Flower Festival Parade 2013

LOMPOC, Calif. -- Chief Master Sgt. Ryan Peterson, 30th Space Wing command chief, and wife Andra, wave to spectators during the city of Lompoc's 61st annual Flower Festival Parade on Saturday, July 29. Peterson rode in the procession for the parade which was themed "A Salute to the Red, White and Blue". (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Flower Festival Parade 2013

LOMPOC, Calif. -- Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing commander, and wife Christine, wave to spectators during the city of Lompoc's 61st annual Flower Festival Parade on Saturday, June 29. Balts rode in the procession for the parade which was themed "A Salute to the Red, White and Blue". (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Flower Festival Parade 2013

LOMPOC, Calif. -- Members of the Vandenberg Honor Guard team march through the city of Lompoc during the city's 61st annual Flower Festival Parade on Saturday, June 29. The team was selected to lead the procession for the parade which was themed "A Salute to the Red, White and Blue". (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Up, up and away Pegasus

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A L-1011 “Stargazer” carrier aircraft and its lead plane turn toward Monterey Bay after take-off at the base flightline here Thursday, June 27, 2013. The launch of an Orbital Sciences Corporation Pegasus XL rocket launched from the “Stargazer” carrier aircraft off the coast of Monterey Bay. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Up, up and away Pegasus

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A L-1011 “Stargazer” carrier aircraft carrying an Orbital Sciences Corporation Pegasus XL rocket takes off at the base flightline here Thursday, June 27, 2013. The launch of a Pegasus XL rocket launched from the “Stargazer” carrier aircraft off the coast of Monterey Bay. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Up, up and away Pegasus

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A L-1011 “Stargazer” carrier aircraft and its lead plane prepare for take-off at the base flightline here Thursday, June 27, 2013. The launch of an Orbital Sciences Corporation Pegasus XL rocket launched from the “Stargazer” carrier aircraft off the coast of Monterey Bay. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

30th Operations Group changes command

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Marcelino Del Rosario, incoming 30th Operations Group commander, addresses the guests and 30 OG members after assuming command during a change of command here Tuesday, June 25. Del Rosario previously was the Chief, Assessments and Analyses, Cooperative Threat Reduction Department, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

30th Operations Group changes command

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing commander, accepts the ceremonial guidon from Col. David Hook, departing 30th Operations Group commander, during a change of command here Tuesday, June 25. The passing of the guidon represents the transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

30th Operations Group changes command

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing commander, addresses 30th Operations Group members and guests during the 30 OG change of command ceremony here Tuesday, June 25. The 30 OG commands and controls the Western Range and directs range resources in support of space launches, missile test launches and aeronautical and space surveillance operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

30th Operations Group changes command

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Vandenberg Color Guard members march in to post the colors during the 30th Operations Group change of command ceremony here Tuesday, June 25. The 30 OG commands and controls the Western Range and directs range resources in support of space launches, missile test launches and aeronautical and space surveillance operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

ALS Graduation 13-E

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing commander, shakes hands with Senior Airman Travis Macguire, Airman Leadership School graduate, as he congratulates all the members of Class 13-E during their graduation ceremony here, Thursday, 20 June. ALS is a five week-long United States Air Force program designed to develop airmen into effective front-line supervisors, focusing on the development of leadership abilities as well as effective communication. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

ALS Graduation 13-E

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Guests and family members give a congratulatory round of applause for Class 13-E, a group of sixteen graduates from Airman Leadership School, during a ceremony here Thursday, 20 June. ALS is a five week-long United States Air Force program designed to develop airmen into effective front-line supervisors, focusing on the development of leadership abilities as well as effective communication.

Housekeeping Hero

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Col. Gregory Marty, 30th Force Support Squadron commander, congratulates Adriana Quintero, 30 FSS lodging housekeeper, and awards her with a commander's coin during an award presentation ceremony here Tuesday, Jun. 18. Quintero was honored for her heroic response in helping rescue a baby that choked on an object and stopped breathing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Housekeeping Hero

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Daniel Becker, 30th Force Support Squadron lodging manager, presents Adriana Quintero, 30 FSS lodging housekeeper, with an on-the-spot cash award during a ceremony here Tuesday, Jun. 18. Quintero was honored for her heroic response in helping rescue a baby that choked on an object and stopped breathing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

U.S. Army celebrates 238th birthday

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – U.S. Army Lt. Col. Aaron Luck’s, Joint Functional Component Command for Space chief of force enhancement, sword is placed near the U.S. Army birthday cake during a birthday party ceremony here Friday, June 14, 2013. The U.S. Army was born on June 14, 1775 and from that auspicious start has become a major fighting force built upon professional men and women ready and willing to serve their country and its people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

U.S. Army celebrates 238th birthday

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Tradition dictates that the oldest soldier Lt. Col. Aaron Luck, Joint Functional Component Command for Space chief of force enhancement, and the youngest, Staff Sgt. Daniel Pineda, 614th Air and Space Operation Center member, cuts the U.S. Army birthday cake here Friday, June 14, 2013. The U.S. Army was born on June 14, 1775, was leaderless until July 3, 1775 and since then has grown to become a major fighting force built upon professional men and women ready and willing to serve their country and its people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Welcome home defenders

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.—Tech. Sgt. Eric Bergery, 30th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, hugs his son and daughter immediately after stepping off of a bus outside the 30th Security Forces Squadron building here June 7, 2013. Bergery and 10 other defenders returned from a six-month deployment in an undisclosed location in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Kaylee Ausbun)

Welcome home defenders

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.— Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron step off a bus at the 30 SFS building here June 7, 2013. Eleven defenders returned from a six-month deployment in an undisclosed location in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Kaylee Ausbun)

The 14th Air Force takes trophy home

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Members of the 14th Air Force soccer team pose for a victory group photo after defeating the 30th Security Forces Squadron’s soccer team 4-1 during a soccer championship here Thursday evening, June 6, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

The 14th Air Force takes trophy home

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Lt. Col. Gerald Mulhollen, 30th Security Forces Squadron commander, blocks a header from Airman 1st Class John Rivera, 381st Training Support Squadron knowledge operation manager, during a soccer championship here Thursday, June 6, 2013. The 14th AF became the soccer champions after defeating the 30th SFS with a final score of 4-1 for the win. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

The 14th Air Force takes trophy home

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Number 19, Airman 1st Class Jessy Luz, 30th Security Forces Squadron response force member, uses his head to direct the ball during a soccer championship here Thursday, June 6, 2013. The 14th AF became the soccer champions after defeating the 30th SFS with a final score of 4-1 for the win. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

The 14th Air Force takes trophy home

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Charles Yeagley, 614th Space Communication Squadron contractor, kicks a soccer ball past the defending Senior Airman Julian Rangel, 30th Security Forces Squadron confinement technician, during a soccer championship here Thursday, June 6, 2013. The 14th AF became the soccer champions after defeating the 30th SFS with a final score of 4-1 for the win. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

Team V congratulates newest MSgt. selects

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Col. Brent McArthur, 30th Space Wing vice commander, congratulates the individuals selected to the rank of master sergeant at the Pacific Coast Club’s enlisted lounge here Friday, May 31, 2013. The master sergeants promotion ceremony recognizes the significant promotion to senior noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Team V congratulates newest MSgt selects

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A congratulatory cake for team V’s newest master sergeant’s sets during Vandenberg’s Master Sergeants Promotion Ceremony at the Pacific Coast Club’s enlisted lounge here Friday, May 31, 2013. The master sergeants promotion ceremony recognizes the significant promotion to senior noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)