To the rescue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Dennis Szczepanski, a Santa Maria firefighter, provides support during a simulated parking garage collapse in which firefighters practiced search and rescue techniques during a mobility exercise here Monday, Nov. 30, 2009. Firefighters from Vandenberg and the local area worked together in three different scenarios learning new ways to safely rescue victims trapped in confined spaces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Satran)

Grasping for flags

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Tyrone Thomas slides on the field grasping at the flags of a 532nd Training squadron player. The 532nd Training squadron won the contest 13 to 10 against the 381st training group.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Angelina Drake)

Work horse

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- During a game break the intramural flag football team 532nd Training squadron "Work Horse" huddles to discuss plays from the game here Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. The 532nd Training Squadron won the contest 13 to 10 against the 381st training group. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Angelina Drake)

Training day

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- With the ball put in motion, the lines blur as the players sprint into action here Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. The 532nd Training squadron won with a score of 13 to 10 against the 381st Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Angelina Drake)

Saving lives one drop at a time

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- After collecting a blood donation, United Blood Services registered nurse Deanna Soderholm, removes the needle from a patient's arm during a blood drive held at the education center here Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Blood drives help collect blood for the more than 60 percent of the population that will need to receive blood at some point in their life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)

Saving lives one drop at a time

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Waiting patiently, 2nd Lt. Christopher Walraven, a student at the 392nd Training Squadron, looks away as Deanna Soderholm, a registered nurse from the United Blood Services, removes the needle from his arm during a blood drive here Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. The blood drive was sponsored by the 576th Flight Test Squadron's Top 3. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)

Run to Remember

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Gen. Larry James, 14th Air Force and the Joint Functional Component Command for Space commander, presents a collage of photos to Ms. Debbie Argel-Bastial during the closing ceremony of the Run to Remember here Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Ms. Argel-Bastial, the mother of a fallen servicemember, has devoted her time and effort to make sure that this year’s and last year’s Run to Remember were successful. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Run to Remember

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Leaning on his father, Ethan Roberts (right), and Staff Sgt. Jeff Roberts (center), of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, stretch before the final mile of the Run to Remember here Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Held over the last three weeks, The Run to Remember, raised over $4000, involved military members running over 7000 miles to honor the over 5000 fallen American servicemembers during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Run to Remember

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Members of Team Vandenberg sing the Air Force song during the closing ceremony of the Run to Remember here Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Held over the last three weeks, The Run to Remember, raised over $4000, involved military members running over 7000 miles to honor the over 5000 fallen American servicemembers during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Run to Remember

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Members of Team Vandenberg watch a slideshow that covers the last 3 weeks of the Run to Remember here Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Held over the last three weeks, The Run to Remember, raised over $4000, involved military members running over 7000 miles to honor the over 5000 fallen American servicemembers during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Run to Remember

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Standing in formation, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Lee Newton, director of manpower and personnel of the Joint Functional Component Command for Space, waits for the final mile of the Run to Remember to start here Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Held over the last three weeks, The Run to Remember, raised over $4000, involved military members running over 7000 miles to honor the over 5000 fallen American servicemembers during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Run to Remember

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Members of the 14th Air Force kick off the Run to Remember, Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. The Run to Remember honors all servicemembers who lost their life in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Satran)