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  • Aloha! First American cowboys were in Hawaii

    May is Asian-Pacific Islander Month when every country and culture in the Pacific Rim vies for notice. Cheyenne, the motherland of Cheyenne Frontier Days, is an unexpected yet synergistic location to celebrate the Hawaiian cowboy heritage. It's not quite correct to assume cowboys are a U.S. invention. When the West was still East of the Mississippi

  • May celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Observance Month

    May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Much like Black History and Woman History celebrations, APA Heritage Month originated in a congressional bill. In June 1977, Representatives Frank Horton of New York and Norman Mineta of California introduced a House resolution calling

  • Alcohol abuse: Know the symptoms, signs

    Alcohol has been a part of society through the ages. But alcohol has never been a problem. Alcohol never drove a car off a bridge, broke the law for drinking underage or abused a child, spouse, friend or acquaintance. A multitude of people have done these things and more while under the influence of alcohol. So where's the real problem? There are

  • Fact vs Fiction: Sexual assault in the military

    Sexual Assault Awareness Month, held in April, reinforces the Department of Defense's goal to eliminate sexual assault within the armed forces. The DoD sexual assault prevention and response office works to prevent, educate and train Airmen, and has a comprehensive response capability that focuses on victim support, enhanced reporting procedures

  • Inside the command chief position

    Their rank consists of five stripes on the bottom, three on top and a star that sits comfortably between. If there is one position on Air Force bases that stands out among enlisted members, it's the command chief master sergeant. When a command chief is present, Airmen know the position they hold has not come easy and has allowed them to see many

  • Sexual assault awareness essential

    The Department of Defense takes a concerted stand against sexual assault. With April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this annual observation reminds people to increase their knowledge and promote prevention of this crime through special events and public education. The theme is "Stand Up Against Sexual Assault -- Make a Difference." This theme
  • Airman 1st Class Logan Parsons, 90th Logistics Readiness Squadron, jumps his snowmobile across a path at Snowy Mountain Adventures outside of Laramie, Wyo., March 25. Warren outdoor recreation organized this trip and is preparing for the return of warm weather with new excursions (Photo by 2nd Lt. Lisa Meiman).

    Outdoor Rec offers several activities at discount prices

    This past winter was intense in Cheyenne with above average snowfall and colder than normal temperatures that left Warren members with a type of, well, sickness. No, it's not life threatening, although some may argue that it is. The sickness is not acknowledged by medical experts and is called the infamous cabin fever. Symptoms of CF include
  • Tech. Sgt. Harold Gardner, 90th Security Forces Squadron, rushes Staff Sgt. Stacey Trucott, 90th SFS, in a demonstration for the 90th Security Forces Group spouses tour March 22. The rush act demonstrated that Zak, 90th SFS working dog, and any police canine will attack without order if their handler is being threatened (Photos by Airman Alex Martinez).

    Warren's working K-9s

    The 90th Security Forces Squadron working dogs section gave a demonstration to the 90th Security Forces Group spouses tour March 22.

  • Motorcycle safety

    As the weather starts to turn warmer, all military members need to be aware of the mandatory training and personal protective requirements for motorcycles including all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes and street cycles. All bikers and passengers riding on base and service members driving off base either on or off duty must wear the appropriate and

  • Warning: exercise can be habit forming

    Exercising regularly can be a difficult habit to maintain, despite all the facts on the merits of exercise and activity. Physical activity has been shown to be the single most important factor in successful weight maintenance. Without exercise, weight loss progress may be agonizingly slow and passing the annual fitness assessment is taxing at best
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