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  • Edwards Fire Department provides tips for safe grilling

    Temperatures are on the rise, and grilling in America is hotter than ever. Four out of five families now own a grill, and most people barbecue at least once a week during the summer. Based on consumer demand, propane is still the number one choice for grills. Propane grills are equipped with

  • Program helps Airmen transition to Edwards

    When I arrived at Edwards, it was the day after I graduated from technical school and I had not even been in the Air Force for five months. Needless to say, I was both excited and nervous. Being at my first-duty station, I was unsure of the expectations of the operational Air Force. I kept trying to

  • Edwards to 'clean house' for spring

    Strong winds help create large outdoor accumulations of trash, brush and other debris. The trash accumulation is not only an eyesore, but also serves as a trash hazard.Col. Nancy Wharton, 95th Air Base Wing commander, proclaimed April 14 through 18 as "Edwards Air Force Base Spring Cleanup Week." It

  • Air Force Assistance Fund seeks help from Edwards

    The Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign kicked off recently as an effort to raise funds for affiliates that gives assistance to Air Force active duty, retirees, Reservists, Guardsmen and their dependents. The AFAF campaign is ongoing until April 30, but will continue to accept late

  • Family Advocacy sponsors Child Abuse Awareness Month activities

    During April's annual observance of Child Abuse Awareness Month, the Family Advocacy will be sponsoring several events throughout the month highlighting the importance of preventing child abuse. Family Advocacy empowers and encourages people in the Edwards community to become involved and support

  • Air Force legal education programs seek applicants

    Each year the Edwards legal office accepts applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program. Both programs offer a means for Air Force officers to attend law school and ultimately become judge advocates. The next application window will run from Jan. 1 through March 1,

  • Wanted: Air Force paralegal retrainees

    The Judge Advocate General corps is seeking motivated retrainees for the paralegal career field. If you are looking for new opportunities or have been identified for retraining, the JAG corps may have just what you are looking for. Paralegals assist attorneys in providing legal support to

  • Drinking impairs drivers' judgment

    People frequently misjudge how intoxicated they are. It's not necessary to be falling down to be considered as drunk. For some people, even one glass of beer or wine can significantly dull their reflexes. Despite alcohol use at parties, picnics, restaurants and social gatherings, it is definitely

  • Baby bottle tooth decay destroys infant's primary teeth

    With February as the National Children's Dental Health Month, parents are reminded the importance of caring for their infant's primary teeth. The Edwards dental clinic cautions that serious tooth decay may develop during a child's first birthday. Even though the child's primary teeth will eventually

  • Mouthguards protect teeth from injury

    A mouthguard is worn in athletic and recreational activities to protect teeth from trauma. The dental profession unanimously supports the use of mouthguards in a variety of sports activities. A mouthguard can prevent serious injuries such as broken teeth, jaw fractures, cerebral hemorrhage and neck