Follow along

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Chaplain (Capt.) Matthew Clouse, who works for the 30th Space Wing, reads a verse from the Bible in Chapel 1. Wing chaplains offer three services, Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish, as well as information on other faiths. The chaplains are also available for private counseling sessions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Calling in the flames

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Vandenberg Fire and local fire departments respond to a fire started near Vandenberg Middle School here Sept. 30 at approximately 11:45. Over 350 acres were burned by the fire. ( U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Antoinette Lyons)

Fighting the fire

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Vandenberg Fire and local fire departments respond to a fire started near Vandenberg Middle School here Sept. 30 at approximately 11:45. Over 350 acres were burned by the fire. ( U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Antoinette Lyons)

Fending off the flames

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Vandenberg Fire and local fire departments respond to a fire started near Vandenberg Middle School here Sept. 30 at approximately 11:45. Over 350 acres were burned by the fire. ( U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Presentation for the ages

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Col. Steven Winters, the vice commander of the 30th Space Wing, presents Col. (Ret) Charles Simpson with a gift after speaking at a luncheon where hundreds gathered at the Pacific Coast Club here Sept. 24. The Luncheon commemorated the 50th anniversary of the nations ICBM program. Col. (Ret) Simpson is one of the founders of the Association of Air Force Missileers. The AAFM is a national organization dedicated to the preservation of the heritage of USAF missiles, recognizing outstanding missileers and encourages reunions and meetings. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)

A picture in time

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Community members learn about Vandenberg's rich history in the ICBM program during a luncheon at the Pacific Coast Club here Sept. 24. The luncheon commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the ICBM program. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)

Three is company

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Teams from the intramural bowling league bowl the best out of three games during a tournament held at the Surf Lanes Bowling Alley here Sept. 10. Adult intramural bowling is held every Thursday night, participants bowl the best out of three games. For more information about intramural sports call the fitness center at 606-3834. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Antoinette Lyons)

Aiming for a spare

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Thomas Anastasio, Vandenberg fitness center assistant director, goes for a spare in the adult intramurals bowling league held at the Surf Lanes Bowling Alley here Sept. 10. Adult intramural bowling is held every Thursday night, participants bowl the best out of three games. For more information about intramural sports call the fitness center at 606-3834. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Antoinette Lyons)

Unit Focus: 30th Security Forces Squadron

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In an effort to learn tactical movements, Airmen of the 30th Security Forces Squadron ascend 13 flights of stairs while attempting to remain undetected here Aug. 11. The exercise is part of close-quarter combat training -- just one of the many sessions attended during monthly flight training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)

Unit Focus: 30th Security Forces Squadron

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Using their newly-learned take-down techniques, Airmen of the 30th Security Forces Squadron apprehend a suspect during training here Aug. 18. Each of the squadron's four flights attend monthly training sessions to learn new skills critical to their job performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)

Ready to fly

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Sitting in a SH60-Bravo helicopter, Navy Lt. Brad Mylinski explains the primary mission of the Helicopter Anti Submarine Squadron Light-43 pilots during the Thunder Over the Valley Fly-In Aug. 29 here. The SH60-Bravo helicopter the Battle Cats fly are weapons-system capable and utilize the M-60, M-240 and GAU-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Airman 1st Class Angelina DellaRocco-Rukavina)

Sittin' pretty

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Before an orientation flight, Civil Air Patrol Lt.Col. Steven Clark explains the CAP mission to Cadet Brandon Heller at the Thunder Over the Valley Fly-In Aug. 29 here. The CAP provides assistance in search and rescue of downed aircraft in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Airman 1st Class Angelina DellaRocco-Rukavina)