Baseball game headlines military appreciation night

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Vandenberg Honor Guardsmen post the colors while the National Anthem plays during the military appreciation night at Santa Maria's Elks Field. The game was free to active duty and retired military and their families and featured the Santa Maria Indians who beat the Paso Robles Reds 3-2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Prost)

Baseball game headlines military appreciation night

Vandenberg Honor Guardsmen post the colors while the National Anthem plays during the military appreciation night at Santa Maria's Elks Field. The game was free to active duty and retired military and their families and featured the Santa Maria Indians who beat the Paso Robles Reds 3-2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Bendet)

Athlete, motivator comes to inspire Vandenberg

Dylan Connolly, son of Master Sgt. Bruce Connolly of the 14th Air Force, gets an autograph from Andy "Ironman" Holder at the Health and Welliness Fair in Pacific Coasl Club June 6. Andy Holder is an inspirational speaker who was diagnosed with type I diabetes in 2005. Since then he's decided to take control of his diabetes and inspire others by becoming an Ironman competitor, which requires him to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run a full marathon of 26.2 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nichelle Griffiths)

Athlete, motivator comes to inspire Vandenberg

Master Sgt. Marie Haynes of the 30th Space Wing gets her blood glucose level checked by Vera Austin, a clinical specialist from San Louis Obispo, Calif., at the Health and Welliness Fair in the Pacific Coasl Club June 6. The fair was hosted by the Health and Welliness Center and free to all. It offered diabetes screening, body mass index readings and blood pressure checks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nichelle Griffiths)

VAFB fire department raises thousands for burn survivors

Vandenberg’s Fire Department presents a check of $28,000 to Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors during a ceremony at the parade grounds June 7. The money, raised at Avila Beach Golf Resort April 16, will fund local burn centers and foundations, and benefit burn survivors and their families. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew)

Town hall meeting discusses important base topics

Vandenberg Air Force Base is set to hold a town hall meeting to discuss several topics that the 30th Space Wing leadership has identified as important to base housing residents at 7 p.m. on June 14 in the Pacific Coast Club.

Peaceful protest held at Vandenberg on Armed Forces Day

Residents of Lompoc, Calif., show support for Vandenberg Air Force Base personnel during a protest held on Armed Forces Day, May 19, at the Vandenberg main gate. This annual demonstration is scheduled by local citizens in protest against those across the street who oppose military and government actions and foreign policy. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew)

Peaceful protest held at Vandenberg on Armed Forces Day

On Armed Forces Day, a man holds a boy amidst a group of anti-war protesters at the Vandenberg Air Force Base entrance May 19. Across the road from the anti-war protestors, a pro-troops group demonstrated their patriotism. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Bendet)

Area students shine at Central Coast Science Fair

Seventh grader, Chris Naughton, 13, from Vandenberg Middle School, fine tunes his science project of the Stirling engine during the annual Central Coast Science Fair at Maple High School on Vandenberg Air Force Base May 19. The Stirling engine converts heat energy to mechanical energy. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Bendet)

Area students shine at Central Coast Science Fair

Judges step outside to review their notes during the annual Central Coast Science Fair at Maple High School on Vandenberg Air Force Base May 19. The fair involved students from Lompoc Valley Middle School, Vandenberg Middle School, La Honda Elementary School and a student from Orcutt Junior High School. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Bendet)

Vandenberg volunteers, hosts NSBC Special Olympics

Charlie Schickrom, of Lompoc, holds his position for a standing long jump as 1st Lt. Anthonelli White, a volunteer, measures the distance during the Special Olympics at Vandenberg April 21. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Trey Lewis)

Vandenberg volunteers, hosts NSBC Special Olympics

On his way to finish in first place, Ramare Ceja races during the 100-yard run at the Special Olympics held at the Vandenberg track April 21. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Jamie Lessard)

Snack attack!

The convenience and taste of snack foods may tempt a person's appetite, but ultimately lead to poor eating habits. A sugary snack or beverage will curb hunger, but deny the body of essential nutrients, which will slow metabolism and lead to weight gain and long term health complications. Proper nutrition includes a balanced meals and lots of water, and it will lead to a healthier, more positive self-image. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Jamie Lessard)

Training squadron adds new scope to training

Students at the 392nd Training Squadron check out the new telescope, Sun Gun. The scope stands more than 7 feet tall and 4 feet long.

Welcome home

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Caitlin Moses eagerly awaits her father’s return from a deployment in Iraq. The daughter of Tech. Sgt. Wayne Moses, 30th Security Forces Squadron, watches as his plane lands at Santa Maria Airport July 31. (Photo by Senior Airman Jamie Lessard)

Operation gets "KUDOs" from Vandenberg families

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Donté White, 4, is checked for hazardous materials with a chemical agent monitor by Airman 1st Class Amber Scott, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness specialist, during the Operation Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event held here Saturday. The event was held to give military children and spouses a first-hand experience of what their loved ones go through during deployments. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Allen Puckett)