Vandenberg hero receives American Legion award

Children's deployment stress may mirror their parent's

While Service members face challenges on the battlefield, continued deployments also can be demanding for families at home. Children waiting for a parent to come back home are often vulnerable to stress, depression and anxiety. Homecoming is a joyous time for the entire family. But when a parent

Federal employees can take part in political activities, with some guidelines

The election season is now in high gear, and this has already been an exciting race among both the Republican and Democratic candidates. As Airmen get out and show their support for the candidate of their choice, they must remember that there are specific laws and regulations governing what they, as

Kitchen Safety: tips to avoid burns and fires

As pleasurable as cooking can be, things like heat, flames, steam, oil, grease and electricity can form a combustible recipe if the utmost care is not taken when working in the kitchen. Just ask any of the thousands of people who each year are burned or injured in cooking-related mishaps--the number

AAFES has environmental change “in the bag”

As part of a continuing effort to be a good steward of the environment, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is introducing reusable bags to military shoppers. Made of non-woven polypropylene mesh, the bags are now arriving in stores in the United States, with worldwide distribution expected by

Local Airman court-martialed for PCS fraud

A Vandenberg Airman was convicted of larceny by fraudulent travel voucher in a trial by special court-martial on Feb. 1 here. Senior Airman Kristy Barrett was charged with larceny of government property in excess of $500, in violation of Article 121 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Airman

Fired up for Guardian Challenge

Children’s deployment stress may mirror parent’s

While servicemembers face challenges on the battlefield, continued deployments also can be demanding for families at home. Children waiting for a parent to come back home are often vulnerable to stress, depression and anxiety. Homecoming is a joyous time for the entire family. But when a parent

Vandenberg recognizes National Nurses/Tech Week

National Nurses Week, May 6-12, is a special time for nurses and nursing personnel around the country and throughout the Air Force. This time of year is doubly important to nurses because it not only celebrates the profession of nursing, but also coincides with the birthday of Florence Nightingale,

Team V families gather for Spring Fling