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Precision engagement

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs in the Hanscom AFB Tennis Bubble before an audience of base personnel and their families Aug. 6. The team performed before a general public audience the next day, Aug. 7, in Minute Man National Historical Park in Lexington, Mass. The two, 20-minute shows featured precise weapons tosses and maneuvers as well as complex weapon exchanges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate)
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Precision engagement

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs in Minute Man National Historical Park in Lexington, Mass. Aug. 7. The Drill Team conducted two performance during their visit to Hanscom AFB. On Aug. 6 the Drill Team performed on base for the base populace; on Aug. 7 the Drill Team peformed for the public in the park. Both events were attended by approximately 100 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate)
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Precision engagement

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member Senior Airman James Cashwell chats with Brenda Huff, wife of Capt. Richard Huff, and their children Rebecca, 11, Sarah, 7, and Jake, 6, following a Drill Team performance in Minute Man National Historical Park in Lexington, Mass. Aug. 7. The Huff family recently relocated to Hanscom. The Drill Team conducted two performances during their visit to the base. On Aug. 6 the Drill Team performed on base for the base populace; on Aug. 7 the Drill Team performed for the public in the park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate)
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Rite of Passage

From left, left line: Senior Airmen Brett J. Reed, Aaron E. Minor, Prudencio Olmos, and From right, right line: Senior Airmen Michelle K. Urso, Thomas J. Credit and Evans O. Opoku participate in a flag folding ceremony conducted during the Airman Leadership School graduation held July 27 in the Minuteman Club. Eleven servicemembers graduated during the ceremony. The next ALS graduation is scheduled Oct. 5. The five-week ALS course is the first step of Professional Military Education for all enlisted Airmen. The class is required to be taken in residence before servicemembers are promoted to the rank of staff sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jan Abate).
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Taking care of business

Dads and soon-to-be dads practice changing diapers during a Dads 101 class July 27. Expectant fathers or those who have a child younger than 6 months are invited to take part in these classes to learn to be great fathers. Col. Tom Schluckebier, 66th Air Base Wing commander, has authorized duty time for active-duty members and Department of Defense civilians to attend these classes. For more information on upcoming classes, call Family Advocacy Outreach at (781) 377-4617. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)
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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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Airman missing 28 years comes home

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- From left, nearest to airplane ramp, Patriot Honor Guard Staff Sgts. Philip Pelletier and Lucien Blake render salutes as the remains of Staff Sgt. Donald Michaud are lowered from a Delta Airlines jet at Logan Airport. Joining the sergeants are members of the Logan Airport Fire Department and a member of the Massachusetts State Police. (U.S. Air Force photo by David Turner)
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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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World War II veterans reflect on careers

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Capt. Martha L. Petersante-Gioia, 66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs, looks through memorabilia that Mike Modica and Tom Fahey Jr. saved throughout their military careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)
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World War II veterans reflect on careers

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. -- Tom Fahey Jr. and long-time friend Mike Modica reminisce about their days as B-17 gunners in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Both men were stationed in Italy with the 15th Air Force as staff sergeants serving on B-17 aircraft crews. Both Airmen also flew side-by-side with the 332nd Fighter Group of the Tuskegee Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)
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Combat wedding

Senior Airman Ramona and Staff Sgt. Jeremy Curry kiss during their combat wedding held in the 66th Security Forces Squadron building on Aug. 21, 1998. The wedding is believed by the couple to be the first and only of its type to be held at Hanscom. The event was covered in the Aug. 28, 1998 edition of the Hansconian. The Currys plan to have a traditional wedding for their 10th anniversary on Aug. 21, 2008. (U.S. Air Force stock photo)
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Everyday Hero

Hanscom AFB -- A&P Pizza Cashier Nicole Morse cleans tables at the establishment, which is located next to the Shoppette, June 29. Mrs. Morse used the Heimlich Maneuver on a patron who was choking June 27. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clinton Atkins)
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Remembering the families

Families of the recent deployers marched into a cheering crowd waving American flags during Hanscom’s Heroes’ Homecoming event held June 22. During the celebration the community formally welcomed home over 60 servicemembers who had deployed within the last 6 months. Hundreds of base personnel, family and friends gathered during the ceremony. (US photo by Mark Wyatt)
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Saying 'thank you'

Senior Master Sgt. Woodrow Carter, 66th Security Forces Squadron, exchanges a handshake with Bruce Hevey, 653rd Electronic Systems Wing director, during Hanscom’s Heroes’ Homecoming event held June 22. Base leadership lined the stage to formally welcome home over 60 servicemembers who had deployed within the last 6 months. Hundreds of base personnel, family and friends gathered during the ceremony. (US photo by Mark Wyatt)
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Honoring those who serve

Lt. Col. Dennis Kitterman, Wing Chaplain for the 66th Air Base Wing, receives a medallion from Col. Tom Schluckebier, 66 ABW commander, during Hanscom’s Heroes’ Homecoming event held June 22. (Far left) Col. Bob ONeill, Electronic Systems Center chief of staff, was one of several base leaders to shake hands with the deployers. During the event, over 60 servicemember who had deployed within the last 6 months were formally welcomed home and recognized for their service. (US photo by Mark Wyatt)
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Active response

Hanscom servicemembers respond to a scenario during the Operational Readiness Inspection June 15 at Camp Patriot. Throughout the inspection base personnel were put to the test by more than 70 Air Force Materiel Command inspectors. Various deployment skills were evaluated, to include Self-Aid and Buddy Care, deployed operations readiness and initial response. (US Air Force photo by Jan Abate).
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Team wraps up recent assessment of base

From left, Mike Trudeau, Electronic Systems Center Safety Office, Capt. Morgan D’Olympia, ESC Safety Office, and Steve Weinacht, retired Air Force Senior Master Sgt. and consultant during the process, inspect the Auto Hobby Shop during the recent Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment Management Program analysis of Hanscom. (US Air Force Photo by Mark Wyatt)
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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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Helping hand

Airman 1st Class Johnathan McKean, 66th Security Forces Squadron, takes aim during deployed operations at Camp Patriot on June 15. Airman McKean along with other Hanscom servicemembers, practiced various deployment skill during the Hanscom Operational Readiness Inspection. The base was tested on its ability to handle numerous scenarios including initial response, emergency management, and deployed operations. (US Air Force photo by Jan Abate)
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Helping hand

"Deployed troops" practice Self-Aid and Buddy Care at Camp Patriot during Hanscom's Operational Readiness Inpsection. Throughout the ORI base personnel were put to the test by more than 70 Air Force Materiel Command inspectors on such topics as intial reponse, emergeancy management and deployed operations readiness. (US Air Force photo by Jan Abate)
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