Helicopter Squadron's diverse training aids in mission success

Staff Sgt. Adam Lasher, a former flight engineer for the 76th Helicopter Squadron, does a preflight check to ensure the helicopter is air worthy.

Helicopter Squadron's diverse training aids in mission success

Huey soars above the cloudy skies of Vandenberg on a training mission.

Helicopter Squadron's diverse training aids in mission success

A crew from the 76th Helicopter Flight train using practices rescue techniques off the central coast of California. The 76th HF provides fire suppression post-launch disaster control and local wildland vegetation management.

Vandenberg Airmen put eyes in the sky

Master Sgt. Timothy Griggs (left) and Senior Airman Mirandy Mazzuca, both unmanned aerial vehicle pilots with the 30th Security Forces Squadron, pilot and conduct light checks on a Raven, one of Vandenberg’s UAVs. The Raven provides security, reconnaisance, surveillance capabilities and more. (Courtesy photo)