Vandenberg tree lighting ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Vandenberg locals gather for the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony here on Dec. 4. The tree lighting ceremony was held in the spirit of the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew)

Vandenberg tree lighting ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Hawkman and Santa Claus sing Christmas carols during the tree lighting ceremony here on Dec. 4. The ceremony was held in the spirit of the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew)

NATO Visits Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Doug Booth of the Missile Defense Agency gives a power point presentation about the missile defense ability of Vandenberg to NATO delegates at the Pacific Coast Club, here, before their tour of the base on Nov. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley Reed)

NATO Visits Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- NATO delegates board an Air Force KC-135 on their way to Beale Air Force Base, Calif., after finishing a tour of Vandenberg and learning about missile defense on Nov. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cole Presley)

Vandenberg AFB housing demolished

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A construction worker hoses down a section of a house to keep dust from flying as it is torn down in August. This section of the former Vandenberg East housing area was demolished during the Phase one through Phase Three demolition project just outside Vandenberg. (U.S. Air Force/courtsey photo)

Vandenberg AFB housing demolished

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Several playground areas like this one outside a house in the former Vandenberg East housing area were donated to the Lompoc Unified School District. The school district paid to have contractors remove the playground equipment and install it at area schools. (U.S. Air Force/courtesy photo)

Retired Member Appreciation

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Military retirees eat breakfast during the opening of the annual Retired Member Appreciation Day in the Pacific Coast Club on Nov. 9. The event is held to recognize the contributions of retired military members, including those who served on active, guard and reserve duty. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley Tyler)

Retired Member Appreciation

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Michael Peterson assists retired military in signing up for a $2,000 cruise package drawing during the opening of the annual Retired Member Appreciation Day in the Pacific Coast Club on Nov. 9. The 30th Services Division illustrator helped run the event which recognized contributions of retired military members, including those who served on active, guard and reserve duty. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley Tyler)

Famous Africa Acrobats

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Members of Famous Africa Acrobats LLC. use leverage and strength to perform stunning feats of balance at Crestview Elementary on Nov. 8. Performances included the limbo, jump roping, summersaults, and human pyramids. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cole Presley)

Famous Africa Acrobats

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Members of Famous Africa Acrobats LLC. use leverage and strength to perform stunning feats of balance at Crestview Elementary on Nov. 8. Performances included the limbo, jump roping, summersaults, and human pyramids. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cole Presley)

Famous Africa Acrobats

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Members of Famous Africa Acrobats LLC., build a tall human ring while other members dive through the structure, during a show at Crestview Elementary on Nov. 8. Performances included the limbo, jump roping, summersaults, and human pyramids. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cole Presley)

Famous Africa Acrobats

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Amos Mwadzoya wows an elementar school audience with his balancing ablility during a show at Crestview Elementary on Nov. 8. Famous Africa Acrobats LLC., travels nationwide and their performances include the limbo, jump roping, summersaults, and human pyramids. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cole Presley)