Vandenberg hosts education fair

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE--The Vandenberg education center hosted an education fair that allowed members of team Vandenberg to find out more about educational and career oppurtunities. Airman 1st Class Ieshia Pledger listens as she learns how she can finish her CCAF. (US Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Carter)

Texas Blowout to cookout cocheo park for OKC

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASECanadian Air Force Sgt. Marc Corriveau, 533rd Training Squadron, treats Jacob Cronin, 5, to a snow cone during the 17th annual Texas Blowout Barbecue held in Cocheo Park Sept. 9, 2005.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Orly Tyrell)

76th Helicopter Squadron takes fini-flight, wet down

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Steve Tanous, 30th Space Wing commander, enjoys a scenic view of Vandenberg during the 76th Helicopter Squadron's final flight July 31. The 76th HS is set to inactivate during a ceremony at the hangar at 10 a.m. on Aug. 2, bringing a 49-year era of helicopters at Vandenberg to a close. The squadron's mission of space launch security will continue to be maintained by unmanned aerial vehicles operated by the 30th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Richard Freeland)

Vandenberg volunteer awarded AF youth of the year

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Austin Camblin, chosen as Air Force Services Youth of the Year, runs the Fit Factor youth program at the Vandenberg Youth Center. The award is provided to motivate 10- to 18-year-old children to stay involved in the Fit Factor program. The 15 year old is a Cabrillo High School sophomore and has volunteered with youth center for three years. He also participates in the Red Cross Program, the Southern California Special Olympics and the Wise Guys, which is a program that teaches financial and business tools to teens. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Kristi Emler)

Digital Vows

Senior Airman Carlos Moreno, 30th Space Wing Security Forces Squadron, exchanges vows with his finance, Carolina Garcia of Santa Maria, California via video teleconference here on May 26. The satellite wedding was a first of its kind at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Moreno is currently deployed to Afghanistan supporting the war on terror. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Seyer)

Holy union

Carolina Garcia of Santa Maria, Calif., and Rev. Ruben Ramos listen as Senior Airman Carlos Moreno, 30th Space Wing Security Forces Squadron, exchanges vows with his finance via video teleconference. The satellite wedding was a first of its kind held at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Moreno is currently deployed to Afghanistan supporting the war on terror. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Seyer)