Holiday eats series

(Courtesy photo) MAPLE-ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Fire team stands up to childhood leukemia

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.—Robert Raffel, a Vandenberg Fire Department firefighter gets his head shaved in honor of his nephew, Ryan, here Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. Ryan was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year and is currently being treated at Walter Reed National Medical Center, District of Columbia. (Courtesy photo)

Fire team stands up to cancer

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Members from the Vandenberg Fire Department pose with their heads shaved here Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. A total of 26 firefighters shaved their heads in honor of Ryan Raffel, the 5-year-old nephew of Vandenberg Fire Department firefighter Robert Raffel, who was diagnosed with Leukemia earlier this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Scottie McCord)

Fire team stands up to cancer

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Vandenberg Engine 2 captain John Markley, gets his head shaved by a Vandenberg fire rescue truck captain, Emanuel Villegas, while members from the Vandenberg Fire Department watch Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. Members shaved their heads in honor of Ryan Raffel, the 5-year-old nephew of Vandenberg Fire Department firefighter Robert Raffel, who was diagnosed with Leukemia earlier this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Scottie McCord)

Preparing to send the holidays overseas

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.—Donated items are available from the Airman and Family Readiness Center to anyone with base access to provide some holiday cheer to members overseas. The center provides this service during regular duty hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

Preparing to send the holidays overseas

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Toiletries, games and snacks are available from the Airman and Family Readiness Center to anyone with base access for care packages to be sent overseas. The center provides this service during regular duty hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

Update to Crestview traffic changes

VANDENBER AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lana Masters, Tess Davis, Darlene Kirksy and Trish Wallace, Crestview Elementary School crossing guards, get ready for the start of the new school year Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 Drivers are urged to observe posted speed limit signs and watch for children who are on their way to and from school. (US Air Force photo/Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

Changes made to Crestview drop-off plan

As the start of the school year draws near, base agencies have come together to make changes to Crestview Elementary School’s drop-off and pick-up procedure which will be in effect on the first day of school.

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.

Willy and Judge, of the 30th Security Forces working horse unit, are retired by Lt. Col. Michelle Stringer, the 30th SFS commander, during a ceremony at Missile V here Monday, March 14, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st. Lt. Ann Blodzinski)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.

Military Working Horses Judge and Willie retired March 14, 2011 here. Vandenberg is currently the only Air Force base with Military Working Horses. The horses are used for patrolling, search and rescue, crowd control and surveillance. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st. Lt. Ann Blodzinski)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.

Willy and Judge, of the 30th Security Forces working horse unit, are retired by Lt. Col. Michelle Stringer, the 30th SFS commander, during a ceremony at Missile V here Monday, March 14, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.

Col. Richard Boltz, the 30th Space Wing commander, meets military working horse Willy and his handler Staff Sgt. Andrea Lewis, of the 30th Security Forces Squadron, during his retirement ceremony at Missile V here Monday, March 14, 2011. Military working horses Willy and Judge retire after a combined 35 years in military service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)