2012 Year in Review - February

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Michael Stonecypher, a 30th Space Wing Public Affairs Office broadcaster, teaches Vandenberg Cub Scout Pack 102 about live broadcasts in the editing room during the scouts visit to the Public Affairs Office here Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Stonecypher showed how a broadcast is performed during launch operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

2012 Year in Review - February

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Tech. Sgt. Jeffery Fay from the 30th Security Forces Squadron, inspects the Raven before conducting a test run here Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. The Raven is an unmanned aerial system that is operated by Airmen here at the 30th SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

2012 Year in Review - January

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Capt. Sean Glas, a 392nd Training Squadron intercontinental ballistic missile operations training instructor, rides his bike in the 2011 Halfmax National Championship in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. Glas is slated to compete in the International Triathlon Union’s 2012 Long Course Triathlon World Championships on July 29 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Courtesy Photo)

2012 Year in Review - January

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Tech. Sgt. Sean Yargus, a 30th Security Forces Squadron conservation officer, and his horse, Gunner, performs a lunging training session here Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. When lunging a horse, the handler can watch him from the ground to monitor his movement, soundness and natural frame. Yargus is the NCO in charge of the only Mounted Horse Patrol unit in the entire Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Scottie T. McCord)

2012 Year in Review - January

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Melinda Reed, the Health and Wellness Centerís 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)

2012 Year in Review - January

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Christine McLaughlin, the Base Vandenberg Library supervisor, of, is the lead on coordinating all the programs and events of the library which include storytime for children and the Summer Reading Program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

Bakersfield High School Junior ROTC serves on VAFB

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Bakersfield High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps members spread mulch at Honda Creek on South base here Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. The cadets came to Vandenberg to provide community service to the installation as part of their duties in JROTC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Bakersfield High School Junior ROTC serves on VAFB

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Savanna Ferguson, a Bakersfield High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet, spreads mulch at Honda Creek on South base here Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. The cadets came to Vandenberg to provide community service to the installation as part of their duties in JROTC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Bakersfield High School Junior ROTC serves on VAFB

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Brandon Batson, a Bakersfield High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet, moves mulch to be spread at Honda Creek on South base here Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. The cadets came to Vandenberg to provide community service to the installation as part of their duties in JROTC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Bakersfield High School Junior ROTC serves on VAFB

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Mariah Jeff, a Bakersfield High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet, spreads mulch at Honda Creek on South base here Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. The cadets came to Vandenberg to provide community service to the installation as part of their duties in JROTC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Bakersfield High School Junior ROTC serves on VAFB

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Bakersfield High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps members scoop mulch into a wheel barrel at Honda Creek on South base here Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. The cadets were spreading mulch as part of community service performed on the installation as part of their duties in JROTC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Bakersfield High School Junior ROTC serves on VAFB

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Bakersfield High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps members spread mulch at Honda Creek on South base here Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. The cadets came to Vandenberg to provide community service to the installation as part of their duties in JROTC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Nine names added to VAFB's Korean War Memorial

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Augie Ortiz, Santa Barbara Monumental Company certified memorialist, works on adding new names at the 40th Infantry Division Korean War Memorial here Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. The 40th lost nearly 400 soldiers in a year during the Korean War. To honor the fallen, names are etched into bricks at the memorial yearly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

Nine names added to VAFB's Korean War Memorial

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. –Augie Ortiz, Santa Barbara Monumental Company certified memorialist, wipes the residue from the new names on marble bricks at the 40th Infantry Division Korean War Memorial here Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. The 40th lost nearly 400 soldiers in a year during the Korean War. To honor the fallen, names are etched into bricks at the memorial yearly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Nine names added to VAFB's Korean War Memorial

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. –Augie Ortiz, Santa Barbara Monumental Company certified memorialist, shellacks names into marble bricks at the 40th Infantry Division Korean War Memorial here Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. The 40th lost nearly 400 soldiers in a year during the Korean War. To honor the fallen, names are etched into bricks at the memorial yearly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Nine names added to VAFB's Korean War Memorial

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. –Augie Ortiz, Santa Barbara Monumental Company certified memorialist, sandblasts names into marble bricks at the 40th Infantry Division Korean War Memorial here Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. The 40th lost nearly 400 soldiers in a year during the Korean War. To honor the fallen, names are etched into bricks at the memorial yearly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Freedom Memorial dedicated to Vandenberg

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Col. Brent McArthur, 30th Space Wing vice commander, speaks during the Vandenberg Air Force Base Monument Dedication here Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. The event included keynote speeches from prominent members of the community, base Honor Guard flag presentation, and the unveiling of the VAFB Monument. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Freedom Memorial dedicated to Vandenberg

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The 30th Space Wing Vandenberg Air Force Base Monument was unveiled Friday morning here, Dec. 7, 2012. The Vandenberg Monument was the 11th annual Freedom Memorial dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Freedom Memorial dedicated to Vandenberg

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – An American flag flies during the Vandenberg Air Force Base Monument Dedication here Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. The event included keynote speeches from prominent members of the community, base Honor Guard flag presentation, and the unveiling of the VAFB Monument. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Freedom Memorial dedicated to Vandenberg

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Larry Lavagnino, Santa Maria mayor, speaks during the Vandenberg Air Force Base Monument Dedication here Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. The Vandenberg monument was the 11th annual Freedom Memorial dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

Vandenber participates in the 6th annual Trees for Troops

LOMPOC, Calif. – Volunteers from the surrounding area help troops load and deliver trees to their houses during the 6th annual Trees for Troops event at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust here Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. This year marked the 6th annual Trees for Troops event where Santa Barbara Bank and Trust donated trees to deployed spouses and families in need assigned to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Vandenber participates in the 6th annual Trees for Troops

LOMPOC, Calif. – Vandenberg military members and civilians gather around trees during the 6th annual Trees for Troops event at Santa Barbara Bank and Trust’s Lompoc branch here Wednesday evening, Dec. 5, 2012. The event included a buffet table with hot and cold foods, speeches and tree pick-ups for deployed spouses and families in need assigned to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Team V celebrates with lights

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Vandenberg Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts sing carols to get the crowd in the holiday spirit during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of building 11777 here Tuesday evening, Dec. 4, 2012. The event included caroling, hot chocolate, the lighting of the tree and a visit from Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Team V celebrates with lights

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Feeling festive in their Santa hats; two little children wait patiently for the light show at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony event to begin here Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. The event included carols, hot chocolate, the lighting of the tree and a visit from Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)