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Unit Focus - 532nd TRS

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airman Basic David Smith, a 532nd Training Squadron student, inspects W950 ordnance cable for damage as Tech. Sgt. Brian Belan, a 532nd Training Squadron missile and space systems maintenance instructor, watches for mistakes here May 6. The course includes a missile and space systems overview, code handling procedures, technical publications, maintenance forms, tools, corrosion, security, environmental compliance, hazardous communication, maintenance principles, practices and management. Sergeant Belan has been an instructor for three years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

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Duck out of water

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airman 1st Class Joshua Prater, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, hoses down Col. Andre Lovett after he sits on console for a space launch for the last time as the 30th Operations Group commander May 5. Colonel Lovett will leave Vandenberg to become the vice wing commander of the 45th Space Wing at Patrick AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Carter)

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Running with a cause

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Members of Team Vandenberg participate in the Fit-to-Fight run April 30. This run was unique because participants wore teal to raise awareness for sexual assault and blue for child abuse prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kerelin Molina)

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Running with a cause

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Staff Sgt. Micky Sederberg of the 533 training squadron and his family participate in the monthly wing run at the parade grounds here April 30. Sergeant Sederberg and his family show support of the child abuse and domestic violence program by wearing blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kerelin Molina)

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Airmen's time

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Military training leaders and Airmen of the 381st Training Group gather for a briefing at the end of the duty day here April 25. Airmen's Time allows MTL's the opportunity to teach Airmen about military life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

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Get out the white gloves

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- To ensure cleanliness and attention to detail, Staff Sgt. Ryan Cushing, a 381st Training Support Squadron military training leader, performs a room inspection May 1. MTL's counsel, mentor and train non-prior service technical training Airmen to adapt to military life at their next duty station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

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Advising Airmen

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Taking time to mentor his Airmen, Staff Sgt. Ryan Cushing, a 381st Training Support Squadron military training leader, speaks with Airman Dustin Tackett and Airman Basic Christina Xenos, 533rd Training Squadron students, about the recruiter assistance program May 1. MTL's counsel, mentor and train non-prior service technical training Airmen to adapt to military life at their next duty station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

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Preparing for duty

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Before their shift starts, Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Watson, a 381st Training Support Squadron military training leader, goes over the charge of quarters duties with Airman Brandon Turnage, a 533rd Training Squadron student, while Airman James Faulk, also a student, takes notes May 1. MTL's counsel, mentor and train non-prior service technical training Airmen to adapt to military life at their next duty station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

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Evaluating an Airman

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Watson, a 381st Training Support Squadron military training leader, reads a Form 341 from Airman 1st Class Jeremy Merryman, a 532nd Training Squadron student, May 1. A 341 is the primary method Air Force technical schools use to document discrepancies and excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

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Attention to detail

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- While Airmen stand at attention, Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Watson, a 381st Training Support Squadron military training leader, performs uniform checks during open ranks May 1. MTL's counsel, mentor and train non-prior service technical training Airmen to adapt to military life at their next duty station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

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Reporting for duty

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.. -- Applying a strip of tape, a firefighter helps to ensure a chemical suit is properly donned during the Foggy Shores exercise here April 22. Excercises, like Foggy Shores, ensure base personnel are ready for any crisis situation. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

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Reporting for duty

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Firefighters of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated explosion here during the Foggy Shores excercise April 22. Foggy Shores allows Airmen to experience intense scenerios to prepare for real world crisises. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

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Nothing but net

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Battling at the net, Greg Caresio, a member of the 30th Launch Group team, attempts to block a spike from Joshua Peargin, a member of the 30th Operations Group team, during an intramural volleyball game recently. The match went to three games, with the 30th OG closing the deal at 15-7. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Senior Airman Stephanie Longoria)

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Failure to launch

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Making use of the whole court, members of the 30th Operations Group and the 30th Launch Group play an intramural volleyball game recently. The 30th OG came out the victors in the three-game match, winning game three 15-7. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Senior Airman Stephanie Longoria)

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Quick response

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Missile Defense Agency successfully completed an important exercise of the Kinetic Energy Interceptors program here in preparation for its inaugural flight test later this year. KEI is designed to be a mobile, globally deployable missile defense system featuring the MDA’s newest high-acceleration booster. KEI will provide the Ballistic Missile Defense System with a capability to defeat long-range ballistic missiles during the boost, ascent, and midcourse phases of flight. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Stress management

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airmen face problems ranging from issues at home to demanding work conditions on a daily basis. Fortunately, the Air Force takes care of its Airmen. Mental Health and the Military & Family Life Consultant Program are just two options available to help Airmen when the stress starts to become unbearable. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Heather Shaw)

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Shoe cleaning

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Senior Airman Jeff Knoll, a 30th Security Forces Squadron conservation law enforcement officer, picks the shoe of the squadron’s horse, Willie, to promote the horse’s health and well-being. Feeding and maintaining the 30th SFS horses at the Saddle Club here is one of the many duties of Vandenberg’s conservation officers.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Steve Bauer)

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Watch your speed: runners crossing

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Mark Pruett, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Sign Shop contractor, posts a new speed-limit sign in front of the new gym here April 20. The new sign decreases the speed limit by 10 mph. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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Breaking and entering

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Col. Joseph Milner, 30th Security Forces commander, alongside his family and 30th Space Wing Commander Col. David Buck, cuts the ribbon symbolizing the opening of the Milner's new home and the first home to be opened in the new company and field grade housing complex here. The Milner's home is part of a project that encompasses 458 acres with plans to build 164 new homes and renovate 703 of the existing homes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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Its getting hot in here

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- 30th Space Wing Command Chief Cari Kent ignites a house to start a fire training drill in Vandenberg's east housing April 16. The controlled burn allowed Vandenberg firefighters a chance to gain invaluable knowledge on how certain structures react to fire. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Heather Shaw)

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