Download NowColleges Near Hanscom Air Force
Hanscom Air Force Base is located 20 miles northwest of Boston. In 1941, it started out as L.G. Hanscom Field, training P-40 Warhawk pilots bound for the North African theater. By 1950, Hanscom and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology were sharing research information on the development of computers and electronics. Today, the 66th Air Base Wing manages the development and acquisition of electronic command and control systems, along with analyzing the information gathered by these systems.
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The base supports a workforce of 7,763 on 846 acres just outside of Bedford, MA--population 13,814. Revolutionary War history is big here. Three must-see attractions include:
- Salem Witch Museum
- Lexington-Concord Battlefield
- Boston's Old North Church
Hanscom AFB Education Options in Bedford
Bedford is home to two colleges:
- Middlesex Community College
- WyoTech
Of course, a short drive away, there are many more colleges and other education opportunities in Boston. So, if you like a mild climate, seafood, and small-town ambiance, this is a great place to be stationed with your family.
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The above schools represent only a portion of the schools that accept the GI Bill. A more complete list of schools: GI Bill Schools
