Child care provider goes above, beyond

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Sean Pitts reads a book to children in the care of Windy Pitts at her home on Sept. 6. Mrs. Pitts, who was recently named the 2007 Family Child Care Provider of the Year for Vandenberg, runs a full spectrum day care program from her home. Her program includes school fundamentals, arts and crafts, and field trips for the six children in her care. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Ashley Reed)

Golf tourney raises $2,500+ to help with 60th Anniv. ball

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Hawkman watches 30th Space Wing Commander Col. Steve Tanous tee off at the first hole during the 60th anniversary golf tournament at Marshallia Ranch Golf Course on Sept. 6. Thirty-Five teams of members from Vandenberg and the local community participated in the tournament to raise money for the 60th anniversary Air Force Ball, which generated over $2,500 to off-set ticket costs for the upcoming event to be held Sept. 22 at the Pacific Coast Club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew)

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- AFSPC Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Sullivan speaks with ALS students about the importance of leadership as an NCO supervising today's Airman, Wednesday August 29, 2007. The chief's visit reflected his focus on developing Airmen as leaders, which is one of the priorities of the Air Force Chief of Staff. (U.S. Air Force photograph/Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew)

Base stampedes to support Texas Blowout Barbecue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airman 1st Class Ryan Dane, 30 Medical Operations Squadron, admires the vehicles on display during the Texas Blowout Barbecue on Aug. 24. The event raised more than $18,000 for the 48th annual Operation Kids Christmas event, a celebration which provides more than 200 under privileged children with Christmas presents and a holiday dinner gift certificate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Base stampedes to support Texas Blowout Barbecue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- 2nd Lt. Angelique Mahdi, 392 Training Squadron, paints the face of 2nd Lt. Shampei Fujimura, 392nd Training Squadron, during the Texas Blowout Barbecue on Aug. 24. The event raised more than $18,000 for the 48th annual Operation Kids Christmas event, a celebration which provides more than 200 under privileged children with Christmas presents and a holiday dinner gift certificate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Youth soccer season begins with opening ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Children play a practice game following the youth soccer opening ceremony at the youth soccer field on Aug. 24. The youth soccer opening ceremony kicked off the two-month season for children ages 5 to 14 with games on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Youth soccer season begins with opening ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Children participating in the youth soccer program show their team spirit by running around the field during the youth soccer opening ceremony at the youth soccer field on Aug. 24. The youth soccer opening ceremony kicked off the two-month season for children ages 5 to 14 with games on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Youth soccer season begins with opening ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Cheerleaders perform a cheer during the youth soccer opening ceremony at the youth soccer field on Aug. 24. The youth soccer opening ceremony kicked off the two-month season for children ages 5 to 14 with games on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Base turns out to support Texas Blowout Barbecue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Motor entheusiasts check out dozens of show-room quality vehicles during the Texas Blowout Barbecue on Aug. 24. The event raised more than $18,000 for the 48th annual Operation Kids Christmas event, a celebration which provides more than 200 underpriveledged children with Christmas presents and a holiday dinner gift certificate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Eric Chin)

Base turns out to support Texas Blowout Barbecue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Hundreds of Airmen and their families turned out for the Texas Blowout Barbecue at Cocheo Park on Aug. 24. The event raised more than $18,000 for the 48th annual Operation Kids Christmas event, a celebration which provides more than 200 underpriveledged children with Christmas presents and a holiday dinner gift certificate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Eric Chin)

Base turns out to support Texas Blowout Barbecue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Team NRO prepares to launch their "road pie" payload several hundred yards for the cow chip toss during the Texas Blowout Barbecue on Aug. 24. VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Col. Mark Danehy, 148th Space Operations Squadron commander, competes for the traveling trophy in the cow chip toss during the Texas Blowout Barbecue on Aug. 24. The event raised more than $18,000 for the 48th annual Operation Kids Christmas event, a celebration which provides more than 200 underpriveledged children with Christmas presents and a holiday dinner gift certificate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Eric Chin)

Base turns out to support Texas Blowout Barbecue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Col. Mark Danehy, 148th Space Operations Squadron commander, competes for the traveling trophy in the cow chip toss during the Texas Blowout Barbecue on Aug. 24. The event raised more than $18,000 for the 48th annual Operation Kids Christmas event, a celebration which provides more than 200 underpriveledged children with Christmas presents and a holiday dinner gift certificate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Eric Chin)