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Recollecting heroism

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Lt. Col. Joseph Milner, the 30th Security Forces Squadron commander, shares his thoughts and memories on the events that occurred on 9/11, while he was stationed at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Longoria)

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Honoring the fallen

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Master Sgt. John Shade, the 533rd Training Squadron first sergeant, shares a moment of silence during a memorial service honoring the fallen heroes of 9/11. The service was held at Chapel I here Sep. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Longoria)

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Back, back, back...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Making contact, Bryan Palmer of the 392nd Training Squadron team, launches the ball deep into left field during a co-ed softball game against the Space Wing Agencies Aug. 31 here. The 392nd Training Squadron beat the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron 6-5. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Angelina DellaRocco-Rukavina)

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Preparing for battle

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Taking his place on the mound, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron pitcher Nathan Gunty readies himself for the next batter during a softball game against the 392nd Training Squadron. The 392nd Training Squadron beat the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron 6-5. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Angelina DellaRocco-Rukavina)

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running it out

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - After the completion of the Army versus Space wing Agencies co-ed softball game, both teams line up for a congratulatory high five Aug. 31 here. The Army defeated the Space Wing Agencies 6-1. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Angelina DellaRocco-Rukavina)

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Running it out

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - - Bolting for first base Tony Zielinko , a member of the Joint Functional Component Command for Space team, kicks up a plume of dirt of chalk and dirt during a Over-30 softball league game Aug. 31 here. JFCC-Space beat the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron team 10-6. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Angelina DellaRocco-Rukavina)

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Throwing home

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Paul Fuston of the Joint Functional Component Command for Space team fires the ball to home plate during an Over-30 league game here Aug. 31. JFCC-Space beat the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron team 10-6. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Angelina DellaRocco-Rukavina)

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Grilling with diamonds

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- As a morale booster, first sergeants from various squadrons here put on a barbecue for dorm residents here Aug. 28. Airmen living in the dorms had the opportunity to meet with the first sergeants in a relaxed environment, while enjoying a free meal. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)

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Grilling with diamonds

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Dorm residents take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy a free meal here Aug. 28 during a barbecue sponsored by Vandenberg's first sergeants. The barbecue was an informal event held in an effort to give the Airmen the chance to meet with the first sergeants in a relaxed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)

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Sculpting balloons

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Ema Warren, who is the daughter of 2nd Lt. Aaron Warren of the 392nd Training Squadron, patiently waits while 2nd Lt. Monique Brown forms a balloon flower for her during the Texas Blowout here Aug. 21. Last year's Texas Blowout event helped raise $20,000 for the Operation Kids' Christmas event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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Vandenberg prepares for 22nd Annual Texas Blowout

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Kicking off the Texas Blowout cowchip tossing contest, 30th Space Wing vice commander Col. Steven Winters throws a cow pie like a frisbee at Cocheo Park here Aug. 21. The Texas Blowout also included a car show and silent auction. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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Powdered cakes

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- To add a sweet taste, Master Sgt. Jeffrey Lynn of the 30th Launch Support Squadron sprinkles powdered sugar on top of freshly made funnel cakes during the Texas Blowout at Cocheo Park here Aug. 21. The Texas Blowout included a barbecue and activites such as a cow chip toss, car show and silent auction. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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Vandenberg celebrates Cultural Heritage Day

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Team V members were afforded the opportunity to learn a native hula dance during Cultural Heritage Day here Aug. 20. The event, sponsored by the Vandenberg Equal Opportunity Office, provided the chance to experience performances and taste foods from many different cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)

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Vandenberg celebrates Cultural Heritage Day

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Taking advantage of the opportunity to try foods that they might not eat otherwise, Team V members venture through the buffet line of foods from different areas of the world during Cultural Heritage Day here Aug 20. The event, sponsored by the Vandenberg Equal Opportunity Office, highlighted the diversity of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)

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Vandenberg celebrates Cultural Heritage Day

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- As one of the key performers, Elizabeth McWaters-Bjorkman presented a ritualistic hula wedding dance during Cultural Heritage Day here Aug. 20. Members of Team V were able to experience activities and food native to many different cultures during the ceremony, which was sponsored by the Vandenberg Equal Opportunity Office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)

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Fitness Center holds triathlon for Team V

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Nate Ogan pushes hard during the 20-kilometer bike ride portion of Vandenberg's triathalon here Aug. 16. Ogan and teammates Chuck Read and Kent Yankee took first place, finishing the triathlon in 59 minutes, 30 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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Fitness Center holds triathlon for Team V

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Michael Necessary pushes hard during the 20-kilometer bike ride portion of Vandenberg's triathalon here Aug. 16. Necessary, along with teammates Steve Bauer and Megan Lundstrom, took second place for the Team Division. The three athletes finished the 400-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike ride and 5-kilometer run in 1 hour, 8 minutes, 21 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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Fitness Center holds triathlon for Team V

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Working on her last lap, Diane Almodovar smoothly swims through the water during the 400-meter swim portion of Vandenberg's triathalon here Aug. 16. The triathalon also included a 20-kilometer bike ride and 5-kilometer run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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Fitness Center holds triathlon for Team V

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Swimming, biking, then running, Marc Berkstresser crosses the finish line after completing the last portion of Vandenberg's triathalon here Aug. 16. Berkstress is a lieutenant colonel with the 14th Air Force here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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Fitness Center holds Team V triathlon

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Taking a moment to rehydrate, Katie Paton (left) and Pamela Boltz chat it up after competing in Vandenberg's triathalon here Aug. 16. Paton took first place in the Women's 20- to 29-Year-Old Division, finishing the race in 1 hour, 14 minutes, 18 seconds. The triathalon included a 400-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike ride and 5-kilometer run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

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