Pool opens

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The base pool officially re-opens after ribbon-cutting ceremony here March 12. The more than 50 year-old pool was vandalized in August, 2008 and closed for cleaning. The pool received nearly $750,000 in upgrades after it was discovered that various pipes were leaking and causing massive looses in money per year. The upgrades are projected to save Vandenberg more than $100,000 per year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Longoria)

Pool opens

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Steven Wright, the 30th Mission Support Group commander, expresses his thanks and appreciation to the people involved with the upgrades to the base pool at its official re-opening ribbon-cutting ceremony here March 12. The more than 50 year-old pool was vandalized in August, 2008 and closed for cleaning. The pool received nearly $750,000 in upgrades after it was discovered that various pipes were leaking and causing massive looses in money per year. The upgrades are projected to save Vandenberg more than $100,000 per year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Longoria)

Listen and learn

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.- Greg Rabinovitz, an FBI bomb technician, instructs members of the interview team on what to look for and what questions to ask during a bomb explosion investigation March 10 here. The role of an interviewer was one of many taught during the Large Vehicle Bomb Post Blast class taught by the FBI at Vandenberg March 10-12. The class hosted a number of actors studying techniques used by the FBI and EOD for use in future roles in an upcoming television show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Heather Shaw)

Post-blast inspection

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.- Members of the FBI Large Vehicle Bomb Post Blast class investigate the blast site of the vehicle detonated by Vandenberg's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team March 11 here. The class hosted a number of actors studying techniques used by the FBI and EOD for use in future roles in an upcoming television show. (U.S. Air Force photo\Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)

How to improve your game: Defense

3) Raise up periodically to place pressure on the ball.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Antoinette Lyons)

Watch out for deer

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Vandenberg’s vast acreage is home to many active wildlife populations, including deer. Motorists should remain vigilant and follow the tips offered by 30th Space Wing Safety.

How to improve your game: Free throws

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Follow this sequence to improve your basketball game. Don't forget, Vandenberg's intramural basketball season is underway. Call the Vandenberg Fitness Center at 606-3832 to find out when your squadron is playing. (U.S. Air Force photo graphic/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

Are you WAPS ready?

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Weighted Airman Promotion System testing cycle begins in February with testing for promotion to technical and master sergeant. While Airmen must study on their own, the Space and Missile Times offers up test-taking tips, test room rules to remember, as well as study advice from the 30th Space Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Antoinette Lyons)

How to improve your game: Lay-ups

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Shoe grip is Important. Basketball shoes that are old and flat on the bottom can have very little grip on the court. Playing basketball is a very difficult task when your feet are sliding around on the court, but there are steps you can take to improve your shoe grip; Such as wiping the bottoms of your basketball shoes before each game. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Plew)

How to improve your game: Lay-ups

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Dribble the ball with your dominant hand, and approach the basket slowly, dribbling the ball. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Plew)

Migrating monarchs

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Although eucalyptus trees are not native, some groves provide the only available protection to the monarchs during critical wintering months, including groves on Vandenberg. Because VAFB has many groves of eucalyptus trees available for the monarchs, there are generally smaller numbers of monarchs at each site, than other sites along the coastline. (Photo by Robert Bumpass)

JFCC SPACE, 14th Air Force gets new commander

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Gen. Larry James assumes command of the 14th Air Force and the Joint Functional Component Command for Space in a change-of-command ceremony at the Joint Space Operations Center here Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)