Horse owner's make Saddle Club home

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Displaying one of his four horses, John Moren, the Vandenberg Saddle Club treasurer, stands with family members, Kelly Moren and Kelsey Moren-Callabresi at the Saddle Club here July 30. The Saddle Club is a members-only club for horse owners. The club features scenic trails for horse riding and 52 individual barns spread out over more than 37 acres of land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Steve Bauer)

Mud run rinsing

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A Team V participant rinses off after the Vandenberg Warrior Challenge Mud Run that took place June 30 here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)

Mud doesn't stop 'em

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Members of Team V take part in the Vandenberg Warrior Challenge Mud Run on June 30 here. Approximately 1,200 runners ran the five-mile course, which covered paved roads, off-road vehicle trails and the base obstacle course. Sixty teams participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)

King, queen ride for Convalescent Care

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- King and queen for a day, Florina Glidden and Carl Robertson take part in the Lompoc Valley Flower Festival June 27 in Lompoc, Calif. The city of Lompoc holds two events each year, the Spring Arts Festival in April and the Flower Festival in June. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kerelin Molina)

Big man, big weight

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – With 675 pounds pulling at the bar and his upper body, Sgt. Eduardo Rojas, a 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, finishes his set of deadlifts at the Fitness Center here June 4. Sergeant Rojas was part of a three-member team from the 30th Security Forces Squadron that had competed and scored high in the United States Powerlifting Federation Military Nationals Championship at Venice Beach, Calif., May 23. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Steve Bauer)

Making squats look easy

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Using all of his strength, Staff Sgt. Sean Yargus, a 30th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, completes a squat lift while Staff Sgt. Eduardo Rojas, a 30th SFS military working dog trainer, watches carefully from behind to make sure the lift went smoothly at the Fitness Center here June 4. Sergeants Rojas and Yargus were part of a three-member team from the 30th SFS that competed and scored high in the United States Powerlifting Federation Military Nationals Championship at Venice Beach, Calif., May 23. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Steve Bauer)

Honoring a hero

LOS OSOS, Calif.-- A joint honor guard transports Navy Commander Duane Wolfe's casket to the Los Osos Memorial Gardens cemetery June 2. Commander Wolfe was killed by a roadside bomb outside of Fallujah, Iraq May 25. Commander Wolfe, a Naval Reservist, worked at Vandenberg as the civilian deputy for the 30th Mission Support Group.(U.S. Air Force Photo/ Senior Airman Stephanie Longoria)

Honoring a hero

LOS OSOS, Calif, -- Mourners come to say their final farewell to fallen Navy Commander Duane Wolfe June 2 at a Memorial Ceremony held in Los Osos Calif. Commander Wolfe, a member of the Navy Reserves, was the civilian deputy commander of the 30th Mission Support Group at Vandenberg. (Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)

Healthy balance of activites

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Twelve-year-old Khamis Peoples participates in balance beam exercises during gymnastics class at the youth center here April 23. Khamis excels in school, sports and is involved in numerous community programs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)

Recognition of service

VISALIA, Calif. -- Air Force veteran Michael McKinney thanks his wife Bertha McKinney for her support and advocacy that led to his receipt of a Purple Heart April 13. Mr. McKinney earned the medal when he was injured by a mortar attack during the Vietnam War. Due to paperwork issues, he was delayed receiving the medal for 41 years. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)

Care bear

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Kloe Hendricks learns a little about fire safety from Smokey the Bear during Fire Safety Day at Cocheo Park here April 10. The event, which was hosted by the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron's fire department, was held to teach children about the dangers of fire and how to react if around one. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Frisbee tournament

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Col. Michael Dombrowski, the 30th Space Communications Squadron commander, defends Airman Randolph Patterson, also with 30th SCS, during an ultimate Frisbee match April 3 at the base track. Sports days are one of the many events used to build moral within squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Antoinette Lyons)