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VAFB celebrates POW/MIA week

Members of the installation attend the POW/MIA Candle Light Vigil Sept. 19, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the event, the members stood in silence as guest speaker, Elizabeth Lucero-Mason, shared the story of her father, Telesfor Lucero, who was taken as a POW in 1943. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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VAFB celebrates POW/MIA week

Members of the installation attend the POW/MIA Candle Light Vigil Sept. 19, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the event, guest speaker Elizabeth Lucero-Mason shared the trials and tribulations her father, Telesfor Lucero, experienced during his 785 days as a POW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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VAFB Hotshots at Work

A member of Vandenberg Hotshots subdues a controlled fire Sept. 18, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The goal of this one-day burn was to reduce the risk of wildfires, as well as increase the habitat for an endangered species that resides in the area by re-contouring the sand dunes for more suitable nesting conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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VAFB Hotshots at Work

A member of Vandenberg Hotshots subdues a controlled fire Sept. 18, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The goal of this one-day burn was to reduce the risk of wildfires, as well as increase the habitat for an endangered species that resides in the area by re-contouring the sand dunes for more suitable nesting conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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VAFB Hotshots at Work

A member of Vandenberg Hotshots closes in on a controlled fire Sept. 18, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. A team of 18 Hotshots worked on the controlled burn of grassland and coastal sage at Purisma Point Beach. The goal of this one-day burn was to increase the habitat for the Western Snowy Plover by re-contouring the sand dunes for more suitable nesting conditions while also reducing the risk of wildfire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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VAFB Hotshots at Work

Vandenberg Hotshots cut a line during a controlled fire Sept. 18, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Hotshots are an elite small crew of wildland firefighters who have been trained to deal with fires in remote regions where other support is unavailable to assist. They don’t carry water to fight fire; they use shovels and chainsaws, dig lines, and cut down trees to contain the brushfire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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VAFB Hotshots at Work

Vandenberg Hotshots cut a line during a controlled fire Sept. 18, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Hotshots are an elite small crew of wildland firefighters who have been trained to deal with fires in remote regions where other support is unavailable to assist. They don’t carry water to fight fire; they use shovels and chainsaws, dig lines, and cut down trees to contain the brushfire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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VAFB Hotshots at Work

Mike Rivera and Alex Duncan, Vandenberg Wildland Support Module fire operation technicians, observe the controlled fire Sept. 18, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Vandenberg Fire Department and Hotshots team conducted a prescribed burn of grassland and coastal sage scrub. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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VAFB POW/MIA opening ceremony

Members of Vandenberg Air Force Base Honor Guard present the colors during the POW/MIA Opening Ceremony Sept. 16, 2019, at Vandenberg AFB, Calif. Airmen paid tribute to the POW/MIA flag, which was created as the symbol of our Nation's concern and commitment to resolving as fully as possible the fates of Americans imprisoned, missing and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia, thus ending the uncertainty for their families and the Nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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VAFB POW/MIA opening ceremony

Service members render a salute during the playing of taps at the POW/MIA Opening Ceremony Sept. 16, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. In the United States, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on the third Friday in September to honor those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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VAFB POW/MIA opening ceremony

Service members gather during the POW/MIA Opening Ceremony Sept. 16, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Displayed at the ceremony was the missing person table. The table is round to represent the everlasting concern the survivors have for the missing. One or more head covers may be placed upon the table, representing the armed service of the missing persons. Also, the table is adorned with a white tablecloth to symbolize the pure intentions of the service members who responded to the country's call to arms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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11th Armored Division’s 75th Anniversary

Members of Vandenberg participated in a recognition ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the 11th Armored Division’s completion of training, which occurred on Camp Cooke, September 10, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The 11th AD was a division of the United States Army in World War II, which arrived at Camp Cooke February 11, 1944 and disbanded in 1945 after the war ended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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11th Armored Division’s 75th Anniversary

2nd Lt Jose Montalvo, 100th Missile Defense Brigade detachment liaison officer and Sergeant First Class Grant Henne, 100th Missile Defense Brigade detachment non-commissioned officer in charge, presented a wreath in honor of the 75th anniversary of the 11th Armored Division’s completion of training, which occurred on Camp Cooke, September 10, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. After leaving Camp Cooke, the 11th AD landed on the beaches of Normandy and plunged into the Battle of the Buldge in 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Up to the challenge

Senior Airman Tyler Maxwell, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, climbs a power pole during a pole-top rescue training Aug. 23, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. While working pole-top, there are many risks service members could encounter such as electrocution and burns, making it imperative that proper rescue procedures are in place. For Airmen assigned to the 30th CES electrical shop, pole-top rescue is an annual training requirement and is incorporated into their weekly training time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hanah Abercrombie)

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Up to the challenge

Staff Sgt. Lonnie Elliott, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, lowers a dummy to the ground during a pole-top rescue training Aug. 23, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Airmen assigned to the 30th CES electrical shop practice pole-top rescue as part of their weekly training program. The weekly training also includes confined space rescue and bucket truck rescue to ensure Airmen are ready under any circumstance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hanah Abercrombie)

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Up to the challenge

Staff Sgt. Lonnie Elliott, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, climbs a power pole during pole-top rescue training Aug. 23, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the training, each service member had four minutes to climb a power pole, retrieve a dummy, and hoist the dummy safely to the ground. The Airmen utilize this training to learn the techniques necessary to perform emergency pole-top rescues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hanah Abercrombie)

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Up to the challenge

Staff Sgt. Lonnie Elliott, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, climbs a power pole during pole-top rescue training Aug. 23, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Airmen assigned to the 30th CES electrical shop practice emergency life-saving maneuvers to retrieve members who may become injured while working on a power pole. For these Airmen, pole-top rescue is an annual training requirement and is incorporated into their weekly training time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hanah Abercrombie)

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Up to the challenge

Airmen assigned to 30th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare for pole-top rescue training Aug. 23, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During their weekly pole-top rescue training, the Airmen practice emergency life-saving maneuvers to retrieve members who may become injured while working on a power pole. The Airmen also practice confined space rescue and bucket truck rescue to ensure each Airmen is prepared during an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hanah Abercrombie)

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Up to the challenge

Senior Airman Rafal Waledziak, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, retrieves a dummy from atop a power pole during pole-top rescue training Aug. 23, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the training, each service member had four minutes to climb a power pole, retrieve a dummy, and hoist the dummy safely to the ground. The Airmen utilize this training to learn the techniques necessary to perform emergency pole-top rescues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hanah Abercrombie)

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Exercise Exercise Exercise: Readiness

Airmen assigned to the 30th Security Forces Squadron sweep a building during an active shooter exercise Aug. 7, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The exercise tested the readiness and emergency response techniques of members across the installation to maintain readiness in the event of a real-world situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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