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Chief salute

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Senior Master Sgt. Christopher McCool salutes the flag after presenting it to Chief Master Sgt. Alfred Wilkes during his retirement ceremony at the Minuteman Commons March 1. Wilkes, 319th Recruiting Squadron superintendent, retired after serving 30 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Soldiers receive recognition

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Maj. Gen. L. Scott Rice, The Adjutant General, Massachusetts National Guard, awards the Army Achievement Medal to Spc. Derek J. Demelo of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment along with three other unit soldiers for their efforts on Feb. 9 to enable Worcester EMS to deliver a baby during Winter Storm Nemo. In total, seven Soldiers were awarded in a joint ceremony on March 3 for their outstanding acts to aid communities throughout the state during the February storm. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steve Tedeschi, Massachusetts National Guard, Public Affairs)

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Distinguished Young AFCEAN Award

LEXINGTON, Mass. – Matthew Deutsch (second from left) receives the Distinguished Young AFCEAN Award for the New England Region from Kent Schneider (left), AFCEA president and CEO; Claire Goulet (second from right), Lexington-Concord Chapter vice president for operations and administration; and Al Grasso (right), AFCEA chairman of the board. The presentation took place last month at the AFCEA West Conference in San Diego. (Photo courtesy of AFCEA)

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Airman Leadership School Class 13A graduates

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Col. Lester A. Weilacher (center), 66th Air Base Group commander, congratulates Airman Leadership School Class 13A graduates during a ceremony at the Minuteman Commons Feb. 7. By graduating from ALS, 13 enlisted members from the Air Force and Coast Guard took the next step in their professional military education journey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Ribbon cutting

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- (left to right) U.S. Air Force Col. Frank Glenn, Maj. Gen. Craig S. Olson, Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore II, Maj. Aron Potter, Col. Lester A. Weilacher, U.S. Army Col. Charles Samaris and Joe Spangenberger cut the ribbon on the new Mental Health facility attached to the 66th Medical Squadron clinic Feb. 13. Construction on the facility began in May 2012 and will officially open to patients Feb. 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Recognizing E-9s

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- (from left to right) Sgt. Maj. Alfredo Franco, Senior Master Sgt. Robert Johnson, Master Chief Yeoman Rashaun Morris, Master Chief Yeoman Scott Ayriss, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Mousseau and 1st Sgt. Rodger Newcomb light the top candle, signifying they have obtained the highest enlisted rank in the armed forces, during the Joint Service E-9 Recognition Ceremony at the Minuteman Commons Feb. 1. Hosted by the 66th Air Base Group and the Hanscom Chief's Group, the ceremony recognized Air Force, Coast Guard and Marine Corps members from throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Honoring a retiree

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Col. Lester A. Weilacher, 66th Air Base Group commander, congratulates recently retired Tech. Sgt. Patrick T. Ryan Jr. and his wife, Holly, after a ceremony in the O'Neill Auditorium Dec. 14. During his retirement ceremony, Ryan received the Purple Heart Medal for injuries received during a deployment to Iraq and the Combat Action Medal for engaging the enemy 10 days later. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Hanscom welcomes Massachusetts National Guard

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Gov. Deval Patrick and Maj. Gen. L. Scott Rice, The Adjutant General, Massachusetts National Guard, cut a ribbon signifying the official opening of the Massachusetts National Guard’s new Joint Force Headquarters here Dec. 13. Sen.-elect Elizabeth Warren, Gen. Frank J. Grass, National Guard Bureau chief, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray, state cabinet members and base leadership all attended the ceremony to officially welcome the guard to Hanscom. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Saslav, Massachusetts National Guard Public Affairs)

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Former commander returns for retirement

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Retired Lt. Gen. Ted F. Bowlds, former Electronic Systems Center commander, congratulates Cynthia Morgiewicz, International Affairs and Foreign Military Sales branch chief, while officiating her retirement ceremony at the Minuteman Commons Dec. 7. Morgiewicz retired after nearly 40 years of federal government service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Chief selects

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Senior Master Sgts. Robert Johnson and Kevin Craig (center) are welcomed into the chief corps Nov. 9 at the Minuteman Commons during a chief-select celebration. Congratulating them after the ceremonial tacking of chief stripes are current and retired members of the Chief’s Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Salute to veterans

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Retired Navy Capt. Tom Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient, speaks about military service to attendees of the Salute to Veterans event outside Building 1305 Nov. 9. The tribute focused on those who served, whether retired or honorably discharged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Hanscom’s heroes

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Family members of retired Army Lt. Col. William J. Powers and retired Air Force Master Sgt. Thomas J. Schubmehl watch as the Memorial Park flag is raised in their loved ones honor Nov. 1. Powers and Schubmehl, two former Hanscom personnel, were also honored with a tree and bronze plaque dedicated in their memory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Memorial Park

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Two former employees whose lives and accomplishments were an integral part of Hanscom will be inducted into Memorial Park, next to the clinic, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. Retired Army Lt. Col. William J. Powers Sr. (left) and retired Air Force Master Sgt. Thomas J. Schubmehl will each be honored with a tree and bronze plaque dedicated in their memory. (Courtesy photos)

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ALS graduation

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Airman Leadership School graduation attendees applaud for Senior Airman Richard Riley (left) after he was named the John Levitow Award winner Oct. 5 at the Minuteman Commons. The Levitow Award is the highest award presented at ALS and is presented to the student that demonstrated the most outstanding leadership and scholastic qualities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Recognizing Retreat

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Senior Airman Matthew Ramos, Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Schroeder and Airman 1st Class Jason Walker, all from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, retrieve the flag during a retreat ceremony outside Building 1606 Sept. 26. Members of AFLCMC participated in a formation and the U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty performed the national anthem during the monthly formal ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Air Force birthday

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Kevin Cody (second from left), Hanscom’s oldest Airman, and Airman 1st Class Pedro Serrano Velez, Hanscom youngest Airman, cut the Air Force birthday cake as Col. Lester A. Weilacher, 66th Air Base Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Baird Stiefel, Hanscom senior enlisted advisor, stand by during a birthday day celebration in the Minuteman Commons Sept. 18. In addition to the cake cutting ceremony, attendees were entertained with an Air Force uniform fashion show and music by the Band of Liberty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Important step complete for junior enlisted

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Col. Juan Gaud (left), 66th Air Base Group deputy commander, congratulates Airman Leadership School Class 12E graduate Staff Sgt. Phillip Prather Jr., 66th Security Forces Squadron, during a ceremony at the Minuteman Commons Aug. 10 as Staff Sgt. Kyle Williams, 66th Security Forces Squadron, looks on. ALS graduation marks an important step in enlisted professional military education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Commander retires

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Lt. Gen. CR Davis, current military deputy for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition and former Electronic Systems Center commander, pins the Legion of Merit on Col. Mark S. Spillman during his retirement ceremony in the Garden Auditorium July 19. Spillman served as ESC vice commander from June 2010 to May 2012 and as ESC commander from May 2012 until the organization’s transition to the Life Cycle Management Center July 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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2012 Senior NCO Induction Ceremony

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Twenty noncommissioned officers stand at attention just after “crossing the bridge,” symbolizing the transition from NCO to senior NCO, during the 2012 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at the Minuteman Commons July 20. The ceremony celebrated NCOs that made the rank of master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Air Force Honor Guard visits Hanscom to pass on knowledge

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Airmen demonstrate funeral honors during U.S. Honor Guard formal training course graduation ceremony outside the Patriot Honor Guard building June 27. A total of 22 ceremonial honor guardsmen from throughout the region attended the week and half course to learn about the firing party, pall bearing and colors sequence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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