Vandenberg hosts the 24th Annual Texas Blowout event

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Michael Ryan, son of Tech. Sgt. Kevin Ryan Jr., the 381st Training Group noncommissioned officer in-charge of training assessment, and Stephanie Ryan, pins the tail on a donkey during the 24th Annual Texas Blowout event at Cocheo Park here Friday, August 10, 2012. The 392d Training Squadron hosted the event to help support families and bring camaraderie to the Vandenberg community by providing attractions including a bounce house, a car show, pin the tail on the donkey and a cow pie tossing competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Vandenberg hosts the 24th Annual Texas Blowout event

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- 2nd Lt. Mason Armstrong, a 532nd Training Squadron member, serves a hotdog to Capt. Nick Barton, a 533rd Training Squadron member, during the 24th Annual Texas Blowout event at Cocheo Park here Friday, August 10, 2012. The 392d Training Squadron hosted the event to help support families and bring camaraderie to the Vandenberg community by providing attractions including a bounce house, a car show, pin the tail on the donkey and a cow pie tossing competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Nation of Patriots Riders Stop at Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Nation of Patriots motorcyclists known as "Patriot Riders" rallied outside the Pacific Coast Club after finishing a ceremonial ride with Team V riders here Thursday, July 26, 2012. The riders are carrying a U.S. flag across the 48 continental United States as part of their "Patriot Tour" to honor our nation's military members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Nation of Patriots Riders Stop at Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Nation of Patriots motorcyclists known as "Patriot Riders" rallied outside the Pacific Coast Club after finishing a ceremonial ride with Team V riders here Thursday, July 26, 2012. The riders are carrying a U.S. flag across the 48 continental United States as part of their "Patriot Tour" to honor our nation's military members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Hot Shots Return to Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Nina Armagno, 30th Space Wing commander, shakes hands with Hot Shots members Travis Asmus, Trent Ogan and Bradley Mabury during a reception at the Pacific Coast Club Thursday, July 19, 2012. Two days after returning home from the Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado the Hot Shots were called to fight the Santa Margarita, Calif. wildland fires, where their backfire and burnout operations resulted in saving approximately 60 homes over a three day period. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Hot Shots Return to Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Nina Armagno, 30th Space Wing commander, congratulates Jesse Hendricks, Travis Asmus, Trent Ogan, Bradley Mabery and other members of the Vandenberg Hot Shots crew during a reception at the Pacific Coast Club Thursday, July 19, 2012. Two days after returning home from the Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado the Hot Shots were called to fight the Santa Margarita, Calif. wildland fires, where their backfire and burnout operations resulted in saving approximately 60 homes over a three day period. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Hot Shots part duex!

The final eight members of Vandenberg's Hot Shots crew and their families pose with Col. Nina Armagno, 30th Space Wing commander, and other members of Vandenberg's Fire Department, after returning to base Friday, July 13. The Vandenberg Hot Shot crew spent more than two weeks fighting the wildland fires that devastated Colorado and Wyoming. On their return home, this Hot Shots crew also witnessed a United Parcel Service truck lose control and flip off of the highway. First on scene, the Hot Shots provided first aid and controlled the scene until the California Highway Patrol could respond. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Hot Shots return to Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Col. Nina Armagno, 30th Space Wing commander, greets returning Vandenberg Hot Shots crew members here, Thursday, July 12, 2012. The Hot Shots were fighting wildfires in Colorado and Wyoming, which burned 29,168 acres total and destroyed nearly 350 houses in Colorado. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jerry E. Clemens Jr.)

Hot Shots Return to Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Ten Vandenberg Hot Shots crew members return home in their crew vehicle here, Thursday, July 12, 2012. The Hot Shots were fighting wildfires in Colorado and Wyoming, which burned 29,168 acres total and destroyed nearly 350 houses in Colorado. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jerry E. Clemens Jr.)

Hot Shots Return to Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Ten Vandenberg Hot Shots crew members return home in their crew vehicle here, Thursday, July 12, 2012. The Hot Shots were fighting wildfires in Colorado and Wyoming, which burned 29,168 acres total and destroyed nearly 350 houses in Colorado. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jerry E. Clemens Jr.)

The Vandenberg Hot Shots return home

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Brent McArther, 30th Space Wing vice commander, speaks with members of the Vandenberg Hot Shots outside the Pacific Coast Club here after they returned from fighting wildfires in Colorado and Wyoming Thursday, July 12, 2012. Wildfires in Colorado and Wyoming burned 29,168 acres total and destroyed nearly 350 houses in Colorado. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

The Vandenberg Hot Shots return home

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A Vandenberg Hot Shots crew vehicle is doused by fire trucks as it arrives at the Pacific Coast Club here after returning from fighting wildfires in Colorado and Wyoming Thursday, July 12, 2012. Wildfires in Colorado and Wyoming burned 29,168 acres total and destroyed nearly 350 houses in Colorado. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)