Eat right and have fun in February Published Feb. 9, 2010 By Lt. Col. Jason Bush 30th Force Support Squadron commander VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Even though we should all be watching what we eat all throughout the year, February has been designated as "Nutrition Month." As such, I encourage personnel to evaluate their diet and seek guidance from the many sources available, to include: the Health and Wellness Center, various reputable Web sites, numerous books at the Vandenberg Library and even Healthy Palate inside the new Vandenberg Fitness Center. Most of the dining options on base offer healthy choices on their menus, but we all know how easy it is to select a meal based on taste and, sometimes, convenience. The best advice I received was to practice moderation and balance. It's important to "reward yourself" with a treat sometimes, but be sure you are incorporating all of your nutritional needs first. Take advantage of the wonderful healthy food you can find, whether you are visiting the Breakers Dining Facility or the Pacific Coast Club, and if you have ideas for healthy items you would like to see on the menus, fill out a comment card or submit an "ICE" feedback online at www.30FSS.com. Now that I have reminded you about the importance of nutrition, I must remind you of another significant observance in February. The focus for the month of February, within the Year of the Air Force Family, is on our single Airmen. Our single Airmen are critical to the total Air Force family, but are often excluded from programs and events geared toward "couples" or families. This month we are given a chance to highlight the things our single Airmen may not even know about. Too many times, our single Airmen do not even realize how much help and programming is available to them. One of the reasons the name was changed across the Air Force from the "Family Support Center" to the "Airman and Family Readiness Center" was to highlight and remind our Airmen that the A&FRC is a valuable resource for single Airmen, too. From sponsorship training to finances, from deployments to relocations to transitions out of the service, the A&FRC provides you the tools and the support network you need to succeed, whether you are single or not. What activities does Vandenberg have planned? Team Vandenberg is committed to our single Airmen with a high quality of life commensurate with their high level of sacrifices. Please check the FSS Fun Opportunity Guide or www.30fss.com to see what things are available for you to participate in. Some of Team Vandenberg's events are: - Feb. 4 - March 4, 11 a.m. to noon every Thursday - "How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk!" Workshop; this is five one-hour sessions in the Vandenberg Library classroom. Call 606-0039 for more information. - Feb. 9, 11 a.m. to noon -- Financial Basics. Call the A&FRC at 606-0039 for more information. - Feb. 10 - Pebble Beach ProAm Golf Tournament. The cost is only $15 for transportation. All active duty Airmen are admitted free into the tournament, plus one guest. There are only 12 spots available. Call 606-5908 for more information. Feb. 11, 4 p.m - Valentine's 5K Fun Run. Single Airmen are encouraged to participate; no "sweetheart" required. Call the Vandenberg Fitness Center at 606-3832 for more information. Feb. 16, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Mardi Gras Meal at Breakers Dining Facility. Call 606-7540 for more information. Feb. 17, 3 p.m. -- Power Lifting Competition. Call the Vandenberg Fitness Center at 606-3832 for more information. Feb. 19 - 20 - Auto Hobby All-Nighter. The first session is from 3 p.m. Feb. 19 to 3 a.m. Feb. 20; the second session is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 20. There will be free prize giveaways! Call 606-6014 for more information. Feb. 19 - 21 - NASCAR in Fontana, Calif. Call ITT at 606-7976 for tickets and information. Feb, 12:30 p.m. - 9-Pin No-Tap Tournament. The cost is $15 per player. There will be men's and women's division if there are enough entries. Call the Vandenberg Bowling Center at 606-3209 for more information. Feb. 23, 11 a.m. -- Women on Weights (Intro). Call the Vandenberg Fitness Center at 606-3832 for more information. Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to noon - Fitness Assesments. Call the Vandenberg Fitness Center at 606-3832 for more information. Feb. 25, 2:30 - 4 p.m. - Are You Ready to Invest? Call the A&FRC at 606-0039 for more information. Let's show our single Airmen how much we appreciate them this month. And, remember to eat healthy!