Run to Remember

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Members of the 30th Mission Support Group and the family of Navy Commander Duane Wolfe run at the base track in honor of the sacrifice he made for his country during the Run to Remember Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. The Run to Remember honors all servicemembers who lost their life in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Commander Wolfe was the deputy commander of the 30th MSG when he left for Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Angelina Drake)

Rallying the troops

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The 30th Force Support Squadron huddles during an intramural flag football game here Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009.The 30th Launch Group came out on top, 21-0, with a win over the 30th Force Support Squadron. For more information on intramural sports, call the base fitness center at 805-606-3832. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kerelin Molina)

Going deep

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Timothy Klinedinst, throws for a touchdown during an intramural flag football game here Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. The 30th Launch Group came out on top, 21-0, with a win over the 30th Force Support Squadron. For more information on intramural sports call the base fitness center at 606-3832. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kerelin Molina)

Catch me if you can

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Shane Gwaltney, runs with the football during the intramural flag football game here Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, while his teammate Will Davis, blocks a member from the opposing team. For more information on intramural sports call the base fitness center at 606-3832. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kerelin Molina)

Gearing up

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - In preparation to set up a decontamination pool, civilian firefighter Andrew Klein, grabs his gear for the next phase of an exercise here Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. The annual Emergency Operations Staff Assistant Visit was preformed as a preparation for the yearly visit of the Inspector General. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Angelina Drake)

Keeping watch

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - While maintaining visual contact with a hostage, Staff Sgt. Ken Rhodes, of the 30th Security Forces Squadron awaits further instructions during the annual Emergency Operations Staff Assistant Visit here Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.The exercise is preformed as preparation for the yearly visit of the Inspector General. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Angelina Drake)

October sky

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket was launched here at 11:51 a.m. Oct. 8. The Delta II was launched on behalf of Boeing Launch Services. ( U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Satran)

Lift off

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket was launched here at 11:51 a.m. Oct. 8. The Delta II was launched on behalf of Boeing Launch Services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

One giant leap for awareness

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Warming up with leg lifts, 1st Lt. Sarah Goyen, a 2nd Rang Operations Squadron senior range operator, stretches before the start of the September Fit-to-Fight run. Septembers run was unique because participants wore pink and purple shirts to recognize Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness months. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Antionette Lyons)

Launching ahead

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The 30th Launch Group comes out on top. Col. Lavanson Coffey, the 30th LCG commander, accepts the Commander's Trophy for intramural sports during the September Wing Run. The Commander's Trophy is awarded to the squadron that scores the most points based on participation and performance in intramural sports. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Antionette Lyons)

Prototypically excellent

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Rachel Fundingsland, a 30th Space Wing Protocol assistant, and 1st Lt. Katie Paton, a 30th SW Protocol officer, quickly put together a welcoming basket. The welcoming baskets are made for general officers and distinguished visitors on official business. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

606-SARC

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Donna Rathbun, the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator chief, shows an officer different pamphlets about sexual assault and what to do if someone has been sexually assaulted. The SARC offers people a chance to take action against sexual abuse. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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)