Search resumes

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the Vandenberg Fire Department, Vandenberg Hot Shots and volunteers from eight local city and county fire departments continue the search for Sean Fleming, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, at Gaviota State Beach Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Mr. Fleming was last seen kayaking off the Santa Barbara County Coast June 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jeremy Eggers)

Search continues for Vandenberg firefighter

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Vandenberg Fire Department is currently searching for a missing Vandenberg firefighter after he failed to show for work Monday, June 21, after kayaking this past weekend off the Santa Barbara County coast. Sean Fleming, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, was last seen June 19 kayaking at Gaviota State Beach. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jeremy Eggers)

Relationship between Air Force Fellows, government agencies proves to be symbiotic

Rep. Ed Royce, speaking with Sudanese tribal leaders from the Darfur region of Sudan about their recent loss of land during a congressional delegation trip in January, 2005. At the time of the trip, Mr. Royce served as the chairman of the House of International Relations Committee's Subcommittee on Africa.(Courtesy photo/Lt. Col. Vincent Buquicchio)

SecAF discusses Minuteman III, space at Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley looks at a display featuring some of Vandenberg's previous launches during a tour of base facilities Tuesday, June 15, 2010. During his visit, Secretary Donley met with base leadership, toured facilities and observed a Minuteman III launch, the first under Air Force Global Strike Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley Reed)

Army's birthday

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Lt. Col. Mark Babakan, from the Joint Functional Component Command for Space, Spc. Ashlyn Coronado, from the 535th Headquarters Brigade, and Lt. Col. Jacqueline Patten, also from JFCC Space, cut into a cake to celebrate the United States Army’s 235th birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Lee)

AF triathlon team wins at 2010 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Maj. Jonathan Mason, the 30th Weather Squadron assistant director of operations, and 1st Lt. Scott Tonder, a 392nd Training Squadron space operations instructor, competed in the 2010 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu on Saturday, June 5, 2010. The Air Force team took first place in every category, including the fastest male, fastest female and overall fastest team for both male and female categories. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. John C. Roberts)

Children learn about space, religion at base chapel

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Approximately 180 children from the Vandenberg and surrounding communities attended the Wing Chapel Ecumenical Program’s Operation Space Vacation Bible School program at Chapel 1 on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. The program is designed to teach children about the solar system and planet trivia while also introducing them to songs, Bible verses and biblical and spiritual training for a deeper understanding of the word of God. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Steve Bauer)

Chapel team ready for VBS

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Approximately 180 children from the Vandenberg and surrounding communities attended the Wing Chapel Ecumenical Program’s Operation Space Vacation Bible School program at Chapel 1 on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Steve Bauer)

Warrior Airmen practice for real

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Challenging opposition forces, Senior Airman Norma Alvarez, of the 30th Security Forces Squadron, fires her M249 light machine gun during a North Star exercise here Thursday, June 10, 2010. At the North Star exercise, Airmen are taught to positively identify the enemy during an attack before firing their weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

Warrior Airmen aim for victory

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Staring down his sight, Senior Airman David Haldi, of the 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron, reacts to the sound of gun shots during a North Star exercise here Thursday, June 10, 2010. North Star is an exercise that helps Vandenberg Airmen prepare for deployment taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

Warrior Airmen set the scene

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Airmen of Team V work together in preparation of the North Star exercise here Thursday, June 10, 2010. The North Star exercise prepares Airmen for real world situations and wartime contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

Warrior Airmen get back to basics

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Taking initiative, Tech. Sgt. David Smith, of the 30th Launch Group, helps construct the medical tent during the North Star exercise here Thursday, June 10, 2010. The North Star exercise prepares Airmen for real world situations and wartime contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)