Unit Focus: 30th Medical Operations Squadron Public Health

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Verifying the necessary temperature of the refrigerators, Airman 1st Class Brooke Parks of the 30th Medical Operations Squadron Public Health office proceeds with a surprise inspection here Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. These types of inspections are conducted to not only check the cleanliness of the facilities, but also the way in which food items are stored and the security of the food deliveries made to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Angelina Drake)

Unit Focus: 30th MDOS Public Health

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Prepping a patient, Senior Airman Caitlin Gaudet of the 30th Medical Operations Squadron Public Health office readies the otoscope, as well as prepares the patient for the uncomfortable feeling of medical equipment in the ear here Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The lighted ear exam is conducted before a hearing exam to ensure no obstructions exist in the auditory canal that would inhibit the listener from passing the exam. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Angelina Drake)

CAP flies over Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Mr. Tom Stelich, a mission pilot and captain with the Santa Barbara Composite Squadron 131 of the Civil Air Patrol, flies south along the California coast here Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. The Civil Air Patrol showcased the benefits they can provide to the Vandenberg mission, as well as conducted warm-up training for mission pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bryan Boyette)

Inspection begins

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Carl DeKemper, the 576th Flight Test Squadron commander, greets and welcomes Col. Lyman Faith, the lead inspector from the 20th Air Force inspection team, and Lt. Col. Andrew Healy, the lead inspector from the Air Force Global Strike Command inspection team, at the front doors of the 576th FLTS building here Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The 576th FLTS is undergoing a 20th AF technical evaluation and an Air Force Global Strike Command logistics compliance assessment program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Unit Focus: 30th MDOS Dental Clinic

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- While working in the dark, Staff Sgt. Asia Nettles, a dental assistant craftsman from the 30th Medical Operations Squadron here, cleans the teeth of Capt. Chris Sakamoto, from the 533rd Training Squadron here, with a cavitron water pick during an annual dental cleaning here Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Unit Focus: 30th MDOS Dental Clinic

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staying calm and focused, Staff Sgt. Asia Nettles, a dental assistant craftsman from the 30th Medical Operations Squadron here, polishes the teeth of Capt. Chris Sakamoto, from the 533rd Training Squadron here, during an annual dental cleaning here Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Unit Focus: 30th MDOS Dental Clinic

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Looking for abnormalities, Senior Airman Dominique Cutrer, a dental technician from the 30th Medical Operations Squadron here, checks digital X-ray images of teeth here Jan. 12, 2010. The recent renovation to the dental clinic allows it to have an X-ray machine available in each room. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Unit Focus: 30th MDOS Dental Clinic

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Getting prepared to be hit with a little bit of radiation, Staff Sgt. Patrick Tibbett, from the 9th Space Operations Squadron here, holds a digital X-ray sensor in his mouth here Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010. The sensor picks up radiation emitted by the X-ray machine, which then transmits a digital image of the teeth to a monitor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

JFCC-Space achieves flight safety miletsone

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Utilizing his skills as a force enhancement duty officer, Capt. Reggie Jennings, of the Joint Space Operations Center here, works on the requests he received from the Joint Functional Component Command for Space here Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010. The Joint Space Operations Center here recently reached a milestone Dec. 18, increasing the number of active satellites tracked from 120 to approximately 1,150. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Angelina Drake)

JFCC-Space achieves flight safety miletsone

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Tracking the status of the Iridium satellite constellation, Staff Sgt. Joe Chestnut, of the Joint Space Operations Center here, presents Capt. Amy Ianacone, also with the JSpOC, with his findings here Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010. The Joint Space Operations Center here recently reached a milestone Dec. 18, increasing the number of active satellites tracked from 120 to approximately 1,150. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Angelina Drake)

To the rescue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Firefighters from Vandenberg and the local area begin their day with a safety briefing for an exercise in which they will practice searching for victims in a simulated parking garage collapse here Monday, Nov. 30, 2009. The firefighters 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)

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 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)

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)