Freedom Memorial dedicated to Vandenberg

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – An American flag flies during the Vandenberg Air Force Base Monument Dedication here Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. The event included keynote speeches from prominent members of the community, base Honor Guard flag presentation, and the unveiling of the VAFB Monument. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Freedom Memorial dedicated to Vandenberg

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Larry Lavagnino, Santa Maria mayor, speaks during the Vandenberg Air Force Base Monument Dedication here Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. The Vandenberg monument was the 11th annual Freedom Memorial dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

Vandenber participates in the 6th annual Trees for Troops

LOMPOC, Calif. – Volunteers from the surrounding area help troops load and deliver trees to their houses during the 6th annual Trees for Troops event at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust here Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. This year marked the 6th annual Trees for Troops event where Santa Barbara Bank and Trust donated trees to deployed spouses and families in need assigned to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Vandenber participates in the 6th annual Trees for Troops

LOMPOC, Calif. – Vandenberg military members and civilians gather around trees during the 6th annual Trees for Troops event at Santa Barbara Bank and Trust’s Lompoc branch here Wednesday evening, Dec. 5, 2012. The event included a buffet table with hot and cold foods, speeches and tree pick-ups for deployed spouses and families in need assigned to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

Team V celebrates with lights

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Vandenberg Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts sing carols to get the crowd in the holiday spirit during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of building 11777 here Tuesday evening, Dec. 4, 2012. The event included caroling, hot chocolate, the lighting of the tree and a visit from Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Team V celebrates with lights

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Feeling festive in their Santa hats; two little children wait patiently for the light show at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony event to begin here Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. The event included carols, hot chocolate, the lighting of the tree and a visit from Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)