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Things to do on the Central Coast

This page is intended to provide Vandenberg Airmen and their families with information on events and things to do on California's Central Coast. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the United States Department of Defense of the linked websites, or the information, products or services contained therein. Other than for authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the United States Department of Defense does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. If you have an upcoming event that you would like us to include please email 30sw.pa.workflow@us.af.mil with details. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Crashing Tides Changes Airman’s Life

Staff Sgt. Christopher Parise, 576th Flight Test Squadron missile handling evaluator, reads a letter near Wall Beach Oct. 24, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Carla Freeman wrote Parise the letter to thank him for saving the life of her husband Al Freeman, a Vietnam veteran. In the letter, Carla explained that Al has Parkinson’s disease and had been feeling depressed lately. She was uncertain as to why Al chose to go out in the ocean that evening, but if it wasn’t for Parise, she would have lost the love of her life, and for that, she expressed her full gratitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Crashing Tides Changes Airman’s Life

Staff Sgt. Christopher Parise, 576th Flight Test Squadron missile handling evaluator, peers out towards the ocean near Wall Beach Oct. 25, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. In these waters, only a few weeks prior, Parise saved Al Freeman, a Vietnam veteran, from a near death experience, Al was struggling to return to shore after being in the cold water for roughly 40 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Crashing Tides Changes Airman’s Life

Staff Sgt. Christopher Parise, 576th Flight Test Squadron missile handling evaluator, reflects on a life changing event near Wall Beach Oct. 25, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. On Sept. 1, Parise saved a Vietnam veteran, Al Freeman, from nearly dying in the cold ocean waters. Thanks to his military training, Parise knew how to help Al during the dire situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Crashing Tides Changes Airman’s Life

Waves crash upon the shore near Wall Beach Oct. 25, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. This was the area where Staff Sgt. Christopher Parise, 576th Flight Test Squadron missile handling evaluator, saved the life of Al Freeman, a Vietnam veteran. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Fire Prevention Week: Plan and practice your escape

Service members pull a firetruck to begin the 2019 Fire Muster Challenge to commemorate Fire Prevention Week Oct. 10, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires. Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire on October 8, 1871. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Fire Prevention Week: Plan and practice your escape

Master Sgt. David Carr, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron builder assessment team NCO in charge, attempts to drag a firetruck 20 yards during the 2019 Fire Muster Challenge Oct. 10, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the event, five-member teams competed in various events such as a firetruck pull, bucket brigade and an obstacle course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Fire Prevention Week: Plan and practice your escape

Senior Master Sgt. Curtis Brooks, 4th Space Launch Squadron superintendent, throws water in attempt to put out a house fire during the 2019 Fire Muster Challenge Oct. 10, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. More than 100 members from Vandenberg AFB gathered to participate and support this year’s Fire Prevention Week. Out of the 15 teams, a five-member group from 30th Civil Engineer Squadron won the 2019 Fire Muster Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Fire Prevention Week: Plan and practice your escape

Service members pull a dummy during the 2019 Fire Muster Challenge to commemorate Fire Prevention Week Oct. 10, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Fire Prevention Week was originally created in response to the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, as a way to inform the public about the importance of fire prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Fire Prevention Week: Plan and practice your escape

Service members run during the 2019 Fire Muster Challenge to commemorate Fire Prevention Week Oct. 10, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the event, five-member teams competed in the timed events to be the champion of the 2019 Fire Muster Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Fire Prevention Week: Plan and practice your escape

Service members participate in the 2019 Fire Muster Challenge to commemorate Fire Prevention Week Oct. 10, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the event, five-member teams competed in events such as a firetruck pull, bucket brigade and an obstacle course to be the champion of the 2019 Fire Muster Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Fire Prevention Week: Plan and practice your escape

Service members pull a firetruck during the 2019 Fire Muster Challenge Oct. 10, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Fire Prevention Week is observed annually during the week of October 9th to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire on October 8, 1871. Each year, firefighters from the installation provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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CFSCC establishment ceremony held at Vandenberg

Maj. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, the Combined Force Space Component Commander and 14th Air Force commander, speaks after assuming command of the CFSCC Oct. 1, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The CFSCC builds capacity through coalition, commercial, and civil partnerships to achieve combined force objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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CFSCC establishment ceremony held at Vandenberg

Maj. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, 14th Air Force commander, assumes command of the Combined Force Space Component Command during the establishment ceremony Oct. 1, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, U.S. Space Command commander, presided over the ceremony to recognize the establishment of CFSCC, which provides support to, and receives support from, Coalition operations centers including the Australian Space Operations Center, Canadian Space Operations Center, and United Kingdom Space Operations Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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CFSCC establishment ceremony held at Vandenberg

Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, U.S. Space Command commander, speaks during the Combined Force Space Component Command establishment ceremony Oct. 1, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. It’s the CFSCC’s mission to plan, integrate, conduct, and assess global space operations in order to deliver combat relevant space capabilities to Combatant Commanders, Coalition partners, the Joint Force, and the Nation.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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CFSCC establishment ceremony held at Vandenberg

Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, U.S. Space Command commander, unfurls the Combined Force Space Component Command flag during the CFSCC establishment ceremony Oct. 1, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. One of the primary roles of the CFSCC is to plan, task, direct, monitor, and asses the execution of combined and joint space operations for theater effects on behalf of the Commander of USSPACECOM in order to directly support ongoing operations in other Combatant Commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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CMSAF Wright visits Vandenberg AFB

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright presents a coin to Senior Airman Kayla Terrell, 30th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, at Breakers Dining Facility, Sept. 25, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Wright began his visit with a breakfast where he met with Airmen to learn their personal stories and their outlooks on the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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CMSAF Wright visits Vandenberg AFB

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright interacts with Airmen at Breakers Dining Facility, Sept. 25, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Wright began his visit with a breakfast where he met Airmen to learn their personal stories and their outlooks on the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks

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CMSAF Wright visits Vandenberg AFB

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visits the 30th Medical Group Sept. 25, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Wright toured different offices within the building, exploring what each section does to enable and support service members, their families and the 30th Space Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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CMSAF Wright visits Vandenberg AFB

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visits the 30th Medical Group Sept. 25, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Wright toured different offices within the building, exploring what each section does to enable and support service members, their families and the 30th Space Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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