In the works

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Scott McElroy, a Environmental Assessment and Remediation Construction Company operator engineer, guides a backhoe operator during construction here Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Construction of a new water pipeline is being completed around already existing gas and water pipelines. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

In the works

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Leobardo Herrera, of the Environmental Assessment and Remediation Construction Company, observes Shannon Stuart, of the EAR Construction Company, as he dumps dirt in the back of a truck during construction at the Utah Gate here Tuesday, May 18, 2010. The Environmental Assessment and Remediation Construction Company is replacing 3,600 feet of water pipelines with welded material to eliminate possible leakages in the furture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

Armed Forces Kids Run

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Annika and Jonah Sederberg, children of Tech. Sgt. Micky Sederberg, from the 533rd Training Squadron, warm up before beginning the Armed Forces Kids Run here Saturday, May 15, 2010. Children of Vandenberg AFB competed in the Armed Forces Kids Run at the base trail by the fitness center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Armed Forces Kids Run

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Noah, Patrick, Daniel Ovesen, sons of Senior Master Sgt. David Ovesen, from the 30th Space Communications Squadron, sign in at the registration booth and receive shirts for the Armed Forces Kids Run here Saturday, May 15, 2010. Children of Vandenberg AFB competed in the Armed Forces Kids Run at the base trail by the fitness center. Patrick Ovesen won first place in the race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Preparing for the X-37B

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Construction crews set up numbered cones to help them coordinate where special equipment is needed to aid in the replacement of metal plates on the flightline here Saturday, May 8, 2010. Construction crews replaced the metal plates to ensure the X-37B has a safe landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Preparing for the X-37B

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Mr. Greg Shoults, of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron structure shop, applies a compound to seal the bolts holding the new metal plates into the flightline here Saturday, May 8, 2010. Construction crews replaced the metal plates to ensure the X-37B has a safe landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)