2024 Salute to Youth!

Children participate in a “hands-on, minds on” activity at the Department of Defense STARBASE program booth during a Salute to Youth event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 2, 2024. The DoD STARBASE program is designed to motivate children, primarily fifth grade students, in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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2024 Salute to Youth!

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexis Acevedo, 30th Security Forces Squadron reports and analysis technician, and McGruff the Crime Dog, crime prevention mascot, engage with children at a 30 SFS “Take a Bite out of Crime” booth to learn about crime prevention and personal safety during the Salute to Youth event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 2, 2024. Hosted by the 30th Force Support Squadron, attendees enjoyed activities including games and interactive booths aimed at familiarizing military families with education opportunities and resources for children. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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2024 Salute to Youth!

Vandenberg community members attend the Salute to Youth event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 2, 2024. The event featured educational resources, with local Exceptional Family Member Program Community Partners, local school representatives, and the School Liaison providing valuable information. Hosted by the 30th Force Support Squadron, attendees enjoyed activities including various games and interactive booths aimed at familiarizing military families with education opportunities and resources for children. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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2024 Salute to Youth!

Children spin a wheel to earn prizes during the Salute to Youth event hosted at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 2, 2024. The event featured educational resources, with local Exceptional Family Member Program Community Partners, area school representatives, and the School Liaison providing valuable information for families regarding education opportunities and resources for their children. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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2024 Salute to Youth!

Sparky the Fire Dog, National Fire Protection Association mascot, interacts with Vandenberg community members to promote fire safety awareness during the Salute to Youth event held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 2, 2024. The event featured educational resources, with local Exceptional Family Member Program Community Partners, local school representatives, and the School Liaison providing valuable information. Hosted by the 30th Force Support Squadron, attendees enjoyed activities including various games and interactive booths aimed at familiarizing military families with education opportunities and resources for children. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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2024 Salute to Youth!

Published Aug. 5, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma
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VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --

Vandenberg hosted a Salute to Youth event held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 2, 2024. The event featured educational resources, with local Exceptional Family Member Program Community Partners, local school representatives, and the School Liaison providing valuable information. Hosted by the 30th Force Support Squadron, attendees enjoyed activities including various games and interactive booths aimed at familiarizing military families with education opportunities and resources for children.