A: The two main types of glaciers are continental glaciers and alpine glaciers. Continental glaciers are also known as ice sheets because their form and flow are not significantly affected by underlying geographic formations. Alpine glaciers form on mountains and flow down mountain valleys.
Fast Facts. Location: Hanscom AFB is in Middlesex County, MA, and touches the towns of Bedford, Concord, Lincoln and Lexington - the birthplace of America. Hanscom is approximately 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA; 25 miles south of Nashua, New Hampshire; and 85 miles from Portland, Maine. Hanscom's homepage.
Lackland Air Force Base is located in southwest San Antonio. In October 2010, Joint Base San Antonio was established to stream-line services for Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, and Randolph Air Force Base.Although governed by a central unit, these three bases maintain separate installations in the San Antonio area.n October 2010, Joint Base San Antonio was established to stream-line services for Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, and Randolph Air Force Base. Although governed by a central unit, these three bases maintain separate installations in the San Antonio area.