Autism

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Signs of autism can be present in children as young as 18 months. Concerned parents should first contact their physician to conduct a screening. (Courtesy photo)

Up, up and away

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Anthoney Kilgore of the 576th Flight Test Squadron shoots a layup over a defender during a pick-up basketball game at the base gym. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Antoinette Lyons)

Vandenberg at a glance

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Family and friends of Marine Cpl. Joseph J. Heredia, who died in Fallujah, Iraq, walk to the track before participating in A Run to Remember on Nov. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jonathan Olds)

Domestic Awareness Month

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. Command Chief Master Sergeant Cari Kent, 30th Space Wing, witnesses the signing of the Domestic Violence Awareness memorandum by Colonel David Buck, 30th Space Wing commander. Domestic violence awareness was highlighted in the month of October. However, leadership wants to remind everyone this problem is not confined to a specific timeframe. We must all remain sensitive to the issue and be responsive in helping those who suffer from domestic violence. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Senior Airman Nichole Roberts)

A Run to Remember

VANDENBERG AIR FORCEBASE, Calif- Lt. Gen. William Shelton, 14th Air Force and Joint Functional Component Command for Space commander, leads a group of runners to begin "A Run to Remember" on the base track Oct. 20. The participants for A Run to Remember run in honor of fallen military members. The money raised in this event goes to the Combined Federal Campaign program. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ by Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Vandenberg at a glance - Oct. 23

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Members of the Green Knights gather around and talk with each other, while awaiting the arrival of the rest of their chapter to show up for their ride on Saturday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Prost)

Vandenberg at a glance - Oct. 23

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Chief Master Sergeant Cari Kent visits with various vendors at the Combined Federal Campaign kick off picnic held at Cochea Park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antoinette Lyons)

Vandenberg at a glance - Oct. 23

OAKLAND, Calif.-- Members of the Vandenberg Air Force Base Honor Guard present the colors at McAfee Stadium, home of the Oakland Raiders, on Sunday. The Raiders defeated the New York Jets in overtime 16 to 13 by a record breaking, 57 yard field goal from Sebastian Janikowski. (U.S. Air Force\Staff Sgt Luke P. Thelen)

Vandenberg at a glance

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Three-time grammy award winning artists Los Lobosperform the National Anthem as members of the Vandenberg Honor Guard present the colors during the opening ceremony at Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers were defeated 7-5 by the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium, Oct. 13. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)

Fire Fighter Parade

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Staff Sgt. Jeremy Camacho shows a little girl the inside of the fire truck during the Fire Fighter Parade here Oct.10. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Satran)

Fire Prevention Week

VANDENBERG AIR FORCEBASE, Calif.-- Children from the Child Development Center take pictures with Smokey The Bear and Sparky The Dog here Oct. 7. The Vandenberg Hotshots stopped at the CDC as part of Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ by Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)

Fire Prevention Week

VANDENBERG AIR FORCEBASE, Calif- A child from the Child Development Center adjusts his fireman hat on his head that was given to him by a firefighter, here Oct. 7. The Vandenberg Hotshots stopped at the CDC as part of Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ by Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee)