2012 Year in Review - May

TORRANCE, Calif. -- Team V and Los Angeles Air Force Base Airmen salute at a Reveille Ceremony during the 53rd Annual Armed Forces Day here Saturday, May 19, 2012. More than 150 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen attended the ceremony at the military exhibits area in the Del Amo parking lot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

2012 Year in Review - May

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- 30th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructors talk to a local child about weapons used by the U.S. Air Force during a police display event at the Albertsons parking lot in Lompoc, Wednesday, May 16th, 2012. The display was held in conjunction with National Police Week, an annual celebration that recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

2012 Year in Review - May

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Katelyn Lowder, a Space and Sea Girl Scout, high fives Smokey Bear during a Vandenberg Hot Shot fire safety awareness class at the parade grounds here Wednesday, May 9, 2012. The Vandenberg Hot Shots explained their role in fighting wilderness fires and showed the tools they use to fight fire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

2012 Year in Review - May

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Dr. Ken Faulk, Crestview Elementary School principal, speaks about earning the California Distinguished School Award during an interview with a local news videographer at Crestview Elementary School here Wednesday, May 9, 2012. The school is one of seven elementary schools to earn this award in Santa Barbara County and will hold the award for four years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

2012 Year in Review - March

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- David Ybarra, a member of the Vandenberg chapter of the Green Knights, leads a group of bikers from Vandenberg to Hearst Castle here Saturday, April 21, 2012. Organized rides help familiarize bikers with how to ride safely in a group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

2012 Year in Review - March

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Patrick Del Real, a Special Olympics athlete, crosses the finish line during the Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics event at Pioneer Valley High School, Santa Maria Saturday, April 21, 2012. Team V members have volunteered with the Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics for more than 30 years. More than 145 base volunteers from 19 organizations participated in the event this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)