MSG Pride Day

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Active duty and civilian volunteers pose for a group photo during Mission Support Group Pride Day here Friday, May 10, 2013. The MSG Pride Day consisted of more than 80 volunteers with lawnmowers, weed eaters, gloves and trash bags to restore the bases appearance due to budgetary cuts. “The volunteers that have mowed already, and the ones working tomorrow, are restoring the bases appearance that we all expect. After all, our base appearance is a reflection of us as an organization and team,” said Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Abbott, 30th Mission Support Group superintendant. “Its events like this one, and many other ‘spontaneous acts of mowing,’ that show just how much pride we have in our community, Vandenberg AFB and our mission here.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

MSG Pride Day

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Active duty and civilian volunteers meet up at the parade grounds during Mission Support Group Pride Day here Friday, May 10, 2013. The MSG Pride Day consisted of more than 80 volunteers with lawnmowers, weed eaters, gloves and trash bags to restore the bases appearance due to budgetary cuts. “The volunteers that have mowed already, and the ones working tomorrow, are restoring the bases appearance that we all expect. After all, our base appearance is a reflection of us as an organization and team,” said Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Abbott, 30th Mission Support Group superintendant. “Its events like this one, and many other ‘spontaneous acts of mowing,’ that show just how much pride we have in our community, Vandenberg AFB and our mission here.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

MSG Pride Day

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Even “Superman”, also known as Airman 1st Class Justin Campos, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal apprentice, came out to volunteer during Mission Support Group Pride Day here Friday, May 10, 2013. The MSG Pride Day consisted of more than 80 volunteers with lawnmowers, weed eaters, gloves and trash bags to restore the bases appearance due to budgetary cuts. “The volunteers that have mowed already, and the ones working tomorrow, are restoring the bases appearance that we all expect. After all, our base appearance is a reflection of us as an organization and team,” said Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Abbott, 30th Mission Support Group superintendant. “Its events like this one, and many other ‘spontaneous acts of mowing,’ that show just how much pride we have in our community, Vandenberg AFB and our mission here.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

Highway 1 Brush Fire

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A Team V firefighter stands on a charred hilltop during the containment of a fire on Highway 1 here Wednesday, May 9, 2013. Vandenberg firefighters were the first responders to the 10 acre fire and, with the help of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service, contained the fire in two hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Highway 1 Brush Fire

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Vandenberg firefighters breakup and bury smoldering ashes after containing a brush fire on Highway 1 here Wednesday, May 9, 2013. The Vandenberg Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service joined forces to control the 10 acre fire within two hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Highway 1 Brush Fire

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A Team V firefighter connects hoses together during a brush fire on Highway 1 here Wednesday, May 9, 2013. Vandenberg firefighters were the first responders to the 10 acre fire and, with the help of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service, contained the fire within two hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Highway 1 Brush Fire

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A Santa Barbara County firefighter sprays smoldering ashes with water during a cooperative effort to control a blaze on Highway 1 here Wednesday, May 9, 2013. The Vandenberg Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service joined forces to control the 10 acre fire within a two hour time frame. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Highway 1 Brush Fire

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members from the Vandenberg Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, and Forest Service respond to a fire on Highway 1 here Wednesday, May 9, 2013. The seven to 10-acre fire located a half-mile north of San Antonio Road West was contained within two hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

Highway 1 Brush Fire

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members from the Vandenberg Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, and Forest Service respond to a fire on Highway 1 here Wednesday, May 9, 2013. The seven to 10-acre fire located a half-mile north of San Antonio Road West was contained within two hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

Annual Wildland Fire Academy

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters practice using a GPS to help coordinate with helicopters and to map fire perimeters here Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The firefighters were participating in Vandenberg’s Annual Wildland Fire Academy, which is designed to keep Team V’s firefighters mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

Annual Wildland Fire Academy

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters knock down fire hot-spots during training here Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The firefighters were participating in Vandenberg’s Annual Wildland Fire Academy, which is designed to keep Team V’s firefighters mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

Annual Wildland Fire Academy

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters move uphill armed with axes, shovels, and rakes during training here Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The firefighters were participating in Vandenberg’s Annual Wildland Fire Academy, which is designed to keep Team V’s firefighters mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)