Autism awareness: Parents should know facts, myths

It affects almost one in every 150 children. It can affect speech, social skills and physical control. And while the signs may be difficult to see in a young child, early identification is paramount to successful therapy. It's autism, and parents need to be aware of possible signs of autism, as well

MDG prepares for field exercise

The 30th Medical Group is preparing for its Medical Emergency Response Capability Assessment and Training exercise, which takes place Jan. 26-29. The four-day exercise is intended to test the group's Airmen on their ability to respond to a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attack on the

Missile maintenance school adds to curriculum

Missile maintenance technical training now takes place entirely at Vandenberg since an integration plan was put in place Jan. 5. A section of the missile maintainer's training curriculum is a general electronic principles course. Until recently the course was taught to Airmen in a number of

Preparing for lift-off

Airman's Roll Call: Presidential inauguration

This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on the more than 5,000 servicemembers who will march in formations, perform in military bands and color guards, and serve in salute batteries and honor cordons for the 56th presidential inaugural parade and swearing-in ceremony Jan. 20. The group responsible

DOD suicide prevention conference under way

An Army staff sergeant who had lost Soldiers in the war zone was called a coward, a wimp and a wuss from a leader when he mentioned he might need psychological help. It is this type of stigma from toxic leadership that can kill, and that is being examined by scientists, clinicians and specialists in

Week in photos - Jan. 15

Warrior of the Week - Jan. 15

Intramural basketball season begins

The all familiar sounds of whistles blowing, squeaking tennis shoes and leather balls rebounding off the wooden floor of the Vandenberg Fitness Center were heard Monday as the start of this year's intramural basketball season got underway. "Intramural basketball is very beneficial to fitness," said

Fourteenth AF commander makes first 30th SW visit

The new 14th Air Force commander made his first official visit to the 30th Space Wing here Jan. 8 since assuming command in mid-December. Lt. Gen. Larry James visited with Airmen and received tours and briefings at a variety of locations around the base, including the G.I. Java, unaccompanied Airman