Bringing down the house

SANTA MARIA, Calif.-- Airman 1st Class Zachary Rossiter and Airman Basic Kyle Palmer destroy the last frame of the house on Mar. 1 while volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. Programs like this allow Airmen stationed at Vandenberg AFB to help rebuild homes in the local community. Habit for Humanity gives Airmen the opportunity to work with local civilians in building a better community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Satran)

Bringing down the house

SANTA MARIA, Calif.-- Airmen 1st Class Chad Usher and Airman Basic Kyle Palmer toss a plank of wood into a dumpster on Mar. 1 while volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. Programs like this allow Airmen stationed at Vandenberg AFB to help rebuild homes in the local community. Habit for Humanity gives Airmen the opportunity to work with local civilians in building a better community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Satran)

A fork in the road

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airman Trey Lewis, a photographer with 30th Space Wing Public Affairs office, compares the life he led to the one he lives now. Airman Lewis lived life in the fast lane until May 2005 when he was arrested for driving under the influence in San Luis Obispo, Calif. However, Airman Lewis has used his mistake to show others the negative consequences of risky living and has devoted his life to helping others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Satran)

Annual Awards

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airman Renata Bernhard, 30 Launch Support Squadron, receives a certificate as an annual award nominee from Col. Steve Tanous and Command Chief Master Sgt. Cari Kent during the Annual Awards ceremony on Feb. 1, at the Pacific Coast Club. Senior Airman Bernhard was nominated for Airman of the Year, representing the 30th Launch Group. The awards ceremony was held to honor the annual award winners from Vandenberg's associate units, the 30th Space Wing, and the overall winners for the base, more commonly known as Team Vandenberg. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley Hawkins)

Culture of Responsible Choices Holds Halo 2 Tournament

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airman 1st Class Donald Gregory, 30th Security Forces Squadron, competes in the Culture of Responsible Choices Halo 2 Tournament at the Vandenberg Center on Dec. 1. This was the first event CoRC has hosted on Vandenberg. The tournament was held in hopes that it would provide Airmen with an alternative to drinking on the weekend. The winners of the event were Tech. Sgt. Edward MacIntosh, Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas and Airman 1st Class Anthony Huffman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Culture of Responsible Choices Holds Halo 2 Tournament

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- 1st Lt. Abe Barker, 4th Space Launch Squadron, creates a roster for the Culture of Responsible Choices Halo 2 Tournament at the Vandenberg Center on Dec. 1. This was the first event CoRC has hosted on Vandenberg. The tournament was held in hopes that it would provide Airmen with an alternative to drinking on the weekend. The winners of the event were Tech. Sgt. Edward MacIntosh, Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas and Airman 1st Class Anthony Huffman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Culture of Responsible Choices Holds Halo 2 Tournament

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airman 1st Class Donald Gregory, 30th Security Forces Squadron, and Airman 1st Class Anthony Huffman, 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron, compete in the Culture of Responsible Choices Halo 2 Tournament at the Vandenberg Center on Dec. 1. This was the first event CoRC has hosted on Vandenberg. The tournament was held in hopes that it would provide Airmen with an alternative to drinking on the weekend. The winners of the event were Tech. Sgt. Edward MacIntosh, Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas and Airman 1st Class Anthony Huffman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

General Santee's promotion ceremony

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Maj. Gen. William Shelton, 14th Air Force commander, removes the sheath of the personal flag being presented to Brig. Gen. Jay Santee during his promotion ceremony on Nov. 24. All general officers are issued a rank specific flag upon the promotion of each star. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Land Sharks Final Track Meet

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Land Sharks pose for a group photo prior to their final track meet on October 29. Each season lasts six weeks, with children competing in three races each. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Dr. Zink

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --Dr. Jeffrey Zink, a motivational speaker, holds a speaking presentation with the Airmen on Nov. 6. Dr. Zink is talking with Vandenberg in an attempt to boost Vandenbergs morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Olds)

MCAS Miramar Air Show 2007

MIRAMAR, Calif. -- The Thunderbirds soar through the skies of Southern California during their performance at the 2007 Miramar Air Show on Oct. 13. The show was in commemoration of the Air Force's 60th anniversary. It was the first time in 35 years that the Thunderbirds have taken center stage at Miramar, which is traditionally filled by the U.S. Navy's official air demonstration team the Blue Angels. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew)

MCAS Miramar Air Show 2007

MIRAMAR, Calif. -- The Thunderbirds soar through the skies of southern California during their performance at the 2007 Miramar Air Show on Oct. 13.The show was in commemoration of the Air Force's 60th anniversary. It was the first time in 35 years that the Thunderbirds have taken center stage at Miramar, which is traditionally filled by the U.S. Navy's official air demonstration team the Blue Angels. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew)

Vandenberg Hawks whip Cruz Azul 6-0

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Rick Lucca gets ready to pass the ball. Vandenberg HAWKS crushed Cruz Azul 6-0 in varsity soccer action in Santa Maria on Sept. 16. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Radoslaw Ciesielski)

Vandenberg Hawks whip Cruz Azul 6-0

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Anthony Sligar dribbles around a Cruz Azul defender. Vandenberg HAWKS crushed Cruz Azul 6-0 in varsity soccer action in Santa Maria on Sept. 16. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Radoslaw Ciesielski)

Base stampedes to support Texas Blowout Barbecue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Children look at the wildlife display at the Texas Blowout Barbecue on Aug. 24. The event raised more than $18,000 for the 48th annual Operation Kids Christmas event, a celebration which provides more than 200 under privileged children with Christmas presents and a holiday dinner gift certificate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Base stampedes to support Texas Blowout Barbecue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Children play in the bounce house during the Texas Blowout Barbecue on Aug. 24. The event raised more than $18,000 for the 48th annual Operation Kids Christmas event, a celebration which provides more than 200 under privileged children with Christmas presents and a holiday dinner gift certificate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

Base turns out to support Texas Blowout Barbecue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Motor entheusiasts check out dozens of show-room quality vehicles during the Texas Blowout Barbecue on Aug. 24. The event raised more than $18,000 for the 48th annual Operation Kids Christmas event, a celebration which provides more than 200 underpriveledged children with Christmas presents and a holiday dinner gift certificate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Eric Chin)

Base turns out to support Texas Blowout Barbecue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Hundreds of Airmen and their families turned out for the Texas Blowout Barbecue at Cocheo Park on Aug. 24. The event raised more than $18,000 for the 48th annual Operation Kids Christmas event, a celebration which provides more than 200 underpriveledged children with Christmas presents and a holiday dinner gift certificate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Eric Chin)

Base turns out to support Texas Blowout Barbecue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Team NRO prepares to launch their "road pie" payload several hundred yards for the cow chip toss during the Texas Blowout Barbecue on Aug. 24. VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Col. Mark Danehy, 148th Space Operations Squadron commander, competes for the traveling trophy in the cow chip toss during the Texas Blowout Barbecue on Aug. 24. The event raised more than $18,000 for the 48th annual Operation Kids Christmas event, a celebration which provides more than 200 underpriveledged children with Christmas presents and a holiday dinner gift certificate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Eric Chin)

Base turns out to support Texas Blowout Barbecue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Col. Mark Danehy, 148th Space Operations Squadron commander, competes for the traveling trophy in the cow chip toss during the Texas Blowout Barbecue on Aug. 24. The event raised more than $18,000 for the 48th annual Operation Kids Christmas event, a celebration which provides more than 200 underpriveledged children with Christmas presents and a holiday dinner gift certificate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Eric Chin)

Triathlon

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Col. William P. Thompson, Commander, 30th Space Wing Command Post freestyles his way to victory in the 400 meter swim on August 4, 2007 at thre annual base triathalon. Colonel Thompson took the lead early, and never looked back. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman First Class Keyonna Fennell)

Triathlon

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Chief Master Sgt. Ted Colquhoun, 18th Intelligence Squadron, embraces his son after a competitive 400 meter swim on August 4. The swim meet was one of the three events athletes participated in at the annual base triathalon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Keyonna Fennell)

Vandenberg couple has fun, fervor to bring theatre to area

Vandenberg couple and theatre entheusiasts Staff Sgt. Jason Burdett and his wife Stephanie produce a free children's play at the Stone Pine Hall, 210 South H St., Lompoc at 2 and 4 p.m. June 30 and 2 p.m. July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Cadette)

One goes up, one comes down

A Delta II rises above the clouds as Staff Sgt. Eric Thompson freefalls over Lompoc June 7. The instructor with the 532nd Training Squadron planned his skydive to coincide with the launch carrying the Italian Thales Alenia-Space COSMO-SkyMed Satellite. (Courtesy photo)