Water rescue at Wall Beach

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The bright sun belying the cold temperatures, Vandenberg firefighters connect a rescue sled to the end of a personal water craft March 31 at Wall Beach here. The firefighters conducted water rescue training, allowing the rescue team to familiarize themselves with the currents and tides of Vandenberg's beaches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Antoinette Lyons)

New gym nears grand opening

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. David Buck, the 30th Space Wing commander, along with Col. Richard Wright, the 30th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Cari Kent, the 30th Space Wing command chief, receive the key to the new Fitness and Sports Center March 30. The new gym cost approximately $16 million and will feature a smoothie bar, larger locker rooms, massage rooms, three basketball courts, saunas and state of the art exercise equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

AIAA

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Honor Guard posts the colors during a ceremony that honored Vandenberg for its past and present space contributions. A plaque was presented to Vandenberg by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.(Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Wesley Carter)

Fit-to-fight

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif-- Team Vandenberg Airmen warm up with a flutter kick exercise before participating in this month's 30th Space Wing Fit-to-Fight Run at the parade ground here March 30. Every month Airmen from the 30th SW gather for a 3-mile run to promote healthy living, esprit de corps and the fit-to-fight mission of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Plew)

Dining at Breakers

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Chris Snooks, a food service worker at Breakers Dining Facility, serves Capt. Edward Talley, 392nd Training Squadron, a hot meal March 18. The facility is responsible for providing the nutrition Airmen need to perform their duties by being both healthy and affordable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

Dining at Breakers

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- MaryAnn Canas, a food service worker at Breakers Dining Facility, cleans pots and pans March 18. The facility is responsible for providing the nutrition Airmen need to perform their duties by being both healthy and affordable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

Dining at Breakers

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Betty Conley, a lead cook at Breakers Dining Facility, writes the date for when catfish was made March 18. The facility is responsible for providing the nutrition Airmen need to perform their duties by being both healthy and affordable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

Dining at Breakers

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Linda Cyrus, the lead cashier at Breakers Dining Facility, totals the amount due for a purchase by Senior Airman Ramonde Harris, 30th Force Support Squadron, March 18. The facility is responsible for providing the nutrition Airmen need to perform their duties by being both healthy and affordable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

Training

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- James Salazar, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, provides support while holding ladder for fellow firefighters during a vertical ventilation exercise March 5 in East Housing here. Vandenberg's firefighters went through the training to prepare for possible future rescue situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Antoinette Lyons)

A helping hand

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Manny Villegas, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, assists Staff Sgt. Lamont Brown, a fellow 30th CES firefighter, during a forceable entry exercise March 5 in East Housing. Vandenberg's firefighters went through the training to prepare for possible future rescue situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Antoinette Lyons)

Good times!

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Manny Villegas, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, disables a timer after completing a search and rescue exercise March 5 in East Housing here. Vandenberg's firefighters went through the training to prepare for possible future rescue situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Antoinette Lyons)

Make a hole!

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Staff Sgt. CiJi Brown, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, uses a saw to cut a sqaure on the roof of a condemned home during a vertical ventilation exercise March 5 in East Housing here. Vandenberg's firefighters went through the training to prepare for possible future rescue situations. (U.S.Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Antoinette Lyons)

Get low!

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Senior Airman Lamont Brown, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, crawls in a simulated burning house during an exercise March 5 in East Housing, here. Vandenberg's firefighters went through the training to prepare for possible future rescue situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Antoinette Lyons)

Walls ... what walls?

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Senior Airman Lamont Brown, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, uses a pike pole to punch through a wall during a forceable entry exercise March 5 in east housing here. Vandenberg's firefighters went through the training to prepare for possible future rescue situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Antoinette Lyons)

Honor guardsmen post colors

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Vandenberg Honor Guard prepares to post the colors during a Centurion Award presentation here March 3. Seven Airmen were recipients of this prestigious award. Each Airman had to complete a total of 100 ceremonial details in support of the honor guard. This award is unique to Vandenberg; only 21 members have received the award since its inception. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

Getting ready for work

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Debi Fabing, 30th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician, organizes dental supplies in the dental supply room here March 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty Inspectors Declare

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. David Buck, 30th Space Wing commander, and Col. Steven Winters, 30th SW vice commander, welcome members from the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty team as they arrive at Vandenberg March 3. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher Hubenthal)

TSA members receive explosive ordinance awareness training

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Explosive ordinance disposal technicians from the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron detonate a suitcase with a ball of C4 explosive during an explosive ordnance awareness course with members with the Transportation Security Administration from various airports in the Santa Barbara County area Feb 27 here.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Plew)

TSA members receive explosive ordinance awareness training

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Mr. Nelson Almodovar, explosive ordnance contractor with the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron answers questions from Transportation Security Administration members after the conclusion of his training brief Feb. 27 here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Plew)

TSA members receive explosive ordinance awareness training

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Members with the Transportation Security Administration examine a rocket propelled grenade and a modified remote control car as they are passed around during their training brief given by explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Feb 27 here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Plew)

Data systems ready

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Capt. Andrew Frey from the 30th Weather Squadron, works with a meteorological data system here, Feb. 25. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

Balloons away

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Capt. Andrew Frey, 30th Weather Squadron officer, prepares to release a weather balloon here Feb. 25. The weather balloons can reach heights of 110,000 ft. and attains weather information every 100 ft. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

Fire department makes water rescue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Vandenberg firefighter Matt Stevens races through the waves during a water rescue at Wall Beach here Feb. 19. The Vandenberg Fire Department's water rescue team rescued an Airman who was pulled out to sea while surfing. (Courtesy photo)

Week in Photos - 532nd Training Squadron focus

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Jace Pape instructs technical school students at the 532nd Training Squadron here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)