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Its getting hot in here

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- 30th Space Wing commander Col. David Buck extinguishes the roaring flames with the assistance of fire captain Eric Potarak during a fire training excercise here April 16. The controlled burn exercise took part in east housing -- an area that is set to be demolished in an effort to build better housing for Vandenberg's Airmen.(U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Heather Shaw)

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Bulldozer preparation

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Tom Barcinas, a 30th Logistical Readiness Squadron heavy vehicle mechanic, teaches Senior Airman Arturo Vega, a 30th LRS heavy vehicle mechanic, how to operate an air conditioning recharging unit here April 16. Air conditioning units are a vital part of the bulldozers the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron uses to prevent the spread of wildfires. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Steve Bauer)

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Lesson PASS-ed

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Learning to "Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Shoot," Zak Doyle gets some hands-on training with a fire extinguisher from Tech Sgt. Juan Valle April 10 during Fire Safety Day here. Sergeant Valle and other members of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron's fire department took time to teach children the importance of fire safety during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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I gave at the office

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- A physician with the United Blood Services applies pressure to the arm of 2nd Lt. Erik Ringstad, a 392nd Training Group student, after puncturing the median cubital vein April 2. Vandenberg hosts frequent blood drives. The last blood drive, held by the 30th Security Forces Squadron, saw 67 potential donors and donated 45 units of blood to the local community. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Longoria)

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Drawn to juice

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Ethan Ramey, a Vandenberg Cub Scout, sketches his apple juice box April 9 in an attempt to get one step closer to his Art Merit Badge. One of the requirements to obtain the badge is speaking with a professional artist, who in this case was Jan Kays, a 30th Space Wing Public Affairs graphic illustrator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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Domo arigato

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Deep in concentration, Chance Bohlander, a Vandenberg Cub Scout, examines a paper design of a robot April 9. Following one of the steps toward an art badge, the Scouts talked to Jan Kays, a 30th Space Wing Public Affairs graphic illustrator, at the graphics section of the PA office.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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Air Force 1st Sgt. Angela Fernandez

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- 1st Sgt. Angela Fernandez from 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron, observes an Airman ensure vehicles are compliant with Air Force standards. A first sergeant spends time building a positive relationship with Airmen in order to help keep Airmen focused on the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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Air Force 1st Sgt. Angela Fernandez

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- 1st Sgt. Angela Fernandez from 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron, counsels an LRS airman April 3 at the LRS command building. A first sergeant spends time building a positive relationship with Airmen in order to help keep Airmen focused on the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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LRS undergoes AFSO 21 process

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Steven Winters, the 30th Space Wing vice commander, along with Maj. Manuel Perez, the 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, and Tech. Sgt. Forrest Chambers, the 30th LRS surface cargo noncommissioned officer in charge, discuss the changes to be made to the cargo area of Building 5500 here. With the help of the Vandenberg's Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century team of experts, the 30th LRS will receive a month-long makeover to increase the overall efficiency of the cargo area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Steve Bauer)

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Airman climbs new heights

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- With great care, Airman 1st Class Nathanael Roberts, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, climbs a new utility pole here to detach the rope used to install the pole. The 100-foot new utility pole is approximately 15 feet taller than the older utility pole. The added height allows future Atlas V rockets to be transported to Space Launch Complex-3 here vertically. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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High elevation, high voltage

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Steve Groves and Staff Sgt. Sean Mackey, both 30th Civil Engineer Squadron high voltage linemen, raise and install a high voltage cable on a utility pole April 9 on Vandenberg's South base. The 100-foot new utility pole is approximately 15 feet taller than the older utility pole. The added height allows future Atlas V rockets to be transported to Space Launch Complex-3 here vertically. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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Preparing for Atlas V

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Sean Mackey, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, reaches out to tighten a cable here to minimize future maintenance April 9 on Vandenberg's South Base. The 100-foot new utility pole is approximately 15 feet taller than the older utility pole. The added height allows future Atlas V rockets to be transported to Space Launch Complex-3 here vertically. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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Assumption of command

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Janice Wallace receives the 30th Medical Group guidon from Col. David Buck, 30th Space Wing commander, as she assumes command of the group March 30 at a ceremony at the Pacific Coast Club here. Colonel Wallace arrived at Vandenberg after being the deputy commander of the 45th Medical group at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.(Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Antionette Lyons)

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Assumption of command

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Col. Janice Wallace speaks to Airmen for the first time as commander of the 30th Medical Group. Colonel Wallace assumed command March 30 at the Pacific Coast Club here. (Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Antionette Lyons)

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Combat Arms

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Staff Sgt. Wendy Jones, a 30th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, advises another 30th SFS Airman on firing the M4 Rifle April 2 during training at the firing range here. The 30th SFS Combat Arms Training and Maintenance team trains hundreds of Vandenberg Airmen in a variety of weapons for deployment and recurring qualification. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

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Combat Arms

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- A skilled marksman, Senior Airman Shawn McDonald, a 30th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, advises site correction April 2 during the M4 Rifle training at the firing range here. The 30th SFS Combat Arms Training and Maintenance team trains hundreds of Vandenberg Airmen in a variety of weapons for deployment and recurring qualification. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

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Combat Arms

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Staff Sgt. Wendy Jones, a 30th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, helps a security forces Airman "zero-in" his M4 Rifle April 2 during training at the firing range here. The 30th SFS Combat Arms Training and Maintenance team trains hundreds of Vandenberg Airmen in a variety of weapons for deployment and recurring qualification. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

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Combat Arms

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Staff Sgt. Wendy Jones, a 30th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, raises the range flag April 2 prior to M4 Rifle Training at the firing range here. The 30th SFS Combat Arms Training and Maintenance team trains hundreds of Vandenberg Airmen in a variety of weapons for deployment and recurring qualification. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

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Combat Arms

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- With a steady hand, Staff Sgt. Mike Kenitzer, a 30th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, adjusts an M4 Rifle during training April 2 at the firing range here. The 30th SFS Combat Arms Training and Maintenance team trains hundreds of Vandenberg Airmen in a variety of weapons for deployment and recurring qualification. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

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CATM instructors prepare for qualification course change

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Seven 30th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors are currently being trained to administer a new Rifle Carbine Air Force Qualification Course to all Airmen who are slated for deployment or permanent change of station assignments. The new course, which is scheduled to be implemented Air Force-wide Dec. 1, will contain both basic firing positions (prone, sitting, kneeling, standing) and advanced tactical movements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

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