AF Assistance Fund BBQ

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Chief Master Sgt. Suzanne Talbert, 30th Space Wing command chief, plays a pick-up game of cornhole during the Air Force Assistance Fund kick-off barbeque at Cocheo Park here Tuesday, March 20, 2012. According to the AFAF website, the fund was established as an annual fundraiser for the charities that directly support Air Force people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

AF Assistance Fund BBQ

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Tech. Sgt. Tracey Drake, the NCO in charge of Tricare operations at the 30th Medical Support Squadron, collects donations during the Air Force Assistance Fund kick-off barbeque at Cocheo Park here Tuesday, March 20, 2012. According to the AFAF website, the fund was established as an annual fundraiser for the charities that directly support Air Force people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

AF Assistance Fund BBQ

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airmen face-off during the "Eagles vs. Chiefs" volleyball game at the Air Force Assistance Fund kick-off barbeque here Tuesday, March 20, 2012. An "Eagles vs. Chiefs" game typically pits a team of Vandenberg commanders against a team of Vandenberg command chiefs. The Chiefs won both matches by a score of 15 to 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

AF Assistance Fund BBQ

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airmen face-off during the "Eagles vs. Chiefs" volleyball game at the Air Force Assistance Fund kick-off barbeque here Tuesday, March 20, 2012. An "Eagles vs. Chiefs" game typically pits a team of Vandenberg commanders against a team of Vandenberg command chiefs. The Chiefs won both matches by a score of 15 to 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Team V visits Northstar

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- 30th Security Forces Squadron members defend an entry control point during a simulated attack at the Northstar exercise here Thursday, March 15, 2012. The Northstar exercise tests the deployment capabilities and combat readiness skills for Vandenberg Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Team V visits Northstar

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airman Joseph Rivera, 30th Security Forces Squadron member, reviews his Airman's manual for Self-Aid and Buddy Care information here Thursday, March 15, 2012. The Northstar exercise tests the deployment capabilities and combat readiness skills for Vandenberg Airmen (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Team V visits Northstar

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Alfred Esposito, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness Flight member, briefs Team V members at the start of the Northstar exercise here Thursday, March 15, 2012. The Northstar exercise tests the deployment capabilities and combat readiness skills for Vandenberg Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Team V visits Northstar

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airman 1st Class Thomas Shea, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron member, poses for a photo during the Northstar exercise training here Thursday, March 15, 2012. Airman Shea depicts the combat readiness skills and his job specialty working as a technician in the 30th CES Utilities Systems Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Team V visits Northstar

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airman Janette Molina, 30th Security Forces Squadron member, listens to a safety briefing during the Northstar exercise training here Tuesday, March 13, 2012. The Northstar exercise tests deployment capabilities and combat readiness skills for Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Team V visits Northstar

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airman Janette Molina, 30th Security Forces Squadron member, scans her area of responsibility in a defensive fighting position during the Northstar exercise training here Tuesday, March 13, 2012. The Northstar exercise tests deployment capabilities and combat readiness skills for Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Team V visits Northstar

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airman 1st Class Thomas Shea, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron member, in-processes during the Northstar exercise training here Tuesday, March 14, 2012. The Northstar exercise tests the deployment capabilities and training procedures for Airmen on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Team V visits Northstar

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Team V members learn about explosives ordnance identification procedures at Cocheo Park during the Northstar exercise training here Tuesday, March 13, 2012. The Northstar exercise tests the deployment capabilities and training procedures for Airmen on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Drag that bag it's time to deploy

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Lilet Rey, 30th Comptroller Squadron member, checks her flak vest during a Northstar exercise bag drag here Thursday, March 8, 2012. A mobility bag consists of items essential for a deployer to have when tasked to deploy at a moments notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Drag that bag it's time to deploy

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Matthew Hansen, 30th Comptroller Squadron and Wing Staff Agency unit deployment manager, assists Capt. Nick Tesmer, 30th Space Wing Judge Advocate member, with his flak jacket during a Northstar exercise bag drag here Thursday, March 8, 2012. A mobility bag consists of items essential for a deployer to have when tasked to deploy at a moments notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Drag that bag it's time to deploy

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Eljurious Whiteside, 30th Space Wing Command Post member, checks his mobility bag list during a Northstar exercise bag drag here Thursday, March 8, 2012. A mobility bag consists of items essential for a deployer to have when tasked to deploy at a moments notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

381st Training Group dedicates building to WWII hero

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The 381st Training Group Airman Learning Center building dedication for Staff Sgt. Francis Owens, World War II Army Air Corps 533rd Bombardment Squadron B-17 Bomber tail gunner, unveils Friday, March 9, 2012. Sergeant Owens died in support of WWII during an escape from enemy personnel in Belgium. (Courtesy photo)

381st Training Group dedicates building to WWII hero

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- James Owens, brother of Staff Sgt. Francis Owens, World War II Army Air Corps 533rd Bombardment Squadron B-17 Bomber tail gunner, speaks during the 381st Training Group Airman Learning Center building dedication Friday, March 9, 2012. Sergeant Owens died in support of WWII during an escape from enemy personnel in Belgium. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

381st Training Group dedicates building to WWII hero

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The 381st Training Group Airman Learning Center building dedication unveils a plaque for Staff Sgt. Francis Owens, World War II Army Air Corps 533rd Bombardment Squadron B-17 Bomber tail gunner Friday, March 9, 2012. Sergeant Owens died in support of WWII during an escape from enemy personnel in Belgium. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Space and Sea Girl Scouts celebrate 100 Years

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Col. Heather Yates, 30th Range Management Squadron commander and former girl scout, addresses the Vandenberg Space and Sea Girl Scouts during a ceremony celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts here, Monday, March 12, 2012. Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts March 12, 1912 and believed that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jerry E. Clemens Jr.)

Space and Sea Girl Scouts celebrate 100 Years

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Vandenberg Space and Sea Girl Scouts post the colors during a ceremony celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts here, Monday, March 12, 2012. Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts March 12, 1912 and believed that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jerry E. Clemens Jr.)

Testing the mussels on Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- The 30th Medical Operations Squadron public health technicians collect sea mussels for testing at Minuteman Beach for testing Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. The 30th MDOS collect the mussel samples to assist the California Department of Public Health to test for toxins in the ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Testing the mussels on Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Senior Airman Barry Jones, a 30th Medical Operations Squadron public health technician, picks up a sea mussel at Minuteman Beach Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. The 30th MDOS collect the mussel samples to assist the California Department of Public Health test for toxins in the ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Testing the mussels on Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Tech. Sgt. Roy Champion, 30th Medical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of community health, hands a bucket of sea mussels to Senior Airman Barry Jones, a 30th MDOS public health technician, during a sea mussel collection at Minuteman Beach Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. The 30th MDOS collects the mussel samples to assist the California Department of Public Health test for toxins in the ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Testing the mussels on Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Tech. Sgt. Roy Champion, 30th Medical Operations Squadron, NCO in charge of community health, Senior Airman Barry Jones, a 30th MDOS public health technician and Airman 1st Class Charles Bryant, a 30th MDOS public health technician, dig up sea mussels for testing at Minuteman Beach Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. The sea mussels are tested for paralytic shellfish poisoning and domoic acid to ensure the oceanic wildlife is safe for consumption. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)