Vandenberg kicks off National Fire Prevention Week

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - In light of National Fire Prevention Week, Scott Balatgek, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, passes out replica fire helmets to children at the Child Development Center here Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010. The Vandenberg Fire Prevention Office is scheduled to host numerous events Oct. 3 - 8 in support of National Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Ann Blodzinski)

Vandenberg hosts Operation KUDOS

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Military members and their dependents watch a 30th Security Forces Squadron K-9 training exercise during the Operation Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Cocheo Park here Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. The event showed dependents how military members prepare for deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Satran)

Vandenberg hosts Operation KUDOS

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Handing out deployment gear, Tech Sgt. Therese Davis, from the 30th Force Support Squadron, gives a bag to a military dependent during the Operation Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Cocheo Park here Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. KUDOS put dependents on a simulated deployment to show them the deployment process through games and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Satran)

Vandenberg hosts Operation KUDOS

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Passing out dog tags, Staff Sgt. Maria Danzberger, from the 30th Force Support Squadron, hands a dog tag to a military dependent during the Operation Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Cocheo Park here Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. KUDOS simulated a deployment processing line for dependents to help them understand the deployment process their parents or guardians go through. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Satran)

Airmen run in support of breast cancer awareness, domestic violence awareness

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Col. Charles Vogt, the 30th Operations Support Squadron commander, stretches out with members of his squadron before taking part in the Fit-to-Fight Run here Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. Airmen from the 30th Space Wing and the base's tenant units run together every month to ensure Airmen maintain a high standard of physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley Reed)

Airmen run in support of breast cancer awareness, domestic violence awareness

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Richard Boltz, the 30th Space Wing commander, wears a purple shirt during the Fit-to-Fight Run in support of domestic violence awareness here Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. The base supports Domestic Violence Awareness Month with events, displays and educational opportunities throughout the month of October. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley Reed)