Unit Focus - 532nd TRS

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Puting training into practice, Airman Basic David Smith loosens the adjusting nut on a articulating arm assembly while Airman Mark Kelly takes notes here May 6. Airmen The course includes a missile and space systems overview, code handling procedures, technical publications, maintenance forms, tools, corrosion, security, environmental compliance, hazardous communication, maintenance principles, practices and management. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

Unit Focus - 532nd TRS

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airman Basic David Smith, a 532nd Training Squadron student, inspects W950 ordnance cable for damage as Tech. Sgt. Brian Belan, a 532nd Training Squadron missile and space systems maintenance instructor, watches for mistakes here May 6. The course includes a missile and space systems overview, code handling procedures, technical publications, maintenance forms, tools, corrosion, security, environmental compliance, hazardous communication, maintenance principles, practices and management. Sergeant Belan has been an instructor for three years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

Running with a cause

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Staff Sgt. Micky Sederberg of the 533 training squadron and his family participate in the monthly wing run at the parade grounds here April 30. Sergeant Sederberg and his family show support of the child abuse and domestic violence program by wearing blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kerelin Molina)

Airmen's time

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Military training leaders and Airmen of the 381st Training Group gather for a briefing at the end of the duty day here April 25. Airmen's Time allows MTL's the opportunity to teach Airmen about military life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

Preparing for duty

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Before their shift starts, Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Watson, a 381st Training Support Squadron military training leader, goes over the charge of quarters duties with Airman Brandon Turnage, a 533rd Training Squadron student, while Airman James Faulk, also a student, takes notes May 1. MTL's counsel, mentor and train non-prior service technical training Airmen to adapt to military life at their next duty station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

Evaluating an Airman

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Watson, a 381st Training Support Squadron military training leader, reads a Form 341 from Airman 1st Class Jeremy Merryman, a 532nd Training Squadron student, May 1. A 341 is the primary method Air Force technical schools use to document discrepancies and excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

Reporting for duty

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Firefighters of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated explosion here during the Foggy Shores excercise April 22. Foggy Shores allows Airmen to experience intense scenerios to prepare for real world crisises. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

Nothing but net

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Battling at the net, Greg Caresio, a member of the 30th Launch Group team, attempts to block a spike from Joshua Peargin, a member of the 30th Operations Group team, during an intramural volleyball game recently. The match went to three games, with the 30th OG closing the deal at 15-7. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Senior Airman Stephanie Longoria)

Stress management

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airmen face problems ranging from issues at home to demanding work conditions on a daily basis. Fortunately, the Air Force takes care of its Airmen. Mental Health and the Military & Family Life Consultant Program are just two options available to help Airmen when the stress starts to become unbearable. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Heather Shaw)

Shoe cleaning

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Senior Airman Jeff Knoll, a 30th Security Forces Squadron conservation law enforcement officer, picks the shoe of the squadron’s horse, Willie, to promote the horse’s health and well-being. Feeding and maintaining the 30th SFS horses at the Saddle Club here is one of the many duties of Vandenberg’s conservation officers.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Steve Bauer)

Its getting hot in here

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- 30th Space Wing Command Chief Cari Kent ignites a house to start a fire training drill in Vandenberg's east housing April 16. The controlled burn allowed Vandenberg firefighters a chance to gain invaluable knowledge on how certain structures react to fire. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Heather Shaw)

Its getting hot in here

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- 30th Space Wing commander Col. David Buck extinguishes the roaring flames with the assistance of fire captain Eric Potarak during a fire training excercise here April 16. The controlled burn exercise took part in east housing -- an area that is set to be demolished in an effort to build better housing for Vandenberg's Airmen.(U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Heather Shaw)