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A construction worker prepares a replica of the vintage P-40E Tomahawk for assembly at its new home in front of 14th Air Force Headquarters at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The P-40 was a leading fighter in the aerial campaign of WWII. The P-40 "serves as, a monument, not to the aircraft but to the people of the original Flying Tigers, and as reminder to their modern-day counter-parts." The Warhawk memorial, funded by the 14th Air Force with Major General William R. Looney III in command, took three months from ground breaking to the dedication ceremony

A construction worker prepares a replica of the vintage P-40E Tomahawk...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

Artwork: "Discovery at Vandenberg AFB". Artist: Stan Jones

Artwork: "Discovery at Vandenberg AFB". Artist: Stan Jones

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Space debris sphere that was found near Seguin, Texas and brought to Randolph Air Force Base where it was identified as a piece of a Delta rocket that had been launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., in April 1996

Space debris sphere that was found near Seguin, Texas and brought to R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: O. C. Sanchez Release Status: Released ... More

The presentation of the Commands to the official party during the 30th Space Wing Change of Command ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, on June 15, 1998

The presentation of the Commands to the official party during the 30th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Cherie A. Thurlby Release St... More

Straight on pockets to headroom shot of USAF AIRMAN Jason Hoffman, Vandenberg Air Force Base Combat Arms Instructor as he gives guidance to a fellow AIRMAN on the pistol range. SRA Hoffman has been working with the 30th Security Forces Squadron for the past seven years. He says, "I am a competitor. I enjoy taking an average shooter and training them until they are a notch above the competition level."

Straight on pockets to headroom shot of USAF AIRMAN Jason Hoffman, Van...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Cherrie Thurlby, USAF Releas... More

Thomas Escarsega (Center, foreground) competes in the 50 meter run. Motivational support from his escort, US Air Force AIRMAN Stuart Alvarado, helped Thomas receive a 1ST place in the event. The Northern Santa Barbara County 1999 Special Olympics were held at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California on April 17th, 1999. This image is seen in the April 1999 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

Thomas Escarsega (Center, foreground) competes in the 50 meter run. Mo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeremy T. Lock, USAF Release... More

Buellton, California Highway Patrolman Ken Hoyle (Right) congratulates Florence Camba on a fourth place finish in the 50 meter run during the Northern Santa Barbara County '99 Special Olympic Games. This year's Special Olympics were held at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California on April 17th, 1999. This image is seen in the April 1999 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

Buellton, California Highway Patrolman Ken Hoyle (Right) congratulates...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeremy T. Lock, USAF Release... More

Members of the 30th Security Forces, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, lift Jonathan Melnik to light the ceremonial flame to mark the opening of the 1999 Vandenberg AFB Northern Santa Barbara County Special Oympics. This image is seen in the April 1999 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

Members of the 30th Security Forces, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Califo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeremy T. Lock, USAF Release... More

While US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander, looks on, Major General Robert Hinson, 14th Air Force Commander, speaks of what his future will entail at Vandenberg. The Change of Command Ceremony took place at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, May 6th, 1999

While US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeremy T. Lock, USAF Release... More

US Air Force Major General Gerald Perryman Jr., (Right) passes the flag to General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander, relinquishing his command of the 14th Air Force. The 14th Air Force Change of Command took place May 6th, 1999, in front of the Headquarters Building on Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

US Air Force Major General Gerald Perryman Jr., (Right) passes the fla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Ray Ramon, USAF Release Stat... More

53rd anniversary of Atlas launch rekindles nuclear past

53rd anniversary of Atlas launch rekindles nuclear past

President John F. Kennedy watches the launch of an unarmed Atlas 134D intercontinental ballistic missile on Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., March 23, 1962. This was the first time a president witnessed a liv... More

Two US Air Force analysts review Peacekeeper missile performance data collected during the missiles flight at Vandenberg AFB, CA. From AIRMAN Magazine, July 2000 article "Peacekeeper 2000."

Two US Air Force analysts review Peacekeeper missile performance data ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Andy Dunaway Release Status... More

Inside a Peacekeeper missile silo at Vandenberg AFB, CA US Air Force maintenance personnel check the missile tube for damage which may have occurred during launch. From AIRMAN Magazine, July 2000 article "Peacekeeper 2000."

Inside a Peacekeeper missile silo at Vandenberg AFB, CA US Air Force m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Andy Dunaway Release Status... More

Team Vandenberg successfully launches an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The purpose of this launch was to test the reliability and accuracy of Air Force weapon systems

Team Vandenberg successfully launches an unarmed Minuteman III interco...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Richard W. Freeland, USAF R... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Monica A. Leger (Right), an Instrumentation and Telemetry Technician from the 576th Flight Test Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, and Tops in Blue vocalist, sings during a recent performance at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom. Tops in Blue is an active duty U.S. Air Force special unit made up of amateur performers selected for their talents

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Monica A. Leger (Right), an Instrument...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A capacity crowd on hand for the ceremonial unveiling of a replica Flying Tigers P-40 Tomahawk mounted on the east lawn at the headquarters of the 14th Air Force, Vandenberg Air Force, California on April 17, 2001. The P-40 "serves as, a monument, not to the aircraft but to the people of the original Flying Tigers, and as reminder to their modern-day counter-parts." The Warhawk memorial, funded by the 14th Air Force with Major General William R. Looney III in command, took three months from ground breaking to the dedication ceremony

A capacity crowd on hand for the ceremonial unveiling of a replica Fly...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing commander, greets STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as Iron Mike, mascot for the 21st Space Wing Knights of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, as he and his unit arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all...

Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing commander, greets STAFF S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing commander, greets STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as Iron Mike, mascot for the... More

Major General (MGEN) Judd Blaisdell, USAF, (left), Air STAFF, MGEN Tim McMahon, USAF, 20th AF/CC, and Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, (right), 30th SW/CC greet GUARDIAN CHALLENGE competitors from the 50th Space Wing (SW). GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Major General (MGEN) Judd Blaisdell, USAF, (left), Air STAFF, MGEN Tim...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) AJ Miller, USAF, the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE "Bombardier" mascot representing the 310th Space Group arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base greeted by his own commander, Colonel Frank Casserino, the 310th Space Group (SG/CC). SSGT Miller is a reservist who teaches the Top Off Intelligence Course at Peterson Air Force Base. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, the world's premier space and missile on hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile on, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates...

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) AJ Miller, USAF, the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE "Bombard...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) AJ Miller, USAF, the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE "Bombardier" mascot representing the 310th Space Group arriving at... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), and AIRMAN First Class Deanna Howell, USAF, missile chefs from the 90th Space Wing, F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, compete as a team for the Best Chef title at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), and AIRMAN First Class Dea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

First Lieutenant Jerry Zeitler, USAF, Deputy Commander of Crew 264 ICBM Operations, 91 Space Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, simulates punching in launch codes during ICBM Ops event at Vandenberg Air Force Base, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

First Lieutenant Jerry Zeitler, USAF, Deputy Commander of Crew 264 ICB...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, (right), AIRMAN First Class Dustin Guiducci, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, receive instructions before firing on their designated targets at the firing range in the marksmanship tactics competition. The event is part of the Air Force Space Command GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, Space and Missile Competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation,...

SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, (right), AIRMAN First Class Dustin G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, (right), AIRMAN First Class Dustin Guiducci, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces, Patrick Ai... More

First Lieutenant Ryan Collins, USAF, (left), as mascot "The General" for the "Fighting 50th," Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, and STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as mascot "Iron Mike" for the "Knights," 21st Space Wing of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, engage in a spot of friendly swordplay. The impromptu battle took place during a break in the chef safety competition during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates...

First Lieutenant Ryan Collins, USAF, (left), as mascot "The General" f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: First Lieutenant Ryan Collins, USAF, (left), as mascot "The General" for the "Fighting 50th," Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado... More

Technical Sergeant Dal Lent, USAF, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, signals an "op-four" (bad-guys) team member during the security forces tactics competition. He is wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear as headgear. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Technical Sergeant Dal Lent, USAF, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, sign...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo... More

STAFF Sergeant Mark Tipton, USAF, 20th Air Force Security Forces, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, briefs the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, on what the security forces team will encounter at the tactics event, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and...

STAFF Sergeant Mark Tipton, USAF, 20th Air Force Security Forces, F.E....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Mark Tipton, USAF, 20th Air Force Security Forces, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, briefs the 21st Space Win... More

AIRMAN First Class Rene Marvel, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, carefully prepares the ingredients for presentation during the Chef Food Preparation event at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

AIRMAN First Class Rene Marvel, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene M... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, in the mist of the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. A1C Overcash uses a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, wears MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. Combat Tactics tests security forces in realistic scenario that any unit might encounter. The scenario tests their ability to defend/recapture resources and personnel while engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB,...

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, in the mist of the Combat T... More

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Person Air Force Base, Colorado, uses a scale to carefully measure ingredients as evaluator Masr Sergeant John Fitzgerald, USAF, watches, during the Chef Food Preparation event at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosd annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstra the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creas competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens...

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Person ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, uses a scale to carefully meas... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Luara M. Puza, Air Force chef from Mot Air Force Base, North Dakota, checks the recipe for Mongolian barbecue before addg the mustard to the dish, durg the chef food preparation competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfightg skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readess and combat capabilities through preparation, novation and sharg; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas...

SENIOR AIRMAN Luara M. Puza, Air Force chef from Mot Air Force Base, N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Luara M. Puza, Air Force chef from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, checks the recipe for Mongolian barbecue be... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, carefully measures out the soy sauce part of the dish during the Chef Food Preparation event at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene M... More

A day marked on many calendars as Armed Forces Day was a day of protest for hundreds of students and other citizens. People flooded the main gate at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, by the hundreds to have their voices heard for their stand against the National Missile Defense Systems (NMD) launches that launch from Vandenberg

A day marked on many calendars as Armed Forces Day was a day of protes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT June Phillips, USAF Release... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Steven "Pepe" Perez, Flight Engineer with the 76 Helicopter Flight, along with approximately 30 other flight crew members braved the bone chilling waters of Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for their annual water survival training. Perez psyches himself prior to sitting in the aircraft egress simulator for a dip in the 54 degree water

SENIOR AIRMAN Steven "Pepe" Perez, Flight Engineer with the 76 Helicop...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: US Air Force Space Command S... More

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Michael Tisdel, Deputy Commander, 30th Communications Squadron, addresses USAF personnel assigned as Computer Workgroup Managers attending the first training class held inside the new Network Learning Center at Vandenberg, Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Michael Tisdel, Deputy Commander, 30th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Jessica Ramos, USAF Release ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Diann Latham (foreground left), Competition Commander, 50th Space Wing (SW) and USAF COL David Warner, Commander, 50th Communications Group, leads the cheers as the team for Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado, wins the Aldridge Trophy during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA). Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Diann Latham (foreground left), Comp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Forest Porter (foreground), 91st Space Wing (SW), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota leads his competition team as they arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Forest Porter (foreground), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the US Space Command (USSPACECOM), pose for a photograph with their Commander, USAF Brigadier General (BGEN) Kathy Thomas (center), and USAF Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jose Griggs (kneeling center) dressed as a US Army Air Corps, Bombardier", after winning the Security Force Marksmanship challenge competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the US Space Command (USSPAC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 460th Air Base Wing (ABW), Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), the Panthers and the teams mascot Buck Lee, enthusiastically make their grand entrance during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA). Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 460th Air Base Wing (ABW...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Phillip Young, 30th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), steadies a support brace holding camouflage netting over a field ambulance, during part of the cover, conceal, and deception training conducted at the North Star Training Encampment during the 30th Space Wings (SW) training Exercise FOGGY SHORES 02-06, held at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Phillip Young, 30th Civil En...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOGGY SHORES Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel participating in the 30th Space Wing (SW), training Exercise FOGGY SHORES 02-06, wear their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, as they take a brake from the activities being conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) personnel participating in the 30th Space Wing (SW...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOGGY SHORES Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Marvin Banks Jr., left, checks over the colors while AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Nimfa Mananggit, posts with her ceremonial rifle, as the Vandenberg Base Honor Guard exhibits at the Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) chapel, for the September 11, 2002, remembrance service

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Marvin Banks Jr., left, chec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Marilyn Griffitts, 30th Medical Group (MG), applies moulage makeup to USAF Second Lieutenant (2LT) Mike Schreiner, 392nd Training Squadron, as he prepares to participate in a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE), at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Marilyn Griffitts, 30th Medi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Stephen Schester, USAF Relea... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Angela Thompson, a Medical Operations Squadron (MOS) Commander, with the 30th Medical Group (MG), reads a passage from the book of Isiah in the Bible a during the Martin Luther King Jr., Commemorative service at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California, base Chapel

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Angela Thompson, a Medic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 30SW Scene Camera Operator: ... More

William Kabanaugh, a member of the specialized water rescue team from Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), pulls Ralph Arguijo, a fellow member to safety as he portrays a drowning victim to show the 30th Space Communications visual information squadron the capabilities of the rescue team

William Kabanaugh, a member of the specialized water rescue team from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Force Space Command Scen... More

US Air Force (USAF) CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CMSGT) Norman Marous receives his certificate of retirement from USAF Major General (MGEN) Michael Hamel, 14th Air Force (AF). CMSGT Marous is the longest active CHIEF MASTER Sergeant in the Air Force, with 41 years total military service, between the Air Forces Reserves, Air National Guard, and Active Duty. CMSGT Marous retired at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA) on November 6, 2003

US Air Force (USAF) CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CMSGT) Norman Marous receiv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel from the 30th Civil Engineer Fire Department (CEFD), fight a fire in the east housing area of Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) personnel from the 30th Civil Engineer Fire Depart...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Force Space Command Scen... More

A Delta II rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex II from Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB, California (CA). The rocket is carrying the Gravity Probe-B experiment, a co-developed project between National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Stanford University, will intricately measure how space and time are warped by the presence of the Earth

A Delta II rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex II from Vandenbe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee A. Osberry, Jr., USAF R... More

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Mike Schmitz (left) and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) James Franciere, members of the 30th Space Wing (SW) Honor Guard, protect the Blanchard, Schriever and Aldridge trophies at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Mike Schmitz (left) and STA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Holly Hood from the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), prep vegetables to be used in the chef cooking competition during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition and a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Holly Hood from the 90th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Thanongsack Phanda (right), STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jon Blackmon (center) and SSGT Matthew Tussey, from the 21st Space Wing (SW), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), move against opposing forces during the Security Forces Competition for Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition and a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Thanongsack Phanda (right...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Daniel Miles (left), Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Todd Knudson (second from left), STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Brian Johnson and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Christopher Schultz (right), of the 50th Space Wing (SW), Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), huddle close after completing the obstacle course competition for Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition and a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Daniel Miles (left), Technical...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

The 30th Space Wing Vandenberg, California (CA), team poses for a group photograph prior to the Guardian Challenge awards banquet at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, California (CA)

The 30th Space Wing Vandenberg, California (CA), team poses for a grou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

The US Air Force (USAF) 90th Space Wing (SW), from F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), cheer their fellow teammates on as the points are being awarded to them for different challenges during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

The US Air Force (USAF) 90th Space Wing (SW), from F.E. Warren Air For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

The honorable Mr. Peter Teets, the Under Secretary of the Air Force, greets "The General" and mascot of the 50th Space Wing (SW), from Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), as he arrives at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

The honorable Mr. Peter Teets, the Under Secretary of the Air Force, g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Brett Schofield, firefighter with the 30th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), shows Jacob Rose, three, the inside of a fire truck during a family day event at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Brett Schofield, firefighter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Randy Eusey, with the 576th Flight Test Squadron (FTS), Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), holds a rag full of lubrication over a cable and ensures that it is reeled back into a Jib Hoist as straight as possible for inspection

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Randy Eusey, with the 576th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Alan Ward from the 576th Field Training Squadron (FTS) maintenance shop, uses a mechanical vice to connect a "Jib" onto a hoist, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), Califorina (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Alan Ward from the 576th Fie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

Protesters line up along the sidewalk near the front gate at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., on Sept. 25, 2004, protest against the launching of U.S. government rockets. (U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF Sergeant Quinton Russ) (Released)

Protesters line up along the sidewalk near the front gate at Vandenber...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Quinton Russ, USAF Release ... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Pedro Jimenez, 30th Space Communications Squadron, documents USAF Technical SGT. Rebecca Danet, Public Affairs Officer, 30th Space Wing, talking with an Anarchist protester and his tape recorder as another attempts to be surreptitious video taping her near the Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., gate on Sept. 25, 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF Sergeant Quinton Russ) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Pedro Jimenez, 30th Space Communications Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Quinton Russ, USAF Release ... More

Nathan Wilkins, an 11-year-old, watches various aircraft perform stunt maneuvers over Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., on October 31, 2004. The maneuvers were part of the 2004 Western Air and Space Show, an event held to demonstrate the capabilities of both modern and vintage aircraft and the pilots that fly them. In the background is a restored DC-3 aircraft named"Rose."(U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN 1ST Class Barry Loo) (Released)

Nathan Wilkins, an 11-year-old, watches various aircraft perform stunt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Barry Loo, USAF Release Stat... More

U.S. Navy Builder 3rd Class Cori Quillan (left), Builder 2nd Class Timothy Vandenberg (center) and Builder 3rd Class Chris Ross, all members of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, enjoy their meal ready to eat (MRE) food during a break from Operation Bearing Duel at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., on Aug. 16, 2006 The three-week training is designed to exercise unit command and control and certify battalions for possible future deployments and contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class Carmichael Yepez) (Released)

U.S. Navy Builder 3rd Class Cori Quillan (left), Builder 2nd Class Tim...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hunter Liggett State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Carmichael Yepez, USN Release Stat... More

TDDEC 60th Anniversary - A group of men standing next to each other

TDDEC 60th Anniversary - A group of men standing next to each other

Col. Michael Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, commemorates the 60-year anniversary of the 30th Operations Support Squadron’s Training Device Design and Engineering Center during a recognition event with its cu... More

Team Vandenberg launches a United Launch Alliance Atlas

Team Vandenberg launches a United Launch Alliance Atlas

Team Vandenberg launches a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying a National Reconnaissance Office payload Oct. 8, 2015, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The rocket launched at 5:49 a.m. PDT from Sp... More

Col. Michael Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, hosts

Col. Michael Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, hosts

Col. Michael Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, hosts a commander's call Aug. 23 in the Pacific Coast Club at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Hough and his command chief spent time explaining the changes to th... More

A team of firefighters from Vandenberg Air Force Base prepares a 6-foot by 6-foot trench in the roof of the Lockheed site during a fire training exercise

A team of firefighters from Vandenberg Air Force Base prepares a 6-foo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Burbank State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Harrington Release Status: Released t... More

An artist's concept of the SAMTO Management and Engineering Facility (SMEF) at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif

An artist's concept of the SAMTO Management and Engineering Facility (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Army Homing Overlay Experiment (HOE) flight vehicle is launched for the fourth and final time. The vehicle is participating in a test of its ability to destroy a re-entry vehicle from an intercontinental ballistic missile launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

An Army Homing Overlay Experiment (HOE) flight vehicle is launched for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kwajalein Missile Range State: Marshall Islands (MH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rele... More

Cuban refugees board a bus for transport to a maximum security prison after a flight to Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The Air Force is helping the Bureau of Prisons transfer 1,200 Cubans from a prison in Georgia to a more secure facility in Cali

Cuban refugees board a bus for transport to a maximum security prison ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Guido C. Locati Release Sta... More

Military members board a 437th Military Airlift Wing C-141B Starlifter aircraft for a flight to Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The Air Force is helping the Bureau of Prisons transfer 1,200 Cubans from a prison in Georgia to a more secure facility

Military members board a 437th Military Airlift Wing C-141B Starlifter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dobbins Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Guido C. Locati Release Status: R... More

SSGT Diane Cherry, left, and A1C Brook Devos, both of the 1850th Airborne Communications Squadron, make preflight checks in the communications compartment of an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, prior to a mission. Named "Glory Trip 143GB," the mission will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg AFB, California

SSGT Diane Cherry, left, and A1C Brook Devos, both of the 1850th Airbo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Re... More

1LT Andrea Tart, an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft co-pilot with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, runs through a preflight checklist prior to a mission. Named "Glory Trip 143GB," the mission will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

1LT Andrea Tart, an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft co-pi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Re... More

CPT Lance Plummer, a launch control officer with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, loads a coded tape into the airborne launch control system aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, prior to a mission. Named "Glory Trip 143GB," the mission will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

CPT Lance Plummer, a launch control officer with the 2nd Airborne Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Re... More

US Air Force AIRMAN Melanie Tobias and her partner Rocky, a Malinois, both are from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, compete in handler protecting. Handler Protection, a display of the six phases of controlled aggression, one of the events at the Department of Defense Worldwide Military Working Dog Competition at Lackland AFB, Texas, April 25-26

US Air Force AIRMAN Melanie Tobias and her partner Rocky, a Malinois, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robbin Cresswell, Civilian, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander, speaks to the spectators about the importance of the 14th Air Force mission at Vandenberg, during the Wing's Change of Command Ceremony on May 6th, 1999, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Linda C. Miller, USAF Releas... More

With the 14th Air Force Change of Command Ceremony at a close, US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander congratulates Major General Gerald Perryman Jr. and MGEN Robert Hinson. MGEN Perryman Jr., leaves Vandenberg for Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, where he'll become the Aerospace Command and Control and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center Commander. MGEN Hinson assumes the command of the 14th Air Force following an assignment at Air Force Space Command, Peterson AFB, Colorado, where he was Director of Operations. The change of command ceremony took place on May 6th, 1999, in front of the headquarters Building at...

With the 14th Air Force Change of Command Ceremony at a close, US Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: With the 14th Air Force Change of Command Ceremony at a close, US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command ... More

At 0101 hours a Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches from a North Vandenberg launch site

At 0101 hours a Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Travis Aston Release Status... More

US Air Force maintenance personnel use a hoist to lower one of the 13 large empty electronic shipping containers into a Peacekeeper missile silo at Vandenberg AFB, CA. From AIRMAN Magazine, July 2000 article "Peacekeeper 2000."

US Air Force maintenance personnel use a hoist to lower one of the 13 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Andy Dunaway Release Status... More

Team Vandenberg launched a Titan IV-B rocket from Space Launch Complex 4 East at 4:45 p.m. today. The rocket carried a National Reconnaissance Office satellite into orbit. "The 30th Space Wing, Space and Missile Center, NRO and Lockheed Martin Aerospace have worked together to build upon our legacy of success," said COL Steve Lanning (not shown), 30th Space Wing commander and spacelift commander for the mission. "This marks the 1,800th launch from Vandenberg. We have built a solid foundation for government and commercial space launches from here for years to come." Payload-booster separation successfully occurred at 4:54.15 p.m

Team Vandenberg launched a Titan IV-B rocket from Space Launch Complex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamela Taubman, USAF Releas... More

Members of the 30th Range Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, brief US Air Force Brigadier General Gary R. Dylewski on an upcoming Minuteman III Launch. The Airspace and Offshore Management flight team showed BGEN Dylewski how they ensure that aircraft, trains and other offshore vehicles are at a safe distance before approving a launch

Members of the 30th Range Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Califor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne Jenkins, USAF Releas... More

Admiral Richard W. Mies, USN, Commander-in-CHIEF, U.S. Strategic Command, arrives at the Pacific Coast Club at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Admiral Mies traveled to Vandenberg from Omaha, Nebraska, to view two different Minuteman III Misslies launches (not shown) later in the evening

Admiral Richard W. Mies, USN, Commander-in-CHIEF, U.S. Strategic Comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne Jenkins, USAF Releas... More

During a protest against weapons in space outside the main gate of Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, on October 7, 2000, actor Martin Sheen (right) and twenty-two other protestors (not shown) were detained and cited for trespassing

During a protest against weapons in space outside the main gate of Van...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamela Taubman, USAF Releas... More

Major General William Looney, 14th Air Force commander, and Major General H. J. "Mitch" Mitchell, Air Force Space Command Director of Operations, greet STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as Iron Mike, mascot for the 21st Space Wing Knights of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Brigadier General Robert Kehler, 21st Space Wing commander, of the Knights follows his mascot as they arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile n, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates...

Major General William Looney, 14th Air Force commander, and Major Gene...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Major General William Looney, 14th Air Force commander, and Major General H. J. "Mitch" Mitchell, Air Force Space Command Direct... More

STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mascot for the 341st SW (Space Wing) Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Frontiersmen, is greeted by Major General H. J. "Mitch" Mitchell, USAF, AFSPC/DO, Director of Operations, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, as the Frontiersmen arrive for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens...

STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mascot for the 341st SW (Space Wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mascot for the 341st SW (Space Wing) Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Frontiersmen, is gree... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left) and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chefs from the 21st Spe Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, fill the M2A burner unit of the M-59 field range during the chef safety competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier spe and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork...

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left) and AIRMAN First Class Frank C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left) and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chefs from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air... More

Major General Howard J Mitchell, USAF, AFSPC (Air Force Space Command) Director of Operations speaks at the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 opening ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Major General Howard J Mitchell, USAF, AFSPC (Air Force Space Command)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, chefs from the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, serve the fruits of their labor to their hungry teammates during the Chef Food Preparation event at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens...

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, chefs ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, chefs from the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Bas... More

A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, places a water-filled bucket in one of the various obstacles for the Helicopter Hover Competition during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide the helicopter with a dangling bucket of water through numerous obstacles without spilling the contents. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat...

A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, places a water-filled bucket in one of... More

As the UH-1N Iroquois hovers into position, onboard, Technical Sergeant Bill Tucker, flight engineer, 76th Helicopter Flight, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, talks with his pilot as they prepare to compete in the Helicopter Hover Competition, at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide a bucket of water through numerous obstacles with out spilling contents. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews;...

As the UH-1N Iroquois hovers into position, onboard, Technical Sergean...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: As the UH-1N Iroquois hovers into position, onboard, Technical Sergeant Bill Tucker, flight engineer, 76th Helicopter Flight, Va... More

At a promotion ceremony, General John M. Keane, US Army Vice CHIEF of STAFF, congratulates his son, SENIOR AIRMAN Daniel Keane, on his promotion to SENIOR AIRMAN, at Vandenberg Air Force Base

At a promotion ceremony, General John M. Keane, US Army Vice CHIEF of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

Two women are handcuffed on Armed Forces Day during a protest. People flooded the main gate at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, by the hundreds to have their voices heard for their stand against the National Missile Defense Systems (NMD) launches that launch from Vandenberg

Two women are handcuffed on Armed Forces Day during a protest. People ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamela Taubman, USAF Releas... More

Protesters carrying the American Flag and signs gesture to passing motorists near the main gate at Vandenberg AFB, CA part of a planned protest, during the International Day of Protest to stop the militarization of space which attracted more than 40 pro-military and 30 anti-nuclear defense demonstrators

Protesters carrying the American Flag and signs gesture to passing mot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer C Wallis, USAF Rel... More

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Michael Tisdel, Deputy Commander, 30th Communications Squadron, addresses USAF personnel assigned as Computer Workgroup Managers attending the first training class held inside the new Network Learning Center at Vandenberg, Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Michael Tisdel, Deputy Commander, 30th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Jessica Ramos, USAF Release ... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeff Road Kill Carr, team mascot for the 341st Space Wing (SW) Frontiersmen, from Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana (MO), wears a coonskin cap and carries a rifled musket as he motivates his team members after arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeff Road Kill Carr, team m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Samir Christian (left) and USAF SRA Melissa Hudson, both Food Specialists Chefs assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW), quickly disassemble a M2A Burner Unit, under the supervision of a competition judge, during the Chef Safety Competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Samir Christian (left) and USA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Team supporters for the 341st Mission Support Group (MSG) Grizzlies from Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB) show their team support during the Opening Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 held at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

Team supporters for the 341st Mission Support Group (MSG) Grizzlies fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Melissa Hudson (left) and USAF SRA Samir Christian both Food Specialists Chefs assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW), adjust the flames on a M2A Burner Unit, under the supervision of a competition judge, during the Chef Safety Competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Melissa Hudson (left) and USAF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jasen Rodriguez (left) armed with a 5.56mm M16A1 rifle with a 40mm M203 grenade launcher, listens to the instruction of his team chief, USAF First Lieutenant (1LT) Tim McCarty (center) as STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Ball (background), and A1C Brad Terry, look on. They are member of the 45th Space Wing (SW) Security Forces Squadron (SFS), preparing to participate the marksmanship competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command...

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jasen Rodriguez (left) ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jasen Rodriguez (left) armed with a 5.56mm M16A1 rifle with a 40mm M203 grenade lau... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Luis Hernandez (left) and USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Sili Tulafono, 91st Space Wing (SW), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), measures the chain lengths in the payload transporter while USAF SSGT Scotty Willis, an event inspector, follow their progress during the mechanical discipline of the Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) operations event, conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Luis Hernandez (left) and US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Scott Johnston, 310th Space Group (SG), masterfully negotiates the "Six Vaults" during the Obstacle Course competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Scott Johnston, 310th Space Gr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 30th Space Wing (SW), Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA) take home the award for the best Space Lift Maintenance competitors in the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 30th Space Wing (SW), Va...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 90th Space Wing (SW) from F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY) take home the award for the best codes competitors in Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 90th Space Wing (SW) fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

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