Vandenberg's Combat Arms recieves new combat simulator

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Richard Boltz, the 30th Space Wing commander, fires at an aggressor while testing out the 30th Security Forces Squadron's new firearms training simulator at Combat Arms here Thursday, Dec. 15th, 2011. The new simulator provides a virtual training environment for Vandenberg members to practice real world combat tactics and train with firearms qualification scenarios. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Vandenberg's Combat Arms recieves new combat simulator

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Andrew Oliver, a 30th Security Forces Squadron combat arms trainer, briefs Col. Richard Boltz, the 30th Space Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Suzanne Talbert, the 30th SW command chief, on the 30th Security Forces Squadron's new firearms training simulator at Combat Arms here Thursday, Dec. 15th, 2011. The new simulator provides a virtual training environment for Vandenberg members to practice real world combat tactics and train with firearms qualification scenarios. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Airfield Management keeps mission flying

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Senior Airman Kristin Bethany, a 30th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, performs the daily radio check here Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011. The Airfield Management team reviews everything from broken equipment and cracks in the flightline to ensure that the airfield is ready to support operations at all times. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Airfield Management keeps mission flying

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Senior Airman Kristin Bethany, a 30th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, performs the daily radio check here Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011. The Airfield Management team reviews everything from broken equipment and cracks in the flightline to ensure that the airfield is ready to support operations at all times. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Airfield Management keeps mission flying

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airman Christopher McComus, a 30th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, drives around the flightline performing the morning inspection here Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011. The Airfield Management team documents wildlife and works closely with the base conservation office to ensure the animals stay off of the runway. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Airfield Management keeps mission flying

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airman Christopher McComus, a 30th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, places bird deterrent spikes back onto a sign on the flightline here Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011. The Airfield Management team reviews broken equipment and cracks in the flightline to ensure that the airfield is ready to support operations at all times. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)