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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

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

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

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

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

Senior Master Sgt. Corey Coleman, 30th Civil Engineer

Senior Master Sgt. Corey Coleman, 30th Civil Engineer

Senior Master Sgt. Corey Coleman, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, secures the collar of Chief Master Sgt. Diena Mosely, 30th Space Wing command chief, during a fire training exercise on March 21... More

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visits the 30th Medical Group Sept. 25, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Wright toured different offices within the building, exploring what each... More

Members from the 30th Space Wing gather during an all

Members from the 30th Space Wing gather during an all

Members from the 30th Space Wing gather during an all call held by Col. Anthony Mastalir, 30th SW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Daryl Hogan, 30th SW command chief, Feb. 27, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base... More

Members assigned to the 30th Healthcare Operations

Members assigned to the 30th Healthcare Operations

Members assigned to the 30th Healthcare Operations Squadron Laboratory and a laboratory technician manning assistant from Patrick Air Force Base pose for a photo in celebration of Medical Laboratory Professiona... More

Tech. Sgt. Lindsee Beasley, 42th Air Mobility Wing

Tech. Sgt. Lindsee Beasley, 42th Air Mobility Wing

Tech. Sgt. Lindsee Beasley, 42th Air Mobility Wing medical technician, prepares for flight on a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, during exercise Patriot Hook 2019, April ... More

Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, Space Operations Command

Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, Space Operations Command

Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, Space Operations Command commander, meets with U.S. Space Force students from the 533rd Training Squadron, Nov. 17, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Whiting briefed the ... More

A Vandenberg Hot Shots vehicle backs into the belly

A Vandenberg Hot Shots vehicle backs into the belly

A Vandenberg Hot Shots vehicle backs into the belly of a C-17 Globemaster III, from March Air Reserve Base, on the flightline here Wednesday, June 27, 2012. The base deployed 18 members of the Hot Shot crew, al... More

Artwork: "Launch Preparation - NASA Weather Satellite - Vandenberg AFB". Artist: David Rose, USAF Art Collection

Artwork: "Launch Preparation - NASA Weather Satellite - Vandenberg AFB...

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

US Air Force Launch Control Officers Lieutenant Marc Llacuna and Lieutenant Jennifer Schutzenhofer perform preflight checklists inside a Peacekeeper Silo at Vandenberg AFB, CA. From AIRMAN Magazine, July 2000 article "Peacekeeper 2000."

US Air Force Launch Control Officers Lieutenant Marc Llacuna and Lieut...

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

The Knights of the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado 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 mission areas in the command."

The Knights of the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado ...

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

STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as mascot Iron Mike, leads the Knights of the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, in a rally cheer as the Knights arrive 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."

STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as mascot Iron Mike, leads the Kn...

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, USAF, military chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, confirms an instruction while adjusting am M2A burner unit for an M59 field range, during the chef safety competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, 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...

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, military chef competitor from the 21s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, military chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, confirms ... More

Security Force participants, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, run toward the firing range with gas masks on and carrying their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles at the ready as part of the marksmanship competition 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."

Security Force participants, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Bas...

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

Major General William R. Looney III, USAF, 14th Air Force Commander and presiding official, speaks during the 30th Space Wing (SW) Change of Command Ceremony held at Vandenberg AFB, California. Command of the 30th SW will pass from Colonel (COL) Stephen L. Lanning to COL Robert P. Worley II, who arrived from Headquarters, United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington D.C., where he served as CHIEF of the Space Superiority Division

Major General William R. Looney III, USAF, 14th Air Force Commander an...

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 protesters carrying the American Flag and signs stand 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

Two protesters carrying the American Flag and signs stand near the mai...

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

A Boeing Delta-2 (Delta 2 7320-10) Orbital and Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle lifts off from Launch Complex SLC2W at 18:15GMT from Vandenberg AFB, CA. The Delta-2 placed in orbit a "QuickBird" commercial imaging satellite owned by the Digital Globe Family (formerly EarthWatch)

A Boeing Delta-2 (Delta 2 7320-10) Orbital and Sub-Orbital Launch Vehi...

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 Jerry E. Clemens Jr, USAF R... More

A Delta II rocket launches from Space Launch Complex Two at Vandenberg AFB, California, in the early morning hours carrying five Iridium satellites into polar orbit on the 11th of February 2002

A Delta II rocket launches from Space Launch Complex Two at Vandenberg...

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) 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) personnel assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW) "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), gather for a team cheer on the flight line 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 21st Space Wing (SW) "Kn...

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 310th Space Group (SG) Security Forces Squadron (SFS) equipped with Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear review the mission briefing during the Security Forces Tactics competition 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) personnel assigned to the 310th Space Group (SG) S...

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, a Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space Group (SG), checks his Digital Processor Control Unit before the Security Forces Tactics competition 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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Scott Johnston, a Security Pol...

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) Thomas Brady (foreground), Food Service Chefs assigned to the 90th Space Wing (SW), gathers peeled potatoes under the watchful eye of USAF MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) John Fitzgerald, a event evaluator, during the Chefs food preparation 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) Thomas Brady (foreground), Foo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 20022 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Ball, 45th Space Wing (SW) Security Forces team makes his way over the "Balancing Logs" 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) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Ball, 45th Space Wing ...

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) Sean Gunning (left) and USAF Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, both Security Police (SP) assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), make their way over the "Easy Balancer" during the obstacle course event 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) Sean Gunning (left) and USAF...

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), from Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA) pose for a group photograph with the teams mascot after winning the Schriever Trophy, 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), 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) personnel assigned to the 460th Air Base Wing (ABW), Security Forces Team from Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), are disappointed after hearing unfavorable results 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) Guardian Challenge team personnel and mascot from the 90th Space Wing (SW) at F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA) and are greeted by the Space Command (AFSPC) honor guard. Guardian Challenge is the world's premier space and missile competition, a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA

US Air Force (USAF) Guardian Challenge team personnel and mascot 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: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) Security Forces from the 310th Space Group (SG), Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), shoot their 5.56 mm M16A2 Assault Rifle's during the Marksmanship Competition portion of Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge is the world's premier space and missile competition, a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) Security Forces from the 310th Space Group (SG), S...

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) Kevin Cain (left) and SRA Bill Cacek, from the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), works on his unit's equipment for the pneudraulics event at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Kevin Cain (left) and SRA Bill...

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) Rick Cardona with the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), makes his way over the Belly Buster obstacle during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Rick Cardona with the 90t...

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) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Jesse Goens with the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), makes his way over the Belly Buster obstacle during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Jesse Goens with 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) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Scott Gero with the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), makes his way out of the Trench Crawl obstacle during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Scott Gero with the 90th Spa...

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 (AMN) Justin Sonnier of the 45th Air Wing (AW), Patrick Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), recovers from the mile and a half run during the obstacle course portion of Guardian Challenge at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Justin Sonnier of the 45th Air Wing (...

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 Space and Missile Systems Center (SMSC) team, from Los Angeles Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), tackles the "Tangle Foot" obstacle on the obstacle course portion of Guardian Challenge 2004 held at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB

The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMSC) team, from Los Angeles Air...

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) security forces team from the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), sprint towards the finish line and the end of the Guardian Challenge obstacle course. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, California (CA)

The US Air Force (USAF) security forces team from the 90th Space Wing ...

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 Sgt. Alan Hamilton, 27th Special Operations Support

Staff Sgt. Alan Hamilton, 27th Special Operations Support

Staff Sgt. Alan Hamilton, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, suits up and prepares to jump into the Pacific Ocean for a Full Mission Profile exercise o... More

Christina Thammasen, 30th Force Support Squadron family

Christina Thammasen, 30th Force Support Squadron family

Christina Thammasen, 30th Force Support Squadron family advocacy outreach manager, educates children as part of Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, April 1, 2019, at Vand... More

Tech. Sgt. Paul Olmos, 30th Security Forces Squadron

Tech. Sgt. Paul Olmos, 30th Security Forces Squadron

Tech. Sgt. Paul Olmos, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section NCO in charge, performs pushups during the Police Week Warrior Workout of the Day Challenge May 16, 2019, at Vandenberg Air For... More

Col. Anthony Mastalir, 30 Space Wing commander, Vandenberg

Col. Anthony Mastalir, 30 Space Wing commander, Vandenberg

Col. Anthony Mastalir, 30 Space Wing commander, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. speaks during the Veterans Day ceremony November 11, 2019 at the Veterans of Foriegn Wars Post 1717 in Lompoc, Calif. The ceremo... More

A member of Vandenberg Hotshots closes in on a controlled

A member of Vandenberg Hotshots closes in on a controlled

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 Po... More

Staff Sgt. Cody Kraft, 30th Security Forces Squadron

Staff Sgt. Cody Kraft, 30th Security Forces Squadron

Staff Sgt. Cody Kraft, 30th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, assists a victim during an active shooter exercise Aug. 7, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the exercise, 30th SFS members swept ... More

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at 1:13 a.m. Pacific Time, Oct. 2, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The test demonstrates the United Sta... More

Staff Sgt. Matthew Sanders and Senior Airman Tyler

Staff Sgt. Matthew Sanders and Senior Airman Tyler

Staff Sgt. Matthew Sanders and Senior Airman Tyler Erwin, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, participate in the EOD 136 Memorial Workout, Nov. 15, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Forc... More

Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw, U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations

Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw, U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations

Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw, U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command commander, administers the Oath of Office to new Space Force Field Grade Officers during the United States Space Force FGO Induction Ceremony ... More

Local leaders present Kathleen McCullough, Korean War

Local leaders present Kathleen McCullough, Korean War

Local leaders present Kathleen McCullough, Korean War veteran, with a certificate of appreciation during the third annual Veteran’s Breakfast hosted by Rep. Salud Carbajal August 21, 2019 at Lompoc Veterans Mem... More

Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Ward, 2nd Space Launch Squadron

Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Ward, 2nd Space Launch Squadron

Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Ward, 2nd Space Launch Squadron mission assurance technician, gives a pre-mission brief to Airmen who will offload Delta IV Heavy boosters from the RocketShip barge April 5, 2020, at Vandenbe... More

Col. Michael S. Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, prepares

Col. Michael S. Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, prepares

Col. Michael S. Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, prepares for the 2019 Lompoc Flower Festival Parade June 29, 2019, in Lompoc, Calif. Hough and other members of the base participated in the festival to show th... More

Vice President Michael R. Pence hosts an all-call in

Vice President Michael R. Pence hosts an all-call in

Vice President Michael R. Pence hosts an all-call in the Combined Space Operations Center July 10, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Pence received briefings on the evolution of launch operations at th... More

Staff Sgt. Alan Hamilton, 27th Special Operations Support

Staff Sgt. Alan Hamilton, 27th Special Operations Support

Staff Sgt. Alan Hamilton, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, is located and pulled aboard by U.S. Coast Guardsmen during a full mission profile exerise... More

Artwork: "Minuteman ICBM Being Loaded Into a C-141, Vandenberg AFB"Artist: Winston Taylor

Artwork: "Minuteman ICBM Being Loaded Into a C-141, Vandenberg AFB"Art...

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

A UH-1 Iroquois helicopter from the 76th Rescue Flight, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, successfully lands on Platform Irene. Platform Irene is an off shore oil platform located three miles off of the coast of Vandenberg AFB

A UH-1 Iroquois helicopter from the 76th Rescue Flight, Vandenberg Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Gary Coppage, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A reconfigured Minuteman II intercontinental ballistic missile was launched from Vandenberg AFB at 8:39 p.m. 23 June 1997. The missile, part of the Multi-Service Launch System developed by Lockheed-Martin Astronautics, deployed a payload of nine target objects in space to test sensors carried aloft by a second Minuteman II that was launched from the Kwajalein Missile Range in the south Pacific Ocean approximately 20 minutes later. It carried sensors using existing National Missile Defense technology to identify and track the nine target objects released by the Vandenberg missile. A side effect from the launch resulted in what is termed as a "twilight phenomenon," a multicolored light...

A reconfigured Minuteman II intercontinental ballistic missile was lau...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A reconfigured Minuteman II intercontinental ballistic missile was launched from Vandenberg AFB at 8:39 p.m. 23 June 1997. The m... More

STS092-708-022 - STS-092 - STS-92 Earth observation views

STS092-708-022 - STS-092 - STS-92 Earth observation views

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views taken during STS-92. Subject Terms: STS-92, EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE) Date Taken: 10/20/2000 Categories: Earth Observat... More

Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, stand at the ready during the Vandenberg Action Coalition sponsored protest against weapons in space outside the main gate of Vandenberg AFB on October 7, 2000

Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force Bas...

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

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing competitors cheer during the early morning opening ceremonies for the Air Force Space Command, Space and Missile Competition 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."

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing competitors cheer during the e...

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

Rudolfo Fernandez conductor of the Lompoc Pops Orchestra leads the orchestra in a rendition of the theme from the movie "2001 A Space Odyssey" during the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 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."

Rudolfo Fernandez conductor of the Lompoc Pops Orchestra leads the orc...

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

STAFF Sergeant Gabriel Martinez, USAF, (right) and AIRMAN First Class Lisa Williams, USAF, 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, carry an M2A Burner Unit to the evaluation station. Both are competing against other teams for the Best Chef title at AN CHALLENGE 2001. In this part of the competition the team must properly fuel and light the M2A burner. Competition judge MASTER Sergeant Larry Dunbar, USAF, follows and evaluates the teams process during the competition. AN 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....

STAFF Sergeant Gabriel Martinez, USAF, (right) and AIRMAN First Class ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Gabriel Martinez, USAF, (right) and AIRMAN First Class Lisa Williams, USAF, 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force... More

Security Force participants, from the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, race to the next target while competing in the marksmanship competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. The airmen are carrying Colt 5.56 mm M16As with the lead airman carrying a 40 mm M203 grenade launcher attached to his weapon. 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...

Security Force participants, from the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Security Force participants, from the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, race to the next target while comp... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kenneth Conkright, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Knights," from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, stands watch with his security forces team as they participate in the tactics portion of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. A1C Conkright and his teammates carry Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. 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;...

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kenneth Conkright, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Kni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kenneth Conkright, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Knights," from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, stands watc... More

A Delta II rocket launches from Space Launch Complex Two at Vandenberg AFB, California, in the early morning hours carrying five Iridium satellites into polar orbit on the 11th of February 2002

A Delta II rocket launches from Space Launch Complex Two at Vandenberg...

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 460th Air Base Wing (ABW) team mascot Buck Lee, from Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), enthusiastically motivates his team members as they 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

The 460th Air Base Wing (ABW) team mascot Buck Lee, from Buckley Air F...

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) Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space Group (SG) "Bombardiers" armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles carry a practice dummy during a simulated prisoner of war exercise 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) Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space G...

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) Samir Christian, Food Specialists Chef assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW), chops celery stalks during the Chefs Competition 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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Samir Christian, Food Speciali...

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) Ronnie Lock, a Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space Group (SG), aims his 5.56mm M16A1 rifle with a 40mm M203 grenade launcher equipped with Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear from the kneeling position during the Security Forces Tactics competition 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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Ronnie Lock, a Security Police...

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) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Kenneth French, 310th Space Group (SG), demonstrates the proper way to hold a 5.56mm M16A1 rifle with a 40mm M203 grenade launcher attached during the Security Forces Tactics exercise 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) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Kenneth French, 310th Space...

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) Samir Christian, Food Specialists Chef assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW), weighs a measurement of chopped celery during the Chefs Competition 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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Samir Christian, Food Speciali...

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) Dave Giberson (center), Food Service Chef, 21st Space Wing (SW), chops beef for a stew under the watchful eye of USAF MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) John Fitzgerald, a event evaluator, during the Chefs food preparation 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) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dave Giberson (center), Food...

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) Major General (MGEN) Wallace W. Whaley (left), Director of Operation, US Air Force Reserve Command (USAFR) poses for a photograph with US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jose Griggs, nicknamed "The Bombardier", dressed as a US Army Air Corps, Captain (CPT), and mascot of the 310th Space Group, 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) Major General (MGEN) Wallace W. Whaley (left), Dir...

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 1ST Space Operations Squadron (SOPS), 50th Space Wing (SW), Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado, take home the award for the best Space Operations 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 1ST Space Operations Squ...

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

A US Air Force (USAF) 30th Operations Group member (seated), Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), goes through his checklist before the Inspector General (IG) watches him in action for real during an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) being conducted by the IG at Vandenberg AFB

A US Air Force (USAF) 30th Operations Group member (seated), 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: A1C Craig R. Cisek, USAF Release... More

US Air Force (USAF) mascots, (left to right) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Lee "The General" Heineken, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Gabriel "Snark" Nelson, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) David "Teddy" Larrison and MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeffrey "Road Kill" Carr, mug for the camera during the opening ceremonies of Guardian Challenge at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA

US Air Force (USAF) mascots, (left to right) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Lee "...

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) Dickerson, from the 460th Air Base Wing (ABW), Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), searches the area for aggressors during a tactics event at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge is the world's premier space and missile competition, a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Dickerson, from the 460th...

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) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeffrey "Roadkill" Carr, the mascot for the 341st Space Wing (SW) at Malstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana (MT), eats chili macaroni at the Chefs Cooking Competition Event during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge is the world's premier space and missile competition, a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeffrey "Roadkill" Carr, th...

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) Timothay Robblee, from the 460th Air Base Wing (ABW), Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), has no problem getting over "The Dirty Name" at the obstacle course on Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Timothay Robblee, from th...

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 Space and Missile Systems Center (SMSC) Team (left to right) Julio Rodriguez, Salvador Lopez, Frank Vigil, and Darrel Worthen, from Los Angeles Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), cross the finish line to complete the obstacle course portion of Guardian Challenge 2004 held at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB

The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMSC) Team (left to right) Julio...

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

Sunset on the last day of Guardian Challenge 2004 at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB

Sunset on the last day of Guardian Challenge 2004 at Vandenberg Air Fo...

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) Colonel (COL) C. Donald Alston with the 341st Space Wing (SW), Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana (MT), cheers after hearing their team was announced as the best Electronics Laboratory Team at the awards banquet for Guardian Challenge at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) C. Donald Alston with the 341st Spac...

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

Gary Gaston (center) of World Wide Security, former personal protection security guard for celebrities, checks identification (ID) cards at the main gate of Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), accompanied by US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Michelle LaCour (right), 30th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Vandenberg AFB, CA

Gary Gaston (center) of World Wide Security, former personal protectio...

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 Jennifer N. Haas, USAF Relea... More

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