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)