Reveille, retreat and taps are played each duty day over Hanscom Air Force Base's Giant Voice system, serving as daily reminders of military tradition and customs. Understanding the proper etiquette for each helps ensure military members, civilian employees and visitors honor these
longstanding traditions.
The 2026 Boston Marathon marked the 130th running of the world-renowned competition and highlighted a significant accomplishment for one of Team Hanscom’s premier athletes.
1st Lt. Ryan Johnson finished 30th overall (14th among Americans) out of this year’s 30,000 official entrants.
