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Capt. Andrew Geisel, 651st Electronic Systems Squadron contracting officer, was returning from a six month deployment in Afghanistan when his wife, Jennifer, went into labor with Rylee (top), Alexandria (left) and Cole. Family members and Air Force personnel, including individuals from Hanscom, helped Captain Geisel arrive at the hospital in Great Falls, Mont. in time to see the triplets delivered. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Airmen attend White House ceremony

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. – Hanscom Airmen attend a Sept. 19 White House ceremony to honor the Boston Celtics, 2008 NBA World Champions. Pictured with Celtics guard and NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, Paul Pierce, are front row from left Staff Sgt. Christopher Cross, Lt. Col. Danielle Bernard, Tech. Sgt. Dennis Martin, Senior Airman Anete Adams, Tech. Sgt. Cathe Rynkowski, Chief Master Sgt. Karen McCoy; Back row from left Capt. Craig Anders, Senior Airman Maurice Morrell, Paul Pierce, 1st Lt. David Hanisch, Capt. Erik Rhylander. (Courtesy photo)

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Airmen learn about drugs to fight crime

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- A table displays pipes, baggies of cocaine, heroin and marijuana, needles, and various knives for 66th Security Forces Squadron Airmen attending a drug familiarization training session Sept. 17. All of the table's contents were confiscated by Saugus, Mass., police officers during drug arrests. The course was taught by a narcotics detective from the Saugus Police Department. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lisa Spilinek)

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Airmen learn about drugs to fight crime

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Senior Master Sgt. James Scott, 66th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, shows junior Airmen a bag of drug paraphernalia during a drug familiarization class Sept. 17. Sergeant Scott is an Air Force reservist currently serving full-time at Hanscom while members of the 66 SFS squadron are deployed. He is also a police officer with the Saugus, Mass., Police Department; the drugs and drug paraphernalia displayed during the class were the results of arrests made in Saugus. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lisa Spilinek)

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Airmen learn about drugs to fight crime

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Airman Jonathon Sanchez, 66th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, examines a bag of Oxycontin pills that were confiscated by police officers in Saugus, Mass. A detective from the Saugus Police Department brought various drugs and drug paraphernalia to Hanscom Sept. 17 and 18 to teach security forces Airmen what to look for during day-to-day patrol operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lisa Spilinek)

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Airmen learn about drugs to fight crime

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Airmen 1st Class Phillip Prather and Nicole Barajas, 66th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, examine a bag of drug paraphernalia during a drug familiarization class Sept. 17. The drug familiarization training included lessons on evidence gathering, elements of drug possession, and Article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The training, which was documented in the Airmen's training records, concluded with a controlled burn of marijuana. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lisa Spilinek)

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We remember

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- "They are unable to be with their loved ones and families tonight, so we join together to pay our humble tribute to them, and bear witness to their continued absence. Let us remember and never forget their sacrifices. May God forever watch over them and protect them and their families." Senior Airman Amanda Carter, 66th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician, leads a ceremony honoring prisoners of war and servicemembers missing in action Sept. 4. Such ceremonies are held before many official base events to honor and remember fallen comrades. National POW/MIA Day is Sept. 19. The POW(U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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We remember

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- "The candle is reminiscent of the light of hope which lives in our hearts to illuminate their way home, away from their captors, to the open arms of a grateful nation." Senior Airman Amanda Carter, 66th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician, leads a ceremony honoring prisoners of war and servicemembers missing in action Sept. 4. Such ceremonies are held before many official base events to honor and remember fallen comrades. National POW/MIA Day is Sept. 19. The POW(U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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We remember

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. ? ?The salt sprinkled on the plate reminds us of the countless fallen tears of families as they wait.? Senior Airman Amanda Carter, 66th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician, leads a ceremony honoring prisoners of war and servicemembers missing in action Sept. 4. Such ceremonies are held before many official base events to honor and remember fallen comrades. National POW/MIA Day is Sept. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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We remember

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- "A slice of lemon on the plate reminds us of their bitter fate." Senior Airman Amanda Carter, 66th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician, leads a ceremony honoring prisoners of war and servicemembers missing in action Sept. 4. Such ceremonies are held before many official base events to honor and remember fallen comrades. National POW/MIA Day is Sept. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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We remember

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- "The yellow ribbon on the vase represents the yellow ribbons worn on the lapels of the thousands who demand with unyielding determination a proper accounting of our comrades who are not among us tonight." Senior Airman Amanda Carter, 66th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician, leads a ceremony honoring prisoners of war and servicemembers missing in action Sept. 4. Such ceremonies are held before many official base events to honor and remember fallen comrades. National POW/MIA Day is Sept. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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We remember

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- "This table, set for one, is small, symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner, alone against his or her suppressors. The single red rose in the vase, signifies the blood they many have shed in sacrifice to ensure the freedom of our beloved United States of America. This rose also reminds us of the family and friends of our missing comrades who keep the faith, while awaiting their return." Senior Airman Amanda Carter, 66th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician, leads a ceremony honoring prisoners of war and servicemembers missing in action Sept. 4. Such ceremonies are held before many official base events to honor and remember fallen comrades. National POW/MIA Day is Sept. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Now hiring

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Students Gus Medina and Ainsley Castro review literature from the U.S. Secret Service booth at the Hanscom Job fair Sept. 12. Both are currently students at Bentley College in Waltham. The job fair was hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center. For a list of upcoming A&FRC classes, visit www.hanscom.af.mil/66abw/afrc/index.asp. Individuals must have access to the base to attend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Dress quickly!

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Hanscom Airmen quickly don Mission Protective Posture gear and gas masks during the 551st Electronic Systems Wing's Warrior Day Sept. 12. During the day's events, Airmen practiced various battlefield skills including weapons handling, Self Aid and Buddy Care techniques and wearing MOPP gear, which protects wearers from chemical and biological agents. Following a biological or chemical attack, every second that people remain exposed to the toxins greatly reduces their chances for survival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Dress quickly!

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Airmen assigned to the 551st Electronic Systems Wing help each other dress in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear, which protects wearers from chemical and biological agents, during the wing's Warrior Day Sept. 12. During the day's events, Airmen practiced various battlefield skills including weapons handling, Self Aid and Buddy Care techniques and wearing MOPP gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Dress quickly!

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- An Airman fastens his hood around his gas mask during the 551st Electronic Systems Wing's Warrior Day Sept. 12. During the day's events, Airmen practiced various battlefield skills including weapons handling, Self Aid and Buddy Care techniques and wearing Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear, which protects wearers from chemical and biological agents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Books for all ages

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Johnson, 66th Security Forces Squadron, peruses the nonfiction books being sold at the Hanscom Library's used book sale Sept. 11. The library offers patrons a number of adult and children's best sellers and reference books. To check the library's online catalogue, visit www.hanscomservices.com. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Greening commutes

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Holly Seiferth, 850th Electronic Systems Group contractor, peruses the Commuter Awareness Day tabled manned by Elliot Schmidt, outreach coordinator for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's MASSRIDES office, and Linda Arpino, 66th Mission Support Group Environmental office, in the Base Exchange complex Sept. 10. Hanscom employees interested in public transportation or carpooling have several programs available. The Ride Matching program, which is run by the Environmental office, pairs employees with similar work schedules to facilitate carpooling. Vanpools are also available for larger commuter groups. Additionally, employees using public transportation may qualify for the Transportation Incentive Program -- a Department of Defense program that provides financial incentives to employees to encourage commuting by mass transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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Greening commutes

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Dan Sanchez, 652nd Electronic Systems Squadron contractor, learns about carpooling options from Elliot Schmidt, outreach coordinator for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's MASSRIDES office, and Linda Arpino, 66th Mission Support Group Environmental office, at a commuter awareness booth in the Hanscom Base Exchange complex Sept. 10. Hanscom employees interested in public transportation or carpooling have several programs available to them. The Ride Matching program, which is run by the Environmental office, pairs employees with similar work schedules to facilitate carpooling. Vanpools are also available for larger commuter groups. Additionally, employees using public transportation may qualify for the Transportation Incentive Program -- a Department of Defense program that provides financial incentives to employees to encourage commuting by mass transportation. (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 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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