Dressler Memorial Ceremony

SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Robert Hatch, president and CEO of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Visitor and Convention Bureau, unveils the Shawn Dressler Plaque on December 7. The plaque is a new addition to the Freedom Monument, honoring Shawn Dressler of the U. S. Army. Sgt. Dressler lost his life serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom on June 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cole Presley)

30th Mission Support Group Open Ranks and Retreat Ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airmen carry a flag being presented to Col. Benjamin Huff during a retreat ceremony at the headquarters building on Oct. 25. 30th Mission Support Group Airmen supported the time honored open ranks inspection. Air Force Instruction 36-2903 directs the wear of uniforms, insignias, awards and decorations. Airmen of all ranks are required to have all uniform items ready to wear at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

30th Mission Support Group Open Ranks and Retreat Ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airmen lower the flag during a retreat ceremony at the headquarters building on Oct. 25. 30th Mission Support Group Airmen supported the time honored open ranks inspection. Air Force Instruction 36-2903 directs the wear of uniforms, insignias, awards and decorations. Airmen of all ranks are required to have all uniform items ready to wear at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

30th Mission Support Group Open Ranks and Retreat Ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airman 1st Class Michael Mrozovich, a logistic planner with the 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron, stands in formation during a retreat ceremony at the headquarters building on Oct. 25. 30th Mission Support Group Airmen supported the time honored open ranks inspection. Air Force Instruction 36-2903 directs the wear of uniforms, insignias, awards and decorations. Airmen of all ranks are required to have all uniform items ready to wear at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

30th Mission Support Group Open Ranks and Retreat Ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Maj. William Archer and Airmen stand at parade rest during a retreat ceremony at the headquarters building on Oct. 25. Maj. Archer is a operations officer with the 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron. 30th Mission Support Group Airmen supported the time honored open ranks inspection. Air Force Instruction 36-2903 directs the wear of uniforms, insignias, awards and decorations. Airmen of all ranks are required to have all uniform items ready to wear at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

30th Mission Support Group Open Ranks and Retreat Ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airmen from the 30th Security Forces Squadron stand at parade rest during a retreat ceremony at the headquarters building on Oct. 25. 30th Mission Support Group Airmen supported the time honored open ranks inspection. Air Force Instruction 36-2903 directs the wear of uniforms, insignias, awards and decorations. Airmen of all ranks are required to have all uniform items ready to wear at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

30th Mission Support Group Open Ranks and Retreat Ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Benjamin Huff, 30th Mission Support Group Commander, conducts an open ranks inspection prior to a retreat ceremony on Oct. 25. 30th Mission Support Group Airmen supported the time honored open ranks inspection. Air Force Instruction 36-2903 directs the wear of uniforms, insignias, awards and decorations. Airmen of all ranks are required to have all uniform items ready to wear at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

30th Mission Support Group Open Ranks and Retreat Ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Chief Master Sgt. Ernest Guerena, a superintendent with the 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron, holds the squadron guide-on during a retreat ceremony at the headquarters building on Oct. 25. 30th Mission Support Group Airmen supported the time honored open ranks inspection. Air Force Instruction 36-2903 directs the wear of uniforms, insignias, awards and decorations. Airmen of all ranks are required to have all uniform items ready to wear at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Culture of Responsible Choices Holds Halo 2 Tournament

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Capt. Chris Bitondo, a range control officer with the 30th Operations Support Squadron, competes in the Culture of Responsible Choices Halo 2 Tournament at the Vandenberg Center on Dec. 1. This was the first event CoRC has hosted on Vandenberg. The tournament was held in hopes that it would provide Airmen with an alternative to drinking on the weekend. The winners of the event were Tech. Sgt. Edward MacIntosh, Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas and Airman 1st Class Anthony Huffman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Culture of Responsible Choices Holds Halo 2 Tournament

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Spectators watch Staff Sgt. Steve Mize and Staff Sgt. Josh Craig, 4th Space Launch Squadron, compete in the Culture of Responsible Choices Halo 2 Tournament at the Vandenberg Center on Dec. 1. This was the first event CoRC has hosted on Vandenberg. The tournament was held in hopes that it would provide Airmen with an alternative to drinking on the weekend. The winners of the event were Tech. Sgt. Edward MacIntosh, Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas and Airman 1st Class Anthony Huffman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Brigadier General Jay Santee's Promotion Ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Brig. Gen. Jay Santee's daughters, Rachel and Emily, pin on new rank during his promotion ceremony on Nov. 24. Gen. Santee is the 14th Air Force vice commander and provides leadership for the 14th AF staff, five space wings and the 614th Air and Space Operations Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Legal rights

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Master Sgt. James Woodham, the director of education and an instructor from the First Sergeant Academy at Maxwell AFB, Ala., gives an Article 15 briefing to students attending an additional duty first sergeant symposium on Nov. 16. Sergeant Woodham is a first sergeant and has been an instructor at the academy for two years. Students from many bases attended the week long course on behalf of the first sergeants council at Vandenberg to prepare them for additional duty first sergeant responsibilities, and ultimately their role as an enlisted leader. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Leadership preperation

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Master Sgt. Greg Day, a instructor from the First Sergeant Academy located at Maxwell AFB, Ala., gives an inspections and searches briefing to students attending an additional duty first sergeant symposium on Nov. 16. Sergeant Day is a first sergeant and has been an instructor at the academy for two years. Students from many bases attended the week long course on behalf of the first sergeants council at Vandenberg to prepare them for additional duty first sergeant responsibilities, and ultimately their role as an enlisted leader. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Listen up!

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Tech. Sgt. William Howell, 30th Space Wing Area Defense Paralegal, gives a briefing to students attending an additional duty first sergeant symposium on Nov. 16. The briefing explained what legal actions must be taken when an individual breaks the law. Students from many bases attended the week long course on behalf of the first sergeants council at Vandenberg to prepare them for additional duty first sergeant responsibilities, and ultimately their role as an enlisted leader. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Combat Airmen Course

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airmen John Templeton, a firefighter with the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, scans the area for "hostiles" during during Combat Airmen Training on Nov. 28. Combat Airmen Training was created to help Airmen become more effective warriors during the Air Force's transition toward both an air and ground force. Airmen support other military branches on ground assaults against terrorists the world over, which makes additional training an invaluable asset. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Combat Airmen Course

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airman John Templeton, a firefighter with the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, takes aim at a mock hostile target during Combat Airmen Training in Cocheo Park on Nov. 28. Combat Airmen Training was created to help Airmen become more effective warriors during the Air Force's transition toward both an air and ground force. Airmen support other military branches on ground assaults against terrorists the world over, which makes additional training an invaluable asset. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Combat Airmen Course

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airmen participating in Combat Airmen Training low crawl for 75 yards in Cocheo Park on Nov. 28. Combat Airmen Training was created to help Airmen become more effective warriors during the Air Force's transition toward both an air and ground force. Airmen support other military branches on ground assaults against terrorists the world over, which makes additional training an invaluable asset. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Combat Airmen Course

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Ryan Johnson low-crawls 75 yards during Combat Airmen Training at Cocheo Park on Nov. 28. The Visual Imagery and Intrusion Detection Systems technician is with the 30th Space Communications Squadron. He and other Airmen participated in the training created to help Airmen become more effective warriors during the Air Force's transition toward both an air and ground force. Airmen support other military branches on ground assaults against terrorists the world over, which makes additional training an invaluable asset. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Immunizations

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The intranasal influenza vaccine is kept in a refrigerated storage unit until distribution to patients from October through March. The intranasal vaccine was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Jan. 8 and remains an alternate method of distributing the vaccine for ages 5 through 49. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Adam Guy)

Immunizations

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Tech. Sgt. Jesus Antillon gives preparation instructions before he gives the intranasal influenza vaccine to a patient at the immunization clinic on Nov. 13. The 30th Medical Group pediatrics NCOIC gives the vaccine as an annual requirement for all active duty members to combat the potential of catching the influenza virus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Adam Guy)

Land Sharks Final Track Meet

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Land Sharks pose for a group photo prior to their final track meet on October 29. Each season lasts six weeks, with children competing in three races each. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Dr. Zink

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --Dr. Jeffrey Zink, a motivational speaker, holds a speaking presentation with the Airmen on Nov. 6. Dr. Zink is talking with Vandenberg in an attempt to boost Vandenbergs morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Olds)

Eagles vs. Chiefs Volleyball Game

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Chief Master Sgt. Darryl Powell, 614th Air and Space Operations Center, volleys the ball back to the Eagle's side of the court during an Eagles vs. Chiefs Volleyball game in the Vandenberg Fitness Center Nov. 6. This is the first Eagles vs. Chiefs game of its kind since Col. Steve Tanous took command of the 30th Space Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cole Presley)

Eagles vs. Chiefs Volleyball Game

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif, -- Members of the Eagles try to block a spike from the Chiefs during an Eagles vs. Chiefs Volleyball game in the Vandenberg Fitness Center Nov. 6. This is the first Eagles vs. Chiefs game of its kind since Col. Steve Tanous took command of the 30th Space Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cole Presley)