13th annual Earth Day event

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The daughter of Senior Master Sgt. Eric Faulkenberry, 14th Air Force first shirt, has her face painted during the 13th annual Earth Day event here Thursday, April 18, 2013. Celebrated by millions of people on April 22, Earth Day promotes awareness and appreciation for the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Ready Set Fire

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Chief Master Sgt. Ryan Peterson, 30th Space Wing command chief, fires an M-9 Beretta during an Elementary Level Excellence Competition pistol trial here Tuesday, April 16, 2013. The 30th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training instructors held a two day competition for rifles and pistols, which was open to all base military members willing to shoot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

Ready Set Fire

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Tallying scores Senior Airman Nathan Lowman, 30th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, and Tech. Sgt. Jason O’Hare, 30th SFS CATM instructor, add up the shooters points during an Elementary Level Excellence Competition here Monday, April 15, 2013. The 30th SFS CATM instructors held a two day competition for rifles and pistols, which was open to all base military members willing to shoot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

Ready Set Fire

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Vandenberg military member’s fire M16 rifles during a marksmanship competition here Monday, April 15, 2013. The 30th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training instructors held a two day competition for rifles and pistols, which was open to all base military members willing to shoot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

Training for Trauma

LOMPOC, Calif. – A California Shock Trauma Air Rescue flight crew briefs aircraft safety to Vandenberg Fire Department at the Lompoc Airport Thursday, April 11, 2013. Vandenberg Fire Department members trained with the CALStar flight crew to ensure patients can get to a trauma unit within the 60 minute window known as the golden hour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

Training for Trauma

LOMPOC, Calif. – A California Shock Trauma Air Rescue flight crew provides comprehensive training program in aircraft operations to Vandenberg Fire Department at the Lompoc Airport Thursday, April 11, 2013. Vandenberg Fire Department members trained with the CALStar flight crew to ensure patients can get to a trauma unit within the 60 minute window known as the golden hour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)