Digital Vows

Senior Airman Carlos Moreno, 30th Space Wing Security Forces Squadron, exchanges vows with his finance, Carolina Garcia of Santa Maria, California via video teleconference here on May 26. The satellite wedding was a first of its kind at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Moreno is currently deployed to Afghanistan supporting the war on terror. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Seyer)

Holy union

Carolina Garcia of Santa Maria, Calif., and Rev. Ruben Ramos listen as Senior Airman Carlos Moreno, 30th Space Wing Security Forces Squadron, exchanges vows with his finance via video teleconference. The satellite wedding was a first of its kind held at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Moreno is currently deployed to Afghanistan supporting the war on terror. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Seyer)

'Care mail' for deployed Airmen assembled by volunteers

Volunteers from 30th Security Forces Squadron, Bravo Flight, move care packages for deployed friends and Airmen at the Vandenberg Family Readiness Center April 6. Through Operation Global Hearts, the volunteers sent 107 care packages to deployed Airmen all over the world. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew)

'Care mail' for deployed Airmen assembled by volunteers

Staff Sgt. Anthony Cruz, 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron, jokes about putting together a care package for himself for his future deployment while volunteering at the Vandenberg Family Readiness Center April 6. Through Operation Global Hearts, the volunteers sent 107 care packages to deployed Airman all over the world. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew)

Services Focus Day showcases barbecue bonanza

During 30th Services Focus Day, Airmen, their families and civilians sample Santa Maria-style barbecue tri-tip before the judges' taste test for the Vandenberg Ultimate Tri-tip Challenge March 15. Ten teams distributed samples to a crowd of hundreds during the event held to attract and inform the Vandenberg community to the many events offered on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Guy)

Wing commander, chief have breakfast with Airmen

Col. Stephen Tanous, 30th Space Wing commander, and Command Chief Timothy Gordon, 30th Space Wing command chief, chat with 20 Airmen who were chosen to eat breakfast with the new wing commander at Breakers Dining Facility, March 22. The breakfast gave wing leadership the chance to answer Airmen’s questions such as those that pertain to cost of living allowance, base gas prices and eligibility to move off base for junior enlisted. In December 2006, a question raised during the breakfast affected the entire Department of Defense, when a Vandenberg Airmen brought her concern about the Child Development Center to wing leadership. Since then, CDC’s no longer include combat duty pay when calculating the cost for child care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Cadette)

great minds

David Ballard, facilitator of the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, team 1, discusses with contractors, civilians, and military personnel the values and necessity of each missile launch on Jan. 30 at Vandenberg. AFSO21 was separated into three teams according to Vandenberg's mission concerning the 2nd Range Operations Squadron here. All the teams worked together to process a more efficient and less expensive launch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Tyler)

Family time

Chief Master Sgt. Michael Sullivan, Air Force Space Command Command Chief, talks with Master Sgt. Steven Colon and the family of deployed member, Staff Sgt. Dan Diaz on Jan. 4, at Breaker’s Dining Facility on Vandenberg. (United States Air Force photo by Airman Melinda Fields)

Santa's new sleigh

Santa talks with on of the many excited students of Crestview Elementary School on Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., after he exited his borrowed sleigh to hear some student Christmas wishes. Santa came to the school on a 76th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Huey to present student representatives with bags of candy canes for their classrooms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nichelle Griffiths)

Santa's new sleigh

Santa introduces himself to Dr. Ken Faulk, pricipal of Crestview Elementary School on Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., after he exited his borrowed sleigh to hear some student Christmas wishes. Santa came to the school on a 76th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Huey to present student representatives with bags of candy canes for their classrooms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nichelle Griffiths)

Santa's new sleigh

Santa talks with students from Crestview Elementary School on Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., about their Christmas wishes. Santa came to the school on a 76th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Huey to present student representatives with bags of candy canes for their classrooms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

Santa's new sleigh

Santa steps out of a 76th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Huey at Crestview Elementary School on Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Santa came to the school to present student representatives with bags of candy canes for their classrooms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

Pretty!

Alex Ammons, dependent of Master Sgt. Charles Ammons of the Mission Support Squadron, gets a treat from Santa after giving him his wish list at the Breakfast with Santa event December 16, 2006, at Vandenberg's Pacific Coast Club. Alex was one of more than 1500 children and their parents in attendance. The event is sponsored by the 30th Services Division annually and is open to all Vandenberg families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Roberts)

Fruit mountain

Mekenzie Rafael, dependent of Staff Sgt. Robert Rafael of the 30th Civil Engineering Squadron, stares down the serving line in awe at the amount of food available at the Breakfast with Santa event December 16, 2006, in Vandenberg's Pacific Coast Club. Mekenzie was one of more than 1500 children and their parents in attendance. The event is sponsored by the 30th Services Division annually and is open to all Vandenberg families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Roberts)

Christmas Ink

Airman Chris Herridge, 532nd Training Squadron, applies a removable tattoo to the arm of Dominic Daigle dependant of Senior Airman Shane Daigle, 576th Flight Test Squadron, at the Breakfast with Santa event December 16, 2006, in Vandenberg's Pacific Coast Club. More than 1500 children and their families filled the club for the 30th Services Division sponsored event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephanie Longoria)

Ho Ho Ho!

Families wait in line to take a photo with Santa December 16,2006, in Vandenberg's Pacific Coast Club during the Breakfast with Santa event. More than 1500 children and their families filled the club for the 30th Services Division sponsored event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephanie Longoria)

Operation Kids Christmas

Airman 1st Class Erica Stewart, 30th Space Wing, teaches 7-year-old Jesus Espinola how to salute at Vandenberg's Pacific Coast Club during Operation Kids Christmas December 9, 2006. OKC provided more than 200 underpriveledged children Christmas presents and a holiday dinner gift certificate. The event is made possible through multiple fundraising events and corporate sponsors. This was the 47th annual OKC at Vandenberg. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Stephanie Longoria)

Operation Kids Christmas

Santa Clause gives 7-year-old Violeta Guia her bag of Christmas goodies at Vandenberg's Pacific Coast Club during Operation Kids Christmas December 9, 2006. OKC provided more than 200 underpriveledged children Christmas presents and a holiday dinner gift certificate. The event is made possible through multiple fundraising events and corporate sponsors. This was the 47th annual OKC at Vandenberg. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Stephanie Longoria)

Fit to Fight

Members of the 30th Space Wing form up in preparation for the wing's monthly Fit to Fight run December 7, 2006 here. The five-kilometer run takes place on the first Thursday of every month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephanie Longoria)

Fit to Fight

Members of the 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron run in formation during the 30th Space Wing's monthly Fit to Fight run December 7, 2006 here. The five-kilometer run takes place on the first Thursday of every month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephanie Longoria)

Dining Out

Col. Benjamin Huff, 30th Mission Support Group commander, and Master Sgt. David Matos, 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron, add apple cider to the grog bowl at the 30th Space Wing Dining Out here Oct. 20.

Step 1, 2

Laura Garcia-Haas, owner of Garcia Dance Studio, dances with Capt. Walter White, 392nd Training Squadron. Capt. White was one of many who received dance lessons from Mrs. Garcia-Haas.

VAFB Airman joins USAF Honor Guard

Staff Sgt. Aaron Gray, 30th Medical Group recently accepted an assignment to serve on the United States Air Force Honor Guard at Bolling AFB, D.C. Sergeant Gray has served on the base honor guard for three years.(Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Allen Puckett)

VAFB Airman joins USAF Honor Guard

Staff Sgt. Aaron Gray, 30th Medical Group recently accepted an assignment to serve on the United States Air Force Honor Guard at Bolling AFB, D.C. Sergeant Gray has served on the base honor guard for three years.(Air Force photo/Staff Agt. Allen Puckett)