I gave at the office

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- A physician with the United Blood Services applies pressure to the arm of 2nd Lt. Erik Ringstad, a 392nd Training Group student, after puncturing the median cubital vein April 2. Vandenberg hosts frequent blood drives. The last blood drive, held by the 30th Security Forces Squadron, saw 67 potential donors and donated 45 units of blood to the local community. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Longoria)

Drawn to juice

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Ethan Ramey, a Vandenberg Cub Scout, sketches his apple juice box April 9 in an attempt to get one step closer to his Art Merit Badge. One of the requirements to obtain the badge is speaking with a professional artist, who in this case was Jan Kays, a 30th Space Wing Public Affairs graphic illustrator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Air Force 1st Sgt. Angela Fernandez

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- 1st Sgt. Angela Fernandez from 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron, counsels an LRS airman April 3 at the LRS command building. A first sergeant spends time building a positive relationship with Airmen in order to help keep Airmen focused on the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

LRS undergoes AFSO 21 process

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Steven Winters, the 30th Space Wing vice commander, along with Maj. Manuel Perez, the 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, and Tech. Sgt. Forrest Chambers, the 30th LRS surface cargo noncommissioned officer in charge, discuss the changes to be made to the cargo area of Building 5500 here. With the help of the Vandenberg's Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century team of experts, the 30th LRS will receive a month-long makeover to increase the overall efficiency of the cargo area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Steve Bauer)

Preparing for Atlas V

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Sean Mackey, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, reaches out to tighten a cable here to minimize future maintenance April 9 on Vandenberg's South Base. The 100-foot new utility pole is approximately 15 feet taller than the older utility pole. The added height allows future Atlas V rockets to be transported to Space Launch Complex-3 here vertically. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Assumption of command

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Janice Wallace receives the 30th Medical Group guidon from Col. David Buck, 30th Space Wing commander, as she assumes command of the group March 30 at a ceremony at the Pacific Coast Club here. Colonel Wallace arrived at Vandenberg after being the deputy commander of the 45th Medical group at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.(Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Antionette Lyons)