U.S. Army celebrates 238th birthday

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Tradition dictates that the oldest soldier Lt. Col. Aaron Luck, Joint Functional Component Command for Space chief of force enhancement, and the youngest, Staff Sgt. Daniel Pineda, 614th Air and Space Operation Center member, cuts the U.S. Army birthday cake here Friday, June 14, 2013. The U.S. Army was born on June 14, 1775, was leaderless until July 3, 1775 and since then has grown to become a major fighting force built upon professional men and women ready and willing to serve their country and its people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

U.S. Army celebrates 238th birthday

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – U.S. Army Capt. Paul Sneller, 614th Air and Space Operation Center officer and organizer of the event, speaks during a cake cutting in celebration of the U.S. Army’s 238th birthday here Friday, June 14, 2013. According to the official Army website, two hundred thirty-eight years ago, our nation's leaders established the Continental Army, beginning a rich heritage of successfully defending this great country and her citizens. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Welcome home defenders

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.— Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron step off a bus at the 30 SFS building here June 7, 2013. Eleven defenders returned from a six-month deployment in an undisclosed location in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Kaylee Ausbun)

Welcome home defenders

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.—Girlfriend of Senior Airman Christopher Rey, 30th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, stands by a welcome home sign at the 30th SFS building here June 7, 2013. Rey and 10 other defenders returned from a six-month deployment in an undisclosed location in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Kaylee Ausbun)

Team V congratulates newest MSgt. selects

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Col. Brent McArthur, 30th Space Wing vice commander, congratulates the individuals selected to the rank of master sergeant at the Pacific Coast Club’s enlisted lounge here Friday, May 31, 2013. The master sergeants promotion ceremony recognizes the significant promotion to senior noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Team V congratulates newest MSgt selects

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A congratulatory cake for team V’s newest master sergeant’s sets during Vandenberg’s Master Sergeants Promotion Ceremony at the Pacific Coast Club’s enlisted lounge here Friday, May 31, 2013. The master sergeants promotion ceremony recognizes the significant promotion to senior noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Team V congratulates newest MSgt selects

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – One of the master sergeant selects clap for fellow selectees during Vandenberg’s Master Sergeants Promotion Ceremony at the Pacific Coast Club’s enlisted lounge here Friday, May 31, 2013. The master sergeants promotion ceremony recognizes the significant promotion to senior noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Colonel Balts takes command of 30th SW

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Lt. Col. Mary Garbowski, 30th Medical Support Squadron commander, sings the national anthem during a change-of-command here Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Balts took command of the 30th SW at the ceremony from the former 30th SW commander, Col. Nina Armagno. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Colonel Balts takes command of 30th SW

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Lt. Gen. Susan Helms, commander of U.S. Strategic Command’s Joint Functional Component Command for Space and 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), accepts the 30th SW guideon from Col. Nina Armagno, 30th Space Wing former commander, during a change-of-command here Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Col. Keith Balts took command of the 30th SW at the ceremony from the former 30th SW commander, Armagno. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Colonel Balts takes command of 30th SW

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Lt. Gen. Susan Helms, commander of U.S. Strategic Command’s Joint Functional Component Command for Space and 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), speaks during a change-of-command here Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Col. Keith Balts took command of the 30th SW at the ceremony from the former 30th SW commander, Col. Nina Armagno. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Colonel Balts takes command of 30th SW

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The official party salutes the United States flag during a 30th Space Wing change-of-command at the parade grounds here Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Col. Keith Balts took command of the 30th SW at the ceremony from the former 30th SW commander, Col. Nina Armagno. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Colonel Balts takes command of 30th SW

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Base honor guard members post the colors during a 30th Space Wing change-of-command at the parade grounds here Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Col. Keith Balts took command of the 30th SW at the ceremony from the former 30th SW commander, Col. Nina Armagno. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)