10 Oct 2007

Knowledge is key against domestic violence

Knowledge is power. Never has this old adage been truer than when it comes to domestic violence. Abusers count on uninformed victims and communities to allow them to operate without fear of punishment or reprisal. So the more we know about domestic violence, the more we can empower victims. Through knowledge, we can end what is a heartbreaking and

1 Oct 2007

Fire department hosts fire prevention week

The base fire department is hosting Fire Prevention Week from Monday to Oct. 13, with the theme "Practice Your Escape Plan." It's not enough to have a home fire escape plan. To escape safely, you have to make sure everyone in the home has practiced the plan. According to a National Fire Protection Association poll, the majority of Americans have a

1 Oct 2007

Think jogger safety during daylight, nighttime, inclement weather

Whenever you are jogging or walking on the road, whether nighttime or daylight, you should always make yourself visible to vehicle operators. Individuals exercising near traffic should wear clothing that is highly visible during the daytime and highly reflective during hours of limited visibility. The Air Force Flight Test Center Ground Safety

24 Sep 2007

Mi abuelita: a true American hero

Those who are close to me personally know that I take great pride in the uniform that I wear. It is difficult to imagine doing anything else right now. However, I know that many heroes made sacrifices in their lives to give me the right and honor to wear this uniform. With Hispanic heritage in mind, there is one special hero that I owe a great

24 Sep 2007

Fire safety is everybody's concern

Fire safety should be practiced everyday. Whenever a fire hazard is observed, take the initiative to correct or report it to a supervisor or the fire prevention office. Fire safety is constant observance and common sense practice while performing your daily activities whether at home or at work. There are several fire safety interventions that

21 Sep 2007

Bird's Eye View: Air Force Ball kicks off tonight

The Air Force Ball tonight is an opportunity for the Team Edwards community to come together and celebrate the heritage and the historical achievements of the world's greatest Air Force as it surpasses its 60th year as a separate service. Through donations, fundraisers, and the assistance of many on- and off-base organizations, we were able to turn

14 Sep 2007

Hispanic culture: Melting pot of various nations

It has been said that the United States is the "great melting pot of the world." As we focus on Hispanic heritage this month, someone might ask how Hispanic culture became one of the many ingredients in the U.S. melting pot. Like the U.S., Hispanics are a very diverse group of people. In a sense, the Hispanic culture is actually a melting pot of

12 Sep 2007

Bird's Eye View: Air Force celebrates 60th birthday

Since its birth in 1947, the Air Force has seen the world change in almost unimaginable ways. We have fought wars in Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf, and we witnessed the end of the decades-long Cold War. The world is constantly changing and we are seeing democracy take root in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as other nations around the globe. Air

11 Sep 2007

Remembering 9/11: I almost forgot

As I left work Monday evening, my thoughts were on the progress I needed to make this week to stay up with my work schedule. I went to bed with thoughts of how to catch up on my workload at the job. As I woke up Tuesday to the sound of the morning news, I realized that the day was not just "Sept. 11." It was "9/11," and I almost forgot about it. It

10 Sep 2007

Airman commemorates Hispanic-American heroes

As Airmen, we are a part of the greatest air power on Earth as well as the strongest warrior nation in the modern-day world. Each and every one of us has the heart of a warrior and we are all "faithful to a proud heritage, a tradition of honor and a legacy of valor." Warriors of all backgrounds and origins created that proud heritage that exists