distributed to the primary school and Lowell Wish Project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Crafty buys

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Shoppers browse through jewelry at the Hanscom Spouses Club holiday bazaar and craft fair at the Minuteman Commons, Oct. 26. Many on-base and local crafters, as well as home-based businesses, were on hand to provide the community an opportunity to begin their holiday shopping early. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Commentary: Disability month focuses on an inclusive workforce

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Kim Selway, Foreign Military Sales Case Support Section branch chief, demonstrates how the eye glasses he uses improves his vision during a National Disability Employment Awareness Month lunch and learn at the Minuteman Commons Oct. 30. Throughout October a national campaign took place that raised awareness about disability employment issues and celebrated the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Students run for breast cancer awareness

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Hanscom Middle School students, teachers and parents, all sporting a pink item, take off for the school’s Run for Breast Cancer event Oct. 23. The race was held as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Dribble time

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Airman 1st Class Isaac Koech, 66th Medical Squadron, dribbles the soccer ball up field during the intramural soccer championship game Oct. 23 against MIT Lincoln Lab. MDS won 2 to 0 to take home the intramural championship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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