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Vandenberg Fire Department to Conduct Prescribed Burns Multiple Times in June

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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Vandenberg Fire Department to Conduct Prescribed Burns Multiple Times in June

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 Entertainment; Lt. Dan Band

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform as part of a military appreciation concert, Nov. 8, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Lt. Dan Band provides entertainment to military bases across the U.S. and the world, and their mission is to draw attention to military and first-responder communities, making sure they know they are remembered and appreciated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Leadership Excursion; History in all terrain

Staff Sgt. Alexis Kula, 30th Security Forces Squadron mobility and readiness non-commissioned officer in charge, participates in a base tour Nov. 4, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Members of 30th SFS took the base’s new senior leadership on a tour to show them specific assets, historical sites and remote areas on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Leadership Excursion; History in all terrain

Members from 30th Space Wing visit different sections of the base Nov. 4, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The purpose of the tour was for 30th Security Forces Squadron to show base leadership specific assets, historical sites and remote areas on base. These areas included historical landmarks, such as Chumash paintings, buildings from early 1900’s, and a shelter that families would use during launches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Leadership Excursion; History in all terrain

Members from 30th Space Wing visit different sections of the base Nov. 4, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The purpose of the tour was for 30th Security Forces Squadron to show base leadership specific assets, historical sites and remote areas on base. These areas included historical landmarks, such as Chumash paintings, buildings from early 1900’s, and a shelter that families would use during launches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Leadership Excursion; History in all terrain

Members from 30th Space Wing visit different sections of the base Nov. 4, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The purpose of the tour was for the 30th Security Forces Squadron to show base leadership specific assets, historical sites and remote areas on base. These areas included historical landmarks, such as Chumash paintings, buildings from early 1900’s, and a shelter that families would use during launches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Caught on the Fly

Master Sgt. Mike Iaukea, 14th Air Force Combined Force Space Component Command special missions division manager, enjoys an afternoon of fly fishing Oct. 24, 2019, near Wall beach at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Iaukea takes advantage of the coastline a few times a week to fish to unwind from his day-to-day life, which helps maintain his comprehensive health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Caught on the Fly

Master Sgt. Mike Iaukea, 14th Air Force Combined Force Space Component Command special missions division manager, enjoys an afternoon of fly fishing Oct. 24, 2019, near Wall beach at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Iaukea takes advantage of the coastline a few times a week to fish to unwind from his day-to-day life, which helps maintain his comprehensive health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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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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