MSG Pride Day

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Active duty and civilian volunteer’s cut grass during Mission Support Group Pride Day here Friday, May 10, 2013. The MSG Pride Day consisted of more than 80 volunteers with lawnmowers, weed eaters, gloves and trash bags to restore the bases appearance due to budgetary cuts. “The volunteers that have mowed already, and the ones working tomorrow, are restoring the bases appearance that we all expect. After all, our base appearance is a reflection of us as an organization and team,” said Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Abbott, 30th Mission Support Group superintendant. “Its events like this one, and many other ‘spontaneous acts of mowing,’ that show just how much pride we have in our community, Vandenberg AFB and our mission here.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

MSG Pride Day

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Active duty and civilian volunteers pose for a group photo during Mission Support Group Pride Day here Friday, May 10, 2013. The MSG Pride Day consisted of more than 80 volunteers with lawnmowers, weed eaters, gloves and trash bags to restore the bases appearance due to budgetary cuts. “The volunteers that have mowed already, and the ones working tomorrow, are restoring the bases appearance that we all expect. After all, our base appearance is a reflection of us as an organization and team,” said Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Abbott, 30th Mission Support Group superintendant. “Its events like this one, and many other ‘spontaneous acts of mowing,’ that show just how much pride we have in our community, Vandenberg AFB and our mission here.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

MSG Pride Day

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Active duty and civilian volunteer’s cut grass during Mission Support Group Pride Day here Friday, May 10, 2013. The MSG Pride Day consisted of more than 80 volunteers with lawnmowers, weed eaters, gloves and trash bags to restore the bases appearance due to budgetary cuts. “The volunteers that have mowed already, and the ones working tomorrow, are restoring the bases appearance that we all expect. After all, our base appearance is a reflection of us as an organization and team,” said Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Abbott, 30th Mission Support Group superintendant. “Its events like this one, and many other ‘spontaneous acts of mowing,’ that show just how much pride we have in our community, Vandenberg AFB and our mission here.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

MSG Pride Day

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Even “Superman”, also known as Airman 1st Class Justin Campos, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal apprentice, came out to volunteer during Mission Support Group Pride Day here Friday, May 10, 2013. The MSG Pride Day consisted of more than 80 volunteers with lawnmowers, weed eaters, gloves and trash bags to restore the bases appearance due to budgetary cuts. “The volunteers that have mowed already, and the ones working tomorrow, are restoring the bases appearance that we all expect. After all, our base appearance is a reflection of us as an organization and team,” said Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Abbott, 30th Mission Support Group superintendant. “Its events like this one, and many other ‘spontaneous acts of mowing,’ that show just how much pride we have in our community, Vandenberg AFB and our mission here.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

Santa Maria Strawberry Festival military appreciation day

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Vandenberg Air Force Base Honor Guard put on a presentation during the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival Saturday, April 27, 2013. Military members and veterans received free admission to the festival and a military appreciation concert by Rockie Lynne. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

Run Bike Run

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A Team V member rides past a marquee sign outside of the Fitness and Sports Center during the last leg of the bicycle portion of a duathalon here Saturday, April 20, 2013. The duathalon, sponsored by the 30th Force Support Squadron, consisted of a 5 km run, a 12 km bike and a 5 km run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Run Bike Run

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Senior Airman Mitchell Tate, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron journeyman, crosses the finish line after completing the last 5 km run with a 45lb weighted rucksack during a duathalon here Saturday, April 20, 2013. The duathalon, sponsored by the 30th Force Support Squadron, consisted of a 5 km run, a 12 km bike and a 5 km run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Run Bike Run

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. –Two Team V members race bicycles during the 12 km portion of a duathalon here Saturday, April 20, 2013. The duathalon, sponsored by the 30th Force Support Squadron, consisted of a 5 km run, a 12 km bike and a 5 km run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Run Bike Run

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – And they’re off! Team V members begin the first section of a duathalon here Saturday, April 20, 2013. The duathalon, sponsored by the 30th Force Support Squadron, consisted of a 5 km run, a 12 km bike and a 5 km run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

FREE, Free Fallin'

LOMPOC, Calif. - Senior Airman Lael Huss, 30th Space Wing photojournalist, checks out the scenery while skydiving at the Santa Barbara Skydiving here Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. Huss took the opportunity to skydive after being emailed by the 30th Force Support Squadron's Single Airmen's Initiative with the opportunity to skydive for free. (Courtesy Photo)

FREE, Free Fallin'

LOMPOC, Calif. - Senior Airman Lael Huss, 30th Space Wing photojournalist, checks out the landscape while skydiving at the Santa Barbara Skydiving here Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. Huss took the opportunity to skydive after being emailed by the 30th Force Support Squadron's Single Airmen's Initiative with the opportunity to skydive for free. (Courtesy Photo)

FREE, Free Fallin'

LOMPOC, Calif. - Senior Airman Lael Huss, 30th Space Wing photojournalist, flips in the air while skydiving at the Santa Barbara Skydiving here Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. Huss took the opportunity to skydive after being emailed by the 30th Force Support Squadron's Single Airmen's Initiative with the opportunity to skydive for free. (Courtesy Photo)

Team V celebrates Independence Day

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A band plays at Cocheo Park during Vandenberg's Independence Day celebration here July 7, 2012. More than 1200 Team V members came to base to celebrate their nations independence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Team V celebrates Independence Day

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Henry Edwards III, a 30th Security Forces Squadron dog handler, demonstrates how military working dogs subdue individuals during Vandenberg's Independence Day celebration here July 7, 2012. More than 1200 Team V members came to base to celebrate their nations independence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Team V celebrates Independence Day

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- 1st Lt. Matt Folks, a 30th Operations Group range operations commander, competes in a potato sack race during Vandenberg's Independence Day celebration here July 7, 2012. More than 1200 Team V members came to base to celebrate their nations independence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

For the love of the game

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airmen Jennifer Theurer, 30th Space Wing chaplain assistant, practices her game at the fitness center here Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Theurer recently heard she was selected to attend the 2012 All-Air Force Women’s Volleyball Trial Camp June 3-20 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Vandenberg's annual award winners announced

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Vandenberg held its annual awards ceremony at the Pacific Coast Club here Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Jerry E. Clemens Jr.)

ICBM instructor trains to compete against world’s best triathletes

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Capt. Sean Glas, a 392nd Training Squadron intercontinental ballistic missile operations training instructor, rides his bike in the 2011 Halfmax National Championship in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. Glas is slated to compete in the International Triathlon Union’s 2012 Long Course Triathlon World Championships on July 29 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Courtesy Photo)

Christmas Tree Lighting

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Vandenberg Air Force Base Family Child Care program along with the parents and children send a special thanks to all deployed service members and their families here Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. Families can make and place ornaments or hang a yellow ribbon on the Christmas tree for their deployed loved ones at 345 Oceanview Ave. thru Dec. 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech Sgt. Scottie T. McCord)

Christmas Tree Lighting

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Elizabeth Bryant, a Vandenberg Air Force Base Family Child Care provider, thanks the VAFB leadership and community for supporting the Christmas tree lighting ceremony held Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. Anyone in the VAFB community is welcome to come to 345 Oceanview Ave. to decorate an ornament or hang a yellow ribbon for deployed heroes Dec. 5-25. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech Sgt. Scottie T. McCord)

Local community donates holiday trees to Vandenberg Airmen

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Saying a few words of appreciation, Chief Master Sgt. Suzanne Talbert, 30th Space Wing command chief, speaks to a crowd of people at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust in Lompoc during a ceremony in which holiday trees were donated to Vandenberg Airmen Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. Donations by the local community contributed to the Trees for Troops program which provides holiday trees to active U.S. military families around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Steve Bauer)

Local community donates holiday trees to Vandenberg Airmen

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Two Vandenberg Airmen listen to guest speakers during a ceremony in which holiday trees were donated to Vandenberg Airmen at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust in Lompoc Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Steve Bauer)

Team V goes fishing

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A family from Vandenberg fish at Lower Pine Canyon Lake here Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. The fishing event was part of the Take Me Fishing campaign, which is a nation wide program that encourages people to get out and go fishing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Team V goes fishing

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Jacqueline Oliver helps Wyatt Oliver, age 3, fish at Lower Pine Canyon Lake here Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. The fishing event was part of the Take Me Fishing campaign, which is a nation wide program that encourages people to get out and go fishing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)