Airmen simulate deployment to prepare for combat situations

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airmen of the 30th Space Wing stand in formation at the mock decontamination line after a simulated Alarm Green was announced April 24 here during the North Star exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

Hawkman gives wings to Guardian Challenge team

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Hawkman "has a chat" with his arch-nemisis, The Shark. Hawkman will accompany the Guardian Challenge team to the score posting May 7-10 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley Reed)

Guardian Challenge Prep

Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron Guardian Challeng Team practice some of the events they may expect to endure during their portion of the competition. The events include various weapons and field training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Satran)

Guardian Challenge Prep

Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron Guardian Challeng Team practice some of the events they may expect to endure during their portion of the competition. The events include various weapons and field training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Satran)

Fire! Fire! Fire!

LOMPOC, Calif. -- Marty Silva, a fire fighter with the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., teaches a child at the Lompoc Boys and Girls Club to speak calmly and clearly when dialing 911 in case of an emergency on April 3. The VAFB fire department is involved with the local community to educate citizens to be more conscience of fire hazards and the importance of having a household fire safety plan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Fire! Fire! Fire!

LOMPOC, Calif. -- Marty Silva, a fire fighter with the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., spots a child at the Lompoc Boys and Girls Club going down a ladder of the VAFB fire escape trainer on April 3. The VAFB fire department is involved with the local community to educate citizens to be more conscience of fire hazards and the importance of having a household fire safety plan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Fire! Fire! Fire!

LOMPOC, Calif. -- Erin Butler, a fire fighter with the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., speaks to children at the Lompoc Boys and Girls Club about evacuation procedures if a smoke detector goes off while sleeping on April 3. The VAFB fire department is involved with the local community to educate citizens to be more conscience of fire hazards and the importance of having a household fire safety plan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Fire! Fire! Fire!

LOMPOC, Calif. -- Master Sgt. Clemente Marrero, a fire fighter with the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., teaches children at the Lompoc Boys and Girls Club how to prevent and treat burns on April 3. The VAFB fire department is involved with the local community to educate citizens to be more conscience of fire hazards and the importance of having a household fire safety plan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Airmen Participate in 11th Annual North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center Candlelight Vigil

LOMPOC, Calif. -- Tech. Sgt. David Day, a intelligence analyst with the 614th Air and Space Operations Center in Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., takes a 1 mile walk to remember sexual assault survivors during the 11th annual North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center candlelight vigil on April 1. The vigil is to honor the survivors of sexual assault and to prevent future assaults through awareness. The North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center was established in 1974 and has been providing care to Vandenberg ever since. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Airmen Participate in 11th Annual North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center Candlelight Vigil

LOMPOC, Calif. -- Masks, candles, and T-shirts are used to remember sexual assault survivors during the 11th annual North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center candlelight vigil on April 1. The vigil is to honor the survivors of sexual assault and to prevent future assaults through awareness. The North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center was established in 1974 and has been providing care to Vandenberg ever since. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Airmen Participate in 11th Annual North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center Candlelight Vigil

LOMPOC, Calif. -- Tech. Sgt. David Day, a intelligence analyst with the 614th Air and Space Operations Center in Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., lights a candle for Linda Ruiz during the 11th annual North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center candlelight vigil on April 1. The vigil is to honor the survivors of sexual assault and to prevent future assaults through awareness. The North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center was established in 1974 and has been providing care to Vandenberg ever since. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Airmen Participate in 11th Annual North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center Candlelight Vigil

LOMPOC, Calif. -- Airmen and civilian volunteers take a moment of silence to remember sexual assault survivors during the 11th annual North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center candlelight vigil on April 1. The vigil is to honor the survivors of sexual assault and to prevent future assaults through awareness. The North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center was established in 1974 and has been providing care to Vandenberg ever since. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)