KUDOS tiny deployments

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Approximately 52 children processed through a deployment line to receive gear and briefings during a Kids Understanding Deployments Operations event at Cocheo Park here Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. KUDOS simulated a deployment processing line for dependents to help them understand the deployment process their parents or guardians go through before deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

KUDOS tiny deployments

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Nicholas D’Alessio, Maj. Jason D’Alessio, Joint Functional Component Command for Space chief space situational awareness integration officer for the Joint Space Operations Center, gets his face painted during the Kids Understanding Deployments Operations event at Cocheo Park here Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. KUDOS simulated a deployment processing line for dependents to help them understand the deployment process their parents or guardians go through before deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

E-waste collection event

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airman Robert Lonack and Senior Airman Vance Hanson, 30th Space Communications Squadron members, unload a container of electronic cords and cables for disposal during a collection event Thursday, Nov 15., 2012. Over 80 Team Vandenberg members dropped off their electronic waste during this event which occurs twice annually in conjunction with both Earth Day and America Recycles Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

E-waste collection event

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A pile of electronic waste, or e-waste, is stored in a Waste Management container during a collection event Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. Over 80 Team Vandenberg members dropped off their electronic waste during this event which occurs twice annually in conjunction with both Earth Day and America Recycles Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

AF Surgeon General visits Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis, the Surgeon General of the Air Force, speaks to the personnel of the 30th Medical Group during a visit to the base here Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. Travis visited the base to view the Minuteman III missile launch and to view the 30th MDG facility and to speak with the personnel to ascertain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

AF Surgeon General visits Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis, the Surgeon General of the Air Force, speaks to the personnel of the 30th Medical Group during a visit to the base here Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. Travis visited the base to view the Minuteman III missile launch and to view the 30th MDG facility and to speak with the personnel to ascertain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Veteran's Day Ceremony at Lompoc

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Brent McArthur, 30th Space Wing vice commander, speaks to veterans and guests during a Veteran's Day ceremony in Lompoc Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. Vandenberg senior leaders partnered with local veterans groups and community leaders to speak during Veteran's Day events and offer their gratitude on behalf of active duty military to all veterans who have served their country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John Peters)

Veteran's Day Ceremony at Lompoc

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Brent McArthur, 30th Space Wing vice commander, speaks to veterans and guests during a Veteran's Day ceremony in Lompoc Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. Vandenberg senior leaders partnered with local veterans groups and community leaders to speak during Veteran's Day events and offer their gratitude on behalf of active duty military to all veterans who have served their country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John Peters)

Veteran's Day Ceremony at Santa Maria

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Nina Armagno, 30th Space Wing commander, meets with Marian Marrinan, a veteran Army Air Corps Nurse Corps member, during a Veteran's Day ceremony hosted by Santa Maria Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2521 on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. Vandenberg senior leaders partnered with local veterans groups and community leaders to speak at Veteran's Day events and offer their gratitude on behalf of active duty military to all veterans who have served their country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kathi Peoples)

Veteran's Day Ceremony at Santa Maria

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Nina Armagno, 30th Space Wing commander, and Mike Stadnick, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2521 commander, speak to a group of veterans and guests during a Veteran's Day ceremony hosted by Santa Maria Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2521 on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. Vandenberg senior leaders partnered with local veterans groups and community leaders to speak at Veteran's Day events and offer their gratitude on behalf of active duty military to all veterans who have served their country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kathi Peoples)

Veteran's Day Ceremony at Guadalupe

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col David Hook, 30th Operations Group commander, delivers his keynote speech to a group of veterans and guests during a Veteran's Day ceremony at the Guadalupe cemetery Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. Vandenberg senior leaders partnered with local veterans groups and community leaders to speak during Veteran's Day ceremonies and offer gratitude on behalf of active duty military to all veterans who have served their country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Veteran's Day Ceremony at Guadalupe

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col David Hook, 30th Operations Group commander, delivers his keynote speech to a group of veterans and guests during a Veteran's Day ceremony at the Guadalupe cemetery Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. Vandenberg senior leaders partnered with local veterans groups and community leaders to speak during Veteran's Day ceremonies and offer gratitude on behalf of active duty military to all veterans who have served their country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)