Security Forces Airmen receive Medal of Valor

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. -- Capt. Cliff Williams, California Highway Patrol commander, presents Staff Sgt. Jason Brown, a 30th Security Forces Squadron member, with the Medal of Valor during the 35th Annual Awards Ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on April 19. Sergeant Brown was recognized for saving the life of CHP Officer Tony Pedeferri at the scene of a major accident using self-aid buddy care and combat lifesaver training he had recently received as part of his 14-month deployment to Iraq. The Medal of Valor is the highest award given to law enforcement officers who show extraordinary bravery above and beyond the call of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

California CAP trains at Vandenberg

VANDENBERF AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Civil Air Patrol Cadet Senior Airman Vincent Wood clips strings off Cadet Airman 1st Class Reece Coulter's uniform during Airman Training School on April 6. The CAP is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. CAP cadets wear modified versions of Air Force uniforms, hold rank and grade, and practice military customs and courtesies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Team V kicks off Guardian Challenge

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Steve Tanous, 30th Space Wing commander, presents 1st Lt. Brian Shimek, senior mission flight control officer, with a Guardian Challenge competition jacket during the kickoff event April 4. The event was held to present the team to the 30th Space Wing and to provide the team with competition uniforms. Guardian Challenge in the only space and missile competition in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Team V kicks off Guardian Challenge

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airman 1st Class David Haldi, a vehicle operator with the 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron, is announced as a Guardian Challenge team member during the kickoff event April 4. The event was held to present the team to the 30th Space Wing and to provide the team with competition uniforms. Guardian Challenge in the only space and missile competition in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Team V kicks off Guardian Challenge

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Vandenberg's mascot, Hawkman, cheers on the crowd after he is announced at the Guardian Challenge kickoff event on April 4. The event was held to present the team to the 30th Space Wing and to provide the team with competition uniforms. Guardian Challenge in the only space and missile competition in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Team V kicks off Guardian Challenge

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airmen from the 30th Space Wing attend the Guardian Challenge kickoff event on April 4. The event was held to present the team to the 30th Space Wing and to provide the team with competition uniforms. Guardian Challenge in the only space and missile competition in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)