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Cal-Poly holds military appreciation game, barbecue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Vandenberg's mascot, Hawkman, holds his pal Kean Caldwell, 3, during the California Polytechnic State University military appreciation night on Sept. 15. The game and barbecue was available to military members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)

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Cal-Poly holds military appreciation game, barbecue

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Vandenberg Airmen enjoy Santa Maria style barbecue during the California Polytechnic State University military appreciation night on Sept. 15. The game and barbecue was available to military members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)

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SNCO Induction Ceremony features Space Command chief

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Steve Tanous, 30th Space Wing commander, holds a conversation with Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Sullivan, Air Force Space Command, during the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at the Pacific Coast Club on Aug. 30. The chief's two-day itinerary at Vandenberg included a junior enlisted breakfest at Breakers Dining Facility and an all-enlisted call in the base theater. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Boyette.)

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SNCO Induction Ceremony features Space Command chief

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Sullivan, Air Force Space Command, introduces himself during the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at the Pacific Coast Club on Aug. 30. The chief's two-day itinerary at Vandenberg included a junior enlisted breakfest at Breakers Dining Facility and an all-enlisted call in the base theater. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Boyette.)

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50-year time capsule captures essence of Vandenberg's present

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- 30th Space Wing Commander Col. Steve Tanous and 30th Space Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Cari Kent emplace a time capsule in the ground during the emplacement of the time capsule ceremony at Heritage Park Korean War memorial on Sept. 11. The capsule, which commemorates the 25th Anniversary of Air Force Space Command, will be opened in 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew)

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50-year time capsule captures essence of Vandenberg's present

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- 30th Space Wing Commander Col. Steve Tanous and 30th Space Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Cari Kent emplace a time capsule in the ground during the emplacement of the time capsule ceremony at Heritage Park Korean War memorial on Sept. 11. The capsule, which commemorates the 25th Anniversary of Air Force Space Command, will be opened in 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew)

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Sept. 11 Remembrance: A moment of silence at Chapel One

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- During Vandenberg's Sept. 11 Remembrance Day event inside Chapel One, Retired Maj. Brian "Rocketman" Smith recalls his experience at the Pentagon during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Vandenberg's Remembrance Day event honored fallen Americans and remembered how the national course of history was changed by the events of Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Boyette)

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Sept. 11 Remembrance: A moment of silence at Chapel One

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- US representative Lois Capps comments during the Sept. 11 Remembrance Day event inside Chapel One. Vandenberg's Remembrance Day event was to honor fallen Americans and to remember how the national course of history was changed by the events of Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Boyette)

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Sept. 11 Remembrance: A moment of silence at Chapel One

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Guests in attendance of the Sept. 11 Remembrance event view a slideshow at Chapel One of images the Sept. 11 attacks. Vandenberg's Remembrance Day event was to honor fallen Americans and to remember how the national course of history was changed by the events of Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Boyette)

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Vandenberg breaks ground for Reagan Memorial

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Riki Ellison, president and founder of Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance, breaks ground with Col. Steve Tanous, 30th Space Wing commander, during a ceremony here on Aug. 29. The ceremony symbolized the beginning of construction of the Ronald W. Reagan Missile Defense Site Memorial that will honor the 40th U.S. president who made many contributions to a national missile defense program. The limestone memorial, set to be completed around Jan. 17, 2008, will replace the existing on-base launch viewing site at Del Punta, and will feature the bronze bust and plaque which was unveiled on April 4, 2006 by Former First Lady Nancy Reagan during a dedication of the Ronald W. Reagan Missile Defense Site at Vandenberg. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cole Presley)

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Vandenberg breaks ground for Reagan Memorial

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Steve Tanous, 30th Space Wing commander, speaks with Riki Ellison, president and founder of Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance, on Aug. 29 before breaking ground to symbolize the beginning of construction of the Ronald W. Reagan Missile Defense Site Memorial. The limestone memorial, set to be completed around Jan. 17, 2008, will replace the existing on-base launch viewing site at Del Punta, and will feature the bronze bust and plaque which was unveiled on April 4, 2006 by Former First Lady Nancy Reagan during a dedication of the Ronald W. Reagan Missile Defense Site at Vandenberg for his many contributions to a national missile defense program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cole Presley)

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Optical brightners make new uniform dangerously easy to see

Optical brighteners in laundry detergent make the Airman Battle Uniform more detectable by night vision equipment and more visible in a low-light environment of any kind, by reflecting more of any available light Airmen must wash the ABUs with detergent that does not contain optical brightners. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Stephen Cadette)

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NORAD, USNORTHCOM commander visits Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Gen. Victor Renuart, NORAD/USNORTHCOM commander, briefs distinguiahed visitors about the importance of missle defense during a tour of Vandenberg on Aug. 14. The tour provided senior civilian leaders with a first-hand experience of how commands execute the mission to defend the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)

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NORAD, USNORTHCOM commander visits Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Gen. Victor Renuart, NORAD/USNORTHCOM commander, briefs distinguiahed visitors about the importance of missle defense during a tour of Vandenberg on Aug. 14. The tour provided senior civilian leaders with a first-hand experience of how commands execute the mission to defend the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Keyonna Fennell)

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National Night Out teaches community watch, fun for all

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Saige Valfre, a 7 year old resident of Vandenberg, looks at an unexploded ordnance display during the National Night Out on Aug.10. National Night Out is an event designed to increase children's awareness of safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Jonathan Olds)

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National Night Out teaches community watch, fun for all

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Alex Conway, a 6 year old resident of Vandenberg, gets strapped in by Staff Sgt. Mike Guerrero, 30th Security Forces Squadron, before climbing the rock wall during the National Night Out on Aug.10. National Night Out is an event designed to increase children's awareness of safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Jonathan Olds)

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National Night Out teaches community watch, fun for all

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Sean Yargus, 30th Security Forces Squadron, prepares to be dunked as a young girl pitches a ball at the dunking booth during the National Night Out on Aug.10. National Night Out is an event designed to increase children's awareness of safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Jonathan Olds)

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National Night Out teaches community watch, fun for all

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Tyler McDaniel, a 2-year-old resident of Vandenberg, gets finger printed by Staff Sgt.Trinity Brown, 30th Security Forces Squadron, during the National Night Out on Aug.10. National Night Out is an event designed to increase children's awareness of safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Jonathan Olds)

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National Night Out teaches community watch, fun for all

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Caleb Leduc, a 10-year-old resident of Vandenberg, swings at a pad held by Staff Sgt. Michael Myers, 30th Security Forces Squadron, during the National Night Out on Aug.10. National Night Out is an event designed to increase children's awareness of safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Jonathan Olds)

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National Night Out teaches community watch, fun for all

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Tony Arsenault, an 8-year-old resident of Vandenberg, receives a sticker from a security forces Airman during the National Night Out on Aug.10. National Night Out is an event designed to increase children's awareness of safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Jonathan Olds)

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