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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeffrey Kennedy, a tactical air control party Airman, demonstrates the use of his compass and radio equipment at Hanscom AFB, Mass., July 20, 2014. Kennedy serves as the TACP-Modernization program office superintendent. TAC-M, a Life Cycle Management Center unit, is responsible for acquiring and fielding mounted and dismounted TACP equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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M1145 Humvee

Robert Bubello, TACP-Modernization program manager, explains the mobile communication system that will be equipped onto the M1145 Humvee. The new system will have both voice and video channels. The program office currently has approximately 750 vehicles within their inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Calling in support

Tatical Air Control Party specialists provide over-watch of friendly forces in an undisclosed location utlizing a PSN-13 global positioning system and an AN/PRC-117F multiband manpack radio. TACPs use a variety of equipment to call in close-air support for ground forces. The TACP-Modernization program office at Hanscom AFB, Mass., is charged with equipping TACP Airmen with the necessary communication tools. (courtesy photo)

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AFOSI agent wins WIFLE award

Air Force Office of Special Investigations Special Agent Catherine J. Tobin was awarded the Julie Y. Cross Award in the international category at the Women in Federal Law Enforcement Annual Awards Luncheon in Washington, D.C. Aug. 27. The award honors a sworn federal law enforcement officer for an act of exceptional courage or heroism or for an unusual degree of stamina and willingness to go beyond the call of duty, resulting in an extraordinary achievement in the field of law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Successful learning

Staff Sgt. Ashley Lerke, 66th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, teaches “Successful Learning” to senior airmen attending ALS class 14F at the school Sept. 3. The lesson “Successful Learning” outlines to students the educational process used to achieve the desired levels of learning. The class is a five week professional military education course is designed to develop Airmen into effective front-line supervisors with a curriculum focused on developing leadership and effective communication abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Teamwork

Tech. Sgt. Marissa A. Cross, 66th Comptroller Squadron Accounting Support Flight NCO in charge, participates in a Boston Harbor turn-around on board the U.S.S. Constitution ship in Boston Aug. 29. Cross and Tech. Sgt. Jessica S. LaBrie, Battle Management Directorate Operations Management NCO in charge, attended the Navy’s Chief Petty Officer Heritage Week Aug. 25 through 29. The two NCOs spent the week learning time-honored maritime traditions such as boarding drills, gun drills and other Navy traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Teamwork

Tech. Sgt. Marissa A. Cross (left), 66th Comptroller Squadron Accounting Support Flight NCO in charge, and Tech. Sgt. Jessica S. LaBrie (right), Battle Management Directorate Operations Management NCO in charge, participates in a Boston Harbor turn-around on board the U.S.S. Constitution ship in Boston Aug. 29. Cross and LaBrie attended the Navy’s Chief Petty Officer Heritage Week Aug. 25 through 29. The two NCOs spent the week learning time-honored maritime traditions such as boarding drills, gun drills and other Navy traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Counter IED

An explosive ordnance disposal member scans the soil using a Vallan "Minehound" VMR2 metal detector during an operational utility event at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Panama City, Fla. The detector uses ground penetrating radar to locate low to non-metallic mines that can elude traditional metal detectors. The Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Branch -- a Life Cycle Management Center team based out of Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. -- was respnosible for equipping 36 deployed Air Force EOD teams with the latest handheld detectors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Donald MacMillan)

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Call for nominations: Portraits in Courage, Vol. IX

Nominations are being accepted and reviewed for inclusion in Portraits in Courage, Vol. IX, now through Oct. 13.

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66 ABG saves millions through CE energy initiatives

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Paul Mann, W.S. Anderson technician, installs a lighting sensor in a restroom in Building 1624 Aug. 11 as part of several projects on base aimed to reduce the overall energy demand. Civil engineers assigned to the 66th Air Base Group through energy projects like this and others similar have saved the Air Force more than $70 million in savings to date. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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AFLCMC-Hanscom employee wins contract management award

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Lori-Ann Dionne, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Hanscom Enterprise Acquisition Services contract specialist, was awarded the Blanche Witte Memorial Foundation Award July 29 at the National Contract Management Association World Congress meeting in Washington, D.C. This acquisition performance award recognizes military or civilian contracting personnel working in the field of procurement and contract management who have uniquely performed one or more exemplary achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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August monthly promotions

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Col. Michael A. Vogel, 66th Air Base Group commander, congratulates Tech. Sgt. Richard C. Crotty, 66th Security Forces Squadron Training NCO in charge, after his promotion to technical sergeant during the enlisted monthly promotion ceremony at the Minuteman Commons July 31. At the monthly ceremony, generally held on the last duty day of the month, the Hanscom community recognizes enlisted Airmen selected for promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Walter Santos)

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Hanscom Heroes Homecoming

Capt. Letricia Castillo, a returning deployer, high-fives a spectating child during the Hanscom Heroes Homecoming parade at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., July 23. More than 70 Airmen who have returned home from deployment in the past year, along with their family members, were honored during this summer's Heroes Homecoming. (U.S Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Critical force-protection system completed ahead of time, under budget

Installed TASS equipment provides surveillance, detection and situational awareness to the operating location during a sand storm. CONEX containers provide an excellent platform to mount equipment, provide more height for improved detection capability, and house other TASS components from the elements. Hanscom’s Force Protection Division, in collaboration with service partners and using rapid acquisition methods, recently completed the installation ahead of schedule and under budget. (Photo by Jimmy Waller)

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66th CPTS gains new leadership

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Vogel, 66th Air Base Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Andrew Gmytrasiewicz, the new 66th Comptroller Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., July 22. Gmytrasiewicz assumed command of the 66th CPTS from Lt. Col. Michael Venus. (U.S Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Quarterly Awards

U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Borger, 66th Air Base Group chaplain, receives a quarterly award from Lt. Col. Romero Reid, former 66th ABG deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Craig Poling, 66th ABG command chief. Borger was one of 12 outstanding Hanscom Airmen who received an award for the second quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Taking that next step

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Command Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Poling (beginning far left), Chief Master Sgt. Gerald J. Nunes Jr., Senior Master Sgt. Pattie A. Hassan and Master Sgt. Shon E. Teicheira (right) participate in a senior enlisted leader panel during a Senior NCO Professional Development Seminar for newly selected master sergeants at the Hanscom Education and Training Center July 17. The seminar, which leads up to the Senior NCO Induction Ceremony scheduled July 18, is designed to foster leadership skills that the master sergeant selects have learned in their Air Force careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Consumer tips on avoiding scammers

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Carolyn Zhou, Airman and Family Readiness Center summer hire, provides consumer protection information to Staff Sgt. John Sickau, Joint Personal Property Shipping Office Northeast outbound clerk, as part of Military Conusmer Protection Day at the Base Exchange July 16. The A&FRC spoke to personnel on topics such as identity theft, online banking, shopping safety, used car buying and other consumer rights information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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ALS Class 14E graduates

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Graduating members of Airman Leadership School participate in a POW/MIA Remembrance ceremony as part of a class presentation during the ALS graduation ceremony at the Minuteman Commons July 11. ALS is a five week-long Air Force PME class designed to develop Airmen into effective front-line supervisors. The curriculum focuses on developing leadership abilities as well as effective communication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Paying respect

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Airmen from across the 66th Air Base Group salute as the flag is retrieved during a retreat ceremony outside Building 1305 July 7. Members of 66 ABG participated along with the Patriot Honor Guard in the formal retreat ceremony. A retreat ceremony serves a two-fold purpose: It signals the end of the official duty day and serves as a ceremony for paying repsect to the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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