Foggy Shores tests Vandenberg’s emergency response

On the first day of the Foggy Shores exercise, Capt. Mary Creswell checks the vital signs on Tech. Sgt. Suzanne Bell as she simulates an injury on May 14. Both Airmen from the 30th Medical Operations Squadron participated in the earthquake simulation of a partially collapsed building that trapped many people inside at Vandenberg Air Force Base . (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Angelique M. Perez)

Foggy Shores tests Vandenberg’s emergency response

On the first day of the Foggy Shores exercise, firefighters and Hot Shots treat simulated victims of an earthquakeat Bldg. 8500 on May 14. The two-day exercise tested the readiness of Vandenberg Air Force Base personnel in the event of a disaster or threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

VAFB firefighters learn the ropes at rescue technician course

Rescue Technician course students tie a stretcher to Staff Sgt. Kaohilii Romualdo, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, Fire and Emergency Services flight at Space Launch Complex-4 at Vandenberg Air Force Base May 11. The course helps familiarize the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter students with advanced rescue techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristi Emler)

VAFB firefighters learn the ropes at rescue technician course

Staff Sgt. Kaohilii Romualdo, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, Fire and Emergency Services flight, attends the Rescue Technician course at Space Launch Complex-4 at Vandenberg Air Force Base May 11. The course helps familiarize the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter students with advanced rescue techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristi Emler)

Victims, advocates take 2-mile jump against sexual assault

Moments before her jump, Donna Rathbun, Vandenberg’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, sees the city of Lompoc two miles below during “Operation Free-Fall” April 20. Thousands of people jump during the annual nation-wide event held during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, to empower survivors and to raise awareness to what has become the nation’s most under reported crime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Guy)

Victims, advocates take 2-mile jump against sexual assault

Donna Rathbun, Vandenberg’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, gears up for her first skydive in support of “Operation Free-Fall” April 20, Thousands of people jump during the annual nation-wide event held during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, to empower survivors and to raise awareness to what has become the nation’s most under reported crime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Rumsey)