Browning Room dedication ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- During the dedication ceremony for the Browning Room at the 576th Flight Test Squadron here, Al Browning thanks the squadron for recognizing her late husband, retired Lt. Col. Jerry Browning, Aug. 21. Mr. Browning, who was enlisted for eight years and an officer for 22 years, worked in the 576th FLTS as a civilian for six years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Browning Room dedication ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Master Sgt. Ronnie Leviner and Masetr Sgt. Jesus Medrano, both with the 576th Flight Test Squadron here, uncover the plaque and sign for the Browning Room during a ceremony here Aug. 21. The Browning Room is dedicated to retired Lt. Col. Jerry Browning, who served 30 years active duty and six years with the 576th FLTS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

AAFES gas station closure

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service gas station here will close from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 for environmental testing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Vandenberg firefighters help battle La Brea blaze

SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- As the La Brea wildfire burns, an Ericcson Skycrane drops flame retardent to slow the blaze here Aug. 14. Vandenberg firefighters have responded to the fire, which has already burned across 48,457 acres of land and caused the evacuation of 150 residences. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Vandenberg firefighters help battle La Brea blaze

SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Charred trees and shrubs are all that's left behind on the hills of the Los Padres National Forest since the La Brea wildfire started here Aug. 8. Vandenberg firefighters are assisting with fighting the fire, performing duties such as refilling fire engines with water, engaging the fire line and securing areas around structures and personal property. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Pretty bikes in a row

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Due to the increased number of motorcycle fatalities nation-wide, Vandenberg held Motorcycle Safety Day here Aug.14. Motorcycle Safety Day consisted of two main events: motorcycle safety training and rider safety training. Motorcycle safety consisted of a full motorcycle function check, while the rider safety portion informed people how to wear the appropriate gear. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kerelin Molina)