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  • Under the cover of moonlight, families and friends from the base community filled Wings and Roberts Field to see the fireworks show, which was accompanied by patriotic music, during the 2012 Summer Bash at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., on July 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jet Fabara)

    Celebrate July 4th safely!

    As the Fourth of July approaches the Edwards AFB Fire Prevention Office would like to pass on some tips during the holiday. With the pleasant weather expected throughout Southern California over the 4th of July, the Edwards AFB Freedom Fest events should be fun and memorable. Nonetheless before your family celebrates, it's a great time to discuss
  • 2013 Critical Days of Summer campaign

    Have fun safely this summer

    Lately the weather has been 72 degrees on one day and then 95 degrees the next. Summer is here and it arrived overnight, without any warning. Pretty soon we will be saying "wow," what a scorcher!! You know the days are going to be a hot, some over 108F. At work, you reach for a tool to finish your job and start to feel lightheaded. It is probably
  • Distracted driving can be deadly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Buchanan)

    What is distracted driving?

    Without giving it a lot of thought, we all can admit to having been distracted while driving. In 2011, 3,331 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver, compared to 3,267 in 2010. An additional 387,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver, compared to 416,000 injured in 2010. Some 6% of drivers
  • From left: Senior Airman Mahafuz Uddin talks with Airman 1st Class Victoria Gelinas at the Edwards Legal Office. Both are Air Force paralegals. Edwards, and the Air Force as a whole, are looking for a few good men and women to crosstrain into the paralegal career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)

    What is an Air Force paralegal?

    Have you ever thought about working in the legal career field? If you want a challenging, meaningful job that allows for personal growth, independence in your work, and making a difference, then being an Air Force paralegal may be right for you.To become a paralegal you will need to know about some of the duties, eligibility requirements, and what
  • Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer took command of the 412th Test Wing, July 13, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Goodfriend)

    Edwards Critical Days of Summer campaign launches this weekend

    Team, We are approaching the Memorial Day weekend and this year's Critical Days of Summer campaign. We've worked hard this year and you all deserve some relaxation with your friends and families. I just ask you to keep safety in mind when you enjoy recreational activities or as you travel to and from your destinations.When we stop and think, we all

  • Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Embracing Cultural Values, Inclusion

    The theme to this year's Asian Pacific American Heritage event is "Building Leadership: Embracing Cultural Values and Inclusion." America is truly multicultural, a "mosaic" instead of a "melting pot" with a mixture of various ingredients that keep their individual characteristics instead of being blended together. I was born and raised in the

  • Leveraging credit cards to strengthen your credit score

    A strong credit score can be an integral part of staying financially secure, whatever the economic climate. But for many U.S. servicemembers, determining exactly what has an impact on their score can be a daunting task. One thing is for sure: credit cards can and do impact your credit score - positively or negatively - depending upon how you use
  • Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer took command of the 412th Test Wing, July 13, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Goodfriend)

    Time is now to donate to AFAF

    This year's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is in its final stretch and we're learning about many of our fellow Airmen who have been helped in the past by our four affiliate charities of the AFAF or know someone who has been helped. Our base goal for this year is $60,215, and we're nearly half way there but we're running out of time to make or

  • Housing privatization comes out of hibernation

    Some of you may remember the excitement and anticipation a couple of years ago when housing privatization was announced here at Edwards. The installation commander held a couple of town hall meetings and we talked about changes coming. Residents were eager to sign leases to live in our homes on the base. Then, suddenly, the topic got very quiet

  • Resilience and Excellence in all you do!

    Shona Wood has presently worked at Edwards Air Force Base for the last 12 years as a dental technician and the 412th Test Wing plans management analyst. She was also recently selected to be an installation master resilience trainer. Members considered as MRTs should already demonstrate a high degree of personal resilience.Master Resilience
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