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)