Now and then

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Mr. Joe "G" Gutierrez, who worked with the 576th Strategic Missile Squadron as a contractor in 1961, checks out a payload transporter truck with the new generation of missileers after a luncheon held 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)

A blast from the past

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Senior Airman Joseph Aman, 576th Flight Test Squadron, learns about his squadron's long history during a luncheon at the Pacific Coast Club here Sept. 24 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the ICBM program. The historic launch of the Atlas-12D was conducted by a Strategic Air Command crew from the 576th Strategic Missile Squadron at Vandenberg on Sept. 9, 1959. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)

Putting a spin on it

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Spinning the ball , Mike Keen, a 576th “Mech Shop” team member goes for a strike during 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 centerl at 606-3834. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Antoinette Lyons)

Unit Focus: 30th Security Forces Squadron

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Demonstrating proper use of an electronic stun gun, Staff Sgt. Carlo Mendo, a unit trainer for the 30th Security Forces Squadron, delivers a temporary shock resulting in momentary incapacitation of the subject during training here Aug. 24.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)

Unit Focus: 30th Security Forces Squadron

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Moving as a team, members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron enter an unsecure room prepared for a hostile environment during training here Aug. 18. Each of the squadron's four flights attend monthly training sessions in an effort to always remain prepared. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)

Unit Focus: 30th Security Forces Squadron

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In an effort to learn the proper use of force guidelines and take-down techniques Airmen from the 30th Security Forces Squadron participate in Red Man training here Aug. 18. The training incorporates the use of a large, padded bodysuit to ensure safety during take-downs as well as the added difficulty which prepares the Airmen for tougher suspect apprehensions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)