Team V runs with wing commander

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Team V members run on Wall Beach here during Col. Richard Boltz, 30th Space Wing commander's final run Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. More than 80 Vandenberg members ran three miles with the commander as a farewell gesture for him. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Team V runs with wing commander

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Team V members run on Wall Beach here during Col. Richard Boltz, 30th Space Wing commander's final run Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. More than 80 Vandenberg members ran three miles with the commander as a farewell gesture for him. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Team V runs with wing commander

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Team V members run on Wall Beach here during Col. Richard Boltz, 30th Space Wing commander's final run Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. More than 80 Vandenberg members ran three miles with the commander as a farewell gesture for him. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Team V runs with wing commander

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Richard Boltz, 30th Space Wing commander, runs the last leg of his final run on Wall Beach as the commander here Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. More than 80 Vandenberg members ran three miles with the commander as a farewell gesture for him. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Team V runs with wing commander

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Richard Boltz, 30th Space Wing commander, talks to Vandenberg Airmen before his final run as commander on Wall Beach here Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. More than 80 Vandenberg members ran three miles with the commander as a farewell gesture for him. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

HAWC promotes Healthy Living

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Melinda Reed, the Health and Wellness Center’s health promotion dietitian, and Maggie Figueroa, a physical therapy technician, prepare healthy alternative snacks for an upcoming class here Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. The HAWC offers a variety of classes on healthy living, diabetes and cholesterol. The HAWC may be contacted by phone at 805-606-2221, or by email at vandenberg.HAWC@vandenberg.af.mil. Information on class times and registrations is available on line https://eis.afspc.af.mil/unit/30sw/30mos/HP/HAWC. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Scottie McCord)

First blood drive of 2012

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airman Penny McPherson, 30th Operations Group knowledge operator, donates blood at the education center student lounge here Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. United Blood Services are sponsored once per month by various Vandenberg organizations for an event.(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Scottie T. McCord)

First blood drive of 2012

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Tech Sgt. William Mavity, 30th Communications Squadron unit training manager, answers the pre-screening questionnaire to ensure that he is qualified to donate blood. United Blood Services are sponsored once per month by various Vandenberg organizations for an event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Scottie T. McCord)

HAWC kicks off first Lose to Win challenge

HAWC first Lose to Win

HAWC kicks off first Lose to Win challenge

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Melinda Reed, the Health and Wellness Center’s registered dietitian, talks with potential candidates about food and nutrition during the Lose to Win kickoff at the 30th Medical Group here Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. Lose to Win is a 12-week program offered as a motivating and effective way to achieve weight loss. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Scottie McCord)

Vandenberg member wins big on ‘The Price Is Right’

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Tech. Sgt. Armando Galaviz II, Vandenberg Fire north battalion chief, talks to Drew Carey, game show host, Aug. 24, at the “Price is Right” studio in Burbank Calif. Galaviz won the grand prize worth more than $33,000. (Courtesy Photo)

Bod Pod Open House

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Jonathan Low, the Health and Wellness Center’s health promotion program manager, Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing vice commander, and Lt. Col. Peter D. Reinhardt, 30th Medical Group deputy commander, officially launch the Bod Pod located at the 30th Medical Group here Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Scottie McCord)

2011 Year in Review -- Part III

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Master Sgt. David Pizzuto, the 30th Security Forces Squadron logistics section superintendent, poses with team members Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Pizzuto was in the Air Force Reserve and was recalled to active duty Oct. 14, 2001 after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Jerry E. Clemens, Jr.)

2011 Year in Review -- Part III

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron began the construction of an additional lane of traffic on east-bound Santa Lucia Canyon Road to alleviate congestion at the Lompoc Gate Monday, Aug. 1, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Bicycles for the holidays

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A Team V dependent receives her bicycle during the Village Dirtbag Bicycle Giveaway event Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. The team handed out 110 bicycles and helmets to children who have a parent deployed during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Bicycles for the holidays

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Jeff Calhoun, a Village Dirtbag Mountain Biking team member, fits Joice Sandoval, a Team V dependent, with a helmet during the Village Dirtbag Bike Giveaway event Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. During the event, 110 bicycles and helmets were given away. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Vandenberg's Combat Arms recieves new combat simulator

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Richard Boltz, the 30th Space Wing commander, tries to talk down an aggressive suspect while testing out the 30th Security Forces Squadron's new firearms training simulator at Combat Arms here Thursday, Dec. 15th, 2011. The new simulator provides a virtual training environment for Vandenberg members to practice real world combat tactics and train with firearms qualification scenarios. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Vandenberg's Combat Arms demos new combat simulator

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Wing leadership review a training scenario they just completed on the 30th Security Forces Squadron's new firearms training simulator at Combat Arms here Thursday, Dec. 15th, 2011. The new simulator provides a virtual training environment for Vandenberg to can practice real world combat tactics and train with firearms qualification scenarios. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Vandenberg's Combat Arms recieves new combat simulator

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Richard Boltz, the 30th Space Wing commander, surveys the equipment that charges training magazines with Carbon Dioxide, necessary for providing realistic recoil for firearms, for the 30th Security Forces Squadron's new firearms training simulator at Combat Arms here Thursday, Dec. 15th, 2011. The new simulator provides a virtual training environment for Vandenberg members to practice real world combat tactics and train with firearms qualification scenarios. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Vandenberg's Combat Arms recieves new combat simulator

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Richard Boltz, the 30th Space Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Suzanne Talbert, the 30th SW command chief, receive a briefing on the 30th Security Forces Squadron's new firearms training simulator at Combat Arms here Thursday, Dec. 15th, 2011. The new simulator provides a virtual training environment for Vandenberg members to practice real world combat tactics and train with firearms qualification scenarios. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Airfield Management keeps mission flying

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Tech. Sgt. Donald Baily and Senior Airman Christopher McComus, both 30th Operations Support Squadron airfield managers, speak after the morning flightline inspection about bird sighting on the runway here Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011. The Airfield Management team documents wildlife and works closely with the base conservation office to ensure the animals stay off of the runway. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Airfield Management keeps mission flying

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airman Christopher McComus, a 30th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, notes a crack in the taxiway during the morning flightline inspection here Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011. The Airfield Management team reviews broken equipment and cracks in the flightline to ensure that the airfield is ready to support operations at all times. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Lifting spirits one car at a time

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Eric Whittaker, a United Paradine contractor, shows us bad tread wear while changing tires at the auto hobby shop here Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. The auto hobby shop is open to customers with base access offering a variety of services and a knowledgeable staff to help with automotive projects. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jerry E. Clemens Jr.)

Lifting spirits one car at a time

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Eric Whittaker, a United Paradine contractor, uses an air tool to change a tire at the auto hobby shop here Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. The auto hobby shop is open to customers with base access offering a variety of services and a knowledgeable staff to help with automotive projects. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jerry E. Clemens Jr.)