Hot Shots teach the scouts

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Space and Sea Girl Scouts learn about the instruments and tools inside the Vandenberg Hot Shot truck during a safety awareness class at the parade grounds here Wednesday, May 9, 2012. The Vandenberg Hot Shots explained their role in fighting wilderness fires and showed the tools they use to fight fire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Hot Shots teach the scouts

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Nathan Ogan, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, asks a Space and Sea Girl Scout a question about fire safety at the parade grounds here Wednesday, May 9, 2012. The Vandenberg Hot Shots explained their role in fighting wilderness fires and showed the tools they use to fight fire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

JA holds mock trial at VMS

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Capt. Aimee Haney, 30th Space Wing assistant judge advocate, swears in a 'witness' during a mock trial with students at Vandenberg Middle School here Monday, May 7th, 2012. The Judge Advocate office worked with VMS students to hold a mock trial to help them better understand the American justice system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

JA holds mock trial at VMS

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Ray Munoz, a student at Vandenberg Middle School, questions a 'witness' during a mock trial at VMS here Monday, May 7th, 2012. The Judge Advocate office worked with VMS students to hold a mock trial to help them better understand the American justice system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

JA holds mock trial at VMS

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Maj. Michael King, 30th Space Wing deputy staff judge advocate, speaks with students at Vandenberg Middle School here Monday, May 7th, 2012. The Judge Advocate office worked with VMS students to hold a mock trial to help them better understand the American justice system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

JA holds mock trial at VMS

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Capt. Aimee Haney, 30th Space Wing assistant judge advocate, speaks with students at Vandenberg Middle School here Monday, May 7th, 2012. The Judge Advocate office worked with VMS students to hold a mock trial to help them better understand the American justice system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

30th CES receives DOD level award

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Vandenberg archeologists and Mission La Purisma state park personnel help build a traditional Chumash Tule Hut at the La Purisma State Park. Vandenberg is home to more than 15 historic Native American villages. (Courtesy photo)

30th CES receives DOD level award

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A reconstructed traditional Chumash Tule Hut stands for visitors to see in Mission La Purisma State Park near Vandenberg. Vandenberg archaeologists and mission personnel collaborated to procure the materials and construct the hut. (Courtesy photo)

30th CES receives DOD level award

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Col. Richard Boltz, former 30th Space Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Angelica Johnson, former 30th SW command chief, help Vandenberg archaeologists and Chumash Tribal members excavate a site here. Vandenberg is home to more than 118 historical archeological sites. (Courtesy photo)

30th CES receives DOD level award

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Vandenberg archeologists uncover a fossilized horse skull in a cliff by the ocean here. Archeologists have identified more than 1,600 prehistoric archaeological sites on Vandenberg. (Courtesy photo)

Team V recognizes 1st quarter award winners

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The winners of the Team V 1st Quarter Awards pose for a group photo at the Pacific Coast Club here Thursday, April 26, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Team V’s kids got talent

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. –A Team V dependent performs a dance routine in the “U Got Talent” talent show at the Vandenberg Youth Center here Wednesday, April 25, 2012. The talent show is an annual event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

Vandenberg Green Knights promote motorcycle safety

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- David Ybarra, a member of the Vandenberg chapter of the Green Knights, leads a group of bikers from Vandenberg to Hearst Castle here Saturday, April 21, 2012. Organized rides help familiarize bikers with how to ride safely in a group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Vandenberg Green Knights promote motorcycle safety

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- 30th Space Wing Chaplain Lt. Col. Warren Watties, and 2nd Lt. Todd Philipy, 30th Space Wing chaplain candidate, start a ride to Hearst Castle after finishing a safety check here Saturday, April 21, 2012. The Green Knights use the acronym T-Clock, which stands for: tires, chassis, lights, oil, controls and kickstand, as an inspection checklist for their motorcycles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Team V’s kids got talent

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Kylie McFarland, a Team V dependent, performs in the “U Got Talent” talent show at the Vandenberg Youth Center here Wednesday, April 25, 2012. The talent show is an annual event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

Team V’s kids got talent

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Team V dependents perform a dance routine in the “U Got Talent” talent show at the Vandenberg Youth Center here Wednesday, April 25, 2012. The talent show is an annual event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

Team of Excellence~ 30 OSS Weather Flight

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --The 30th Operations Support Squadron's Weather Flight has overcome numerous challenges this past year to win the 2011 Air Force Space Command Outstanding Weather Organization of the Year Award. They started last year as the 30th Weather Squadron and was later inactivated and moved into the 30 OSS as the weather flight. They shined during the Air Force weather evaluations by earning an ‘excellent’ rating and an ‘outstanding performer’. This 13-member flight supported 1,500 daily operations, won four group level, nine squadron quarterly awards, had one group annual award winner, operated 272 weather sensors and issued 2,291 weather products for the base. They've supported nine launches valued at $5.6 billion dollars which helped them win the 2011 AFSPC Outstanding Weather Organization of the Year award. Please join Col. Nina Armagno, the 30th Space Wing commander by congratulating this dynamic team, this Team of Excellence, the 30 OSS Weather Flight! (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

SARC sponsored self-defense class

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Valerie Pallani, a Jiu-Jitsu instructor, shows Jessica Sandstrom, a base dependent, how to escape the chokehold applied by SSgt Elena Sawyer, 533 TRS member, during a self-defense class at the Fitness Center here Friday, April 20, 2012. The class was sponsored by the 30th Space Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

SARC sponsored self-defense class

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Mike Myers, a Jiu-Jitsu instructor, teaches Yanira Holguin-Jackson and Jamie Stone-Stevens, base dependents, grappling techniques during a self-defense class at the Fitness Center here Friday, April 20, 2012. The class was sponsored by the 30th Space Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

SARC sponsored self-defense class

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Valerie Pallani, a Jiu-Jitsu instructor, demonstrates grappling skills during a self-defense class at the fitness center here Friday, April 20, 2012. The class was sponsored by the 30th Space Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Team V supports Special Olympics

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airman 1st Class Chase Lewis, a 30th Security Forces Squadron member, awards Timothy Johnson, a Special Olympics athlete, with the gold medal for the 100 yard dash during the Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics event at Pioneer Valley High School, Santa Maria Saturday, April 21, 2012. Team V members have volunteered with the Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics for more than 30 years. More than 145 base volunteers from 19 organizations participated in the event this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Team V supports Special Olympics

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- JT Sheehan, a Special Olympics athlete, finishes a race during the Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics event at Pioneer Valley High School, Santa Maria Saturday, April 21, 2012.The Special Olympics competition is an international event that held their first summer games in Chicago, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Team V supports Special Olympics

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Patrick Del Real, a Special Olympics athlete, crosses the finish line during the Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics event at Pioneer Valley High School, Santa Maria Saturday, April 21, 2012. Team V members have volunteered with the Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics for more than 30 years. More than 145 base volunteers from 19 organizations participated in the event this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Team V supports Special Olympics

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airman 1st Class Bryan Wynkoop, a 533rd Training Squadron student, escorts Sharon Hanson, a Special Olympics athlete, during the Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics event at Pioneer Valley High School, Santa Maria Saturday, April 21, 2012. Team V members have volunteered with the Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics for more than 30 years. More than 145 base volunteers from 19 organizations participated in the event this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)