Ronald Reagan Memorial

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Mr. Riki Ellison, Lt. Gen. Henry Obering III, and Arizona congressman Rep. Trent Franks stand for the playing of the Air Force song during the Ronald Reagan Memorial dedication March 27 here. The site was dedicated to former President Reagan as a show of gratitude on the 25th Anniversary of his address to the nation on missile defense.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Satran)

Memorial honors Reagan's vision, leadership

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Air Force Band plays during the Ronald Reagan Memorial dedication ceremony March 27 here. The site is dedicated to former President Reagan as a show of gratitude on the 25th Anniversary of his address to the nation on missile defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Satran)

AFSPC chief makes first visit to Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard Small, the command chief of Air Force Space Command, answers the questions of Airmen stationed at Vandenberg during a enlisted call on March 19. This is Chief Small's first visit to a base since being appointed as Chief of AFSPC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Vandenberg helps small business owners ‘Grow Their Business’

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Team V members peruse information tables at the the ‘Grow Your Business’ conference in the Pacific Coast Club, which took place March 19 and 20.The two-day conference gave business owners opportunities to meet and market with government purchase card holders and to network with federal agencies, prime contractors and other small businesses. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Longoria)

Operation Kids Christmas

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Vandenberg Middle School Cheerleaders perform at Operation Kids Christmas on Dec. 1 in the Pacific Cost Club. Operation Kids Christmas 2007 provided over two-hundred underprivileged children with presents and a holiday dinner. The event was made possible through multiple fund raising events and corporate sponsors. This was the 48th OKC held at Vandenberg. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nichelle Griffiths)

Operation Kids Christmas

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airman and Operation Kids Christmas escorts welcome the arrival of over 200 hundred children from the local community to Vanbenberg Air Force Baseat Operation Kids Christmas on Dec. 1 in the Pacific Cost Club. Operation Kids Christmas 2007 provided over two-hundred underprivileged children with presents and a holiday dinner. The event was made possible through multiple fund raising events and corporate sponsors. This was the 48th OKC held at Vandenberg. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nichelle Griffiths)

Operation Kids Christmas

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A Magician preforms for the children during Operation Kids Christmas on Dec. 1 in the Pacific Cost Club. Operation Kids Christmas 2007 provided over two-hundred underprivileged children with presents and a holiday dinner. The event was made possible through multiple fund raising events and corporate sponsors. This was the 48th OKC held at Vandenberg. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nichelle Griffiths)

Operation Kids Christmas

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- U.S. Air Force members and Operation Kids Christmas escorts welcome the arrival of over 200 hundred children from the local community to Vanbenberg on Dec. 1 in the Pacific Cost Club. Operation Kids Christmas 2007 provided over two-hundred underprivileged children with presents and a holiday dinner. The event was made possible through multiple fund raising events and corporate sponsors. This was the 48th OKC held at Vandenberg. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nichelle Griffiths)

Luis Oasis Senior Center Holiday Packages

ORCUTT, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Manuel Fernandez, 30 Mission Support Squadron, carries donated care packages at the Luis Oasis Senior Center to be sent to Vandenberg's deployed Airmen Dec. 5. The senior center, in conjunction with the services department, decided to give their yearly donation this year to those deployed without immediate families during the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley Tyler)

Luis Oasis Senior Center Holiday Packages

ORCUTT, Calif. -- Michael Szymanski, director of 30th Services Division, speaks with the residents of the Luis Oasis Senior Center on Dec. 5. The senior center, in conjunction with the services department, decided to give their yearly donation this year to those deployed without immediate families during the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley Tyler)

AFSO 21 Seminar

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Tom Wallace, chief engineer for Corvette, speaks to Airmen at the Air Force Smart Operations Seminar on Dec. 5. The AFSO 21 Seminar is an initiative whereby the Air Force is looking to find ways to become more efficient in all of its processes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Olds)

AFSO 21 Seminar

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Chuck Gulash, vice president of the Toyota Technical Center, speaks to Airmen at the Air Force Smart Operations Seminar on Dec. 5. The AFSO 21 Seminar is an initiative whereby the Air Force is looking to find ways to become more efficient in all of its processes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Olds)

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)