Volunteers needed for the First Robotics Regional Competition

Volunteers needed for the First Robotics Regional Competition March 30-April 1st in Lancaster. 

Make sure you get approvals from your supervisory chain.

Starbase Edwards Looking for STEM speakers and Unit STEM Tour Hosts

STARBASE Edwards is looking for STEM speakers or Units that are interested in hosting STEM tours at their facility. We would like to get the word out. Thank you and let us know if anything else is required from us.

DoD STARBASE Edwards is a youth outreach program that is commited to improving students knowledges and skills of STEM. STARBASE Edwards primary focus is 5th graders within the local community. Students that come through STARBASE are exposed to 25 hours of  various hands-on mind activities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Part of STARBASE outreach is to provide students the opportunity to interact with military and civilian personnel  to explore careers and observe STEM applications in the "real world".

We are always in need of miliary and civilian volunteers to apply real-world applications by leading tours and giving lectures on the use of STEM in different settings and careers. If interested, please contact Paris Diaz at paris.diaz@us.af.mil  and Auxi Grimes at auxiliadora.grimes@us.af.mil or give us a call 661-277-1501.

Temporary Music Teacher Wanted for On-Base Schools

Desert Junior-Senior High School and Branch Elementary School is looking for a substitute music teacher for a temporary timeframe beginning January/February until the end of the school year. Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree. For further information, please contact  760-769-4821 x. 1277

Muroc Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees

Interested in becoming a Board member?

Contact Muroc Executive Secretary

Phone: 760-769-4821. , extension 1221 or by e-mail: muroc.k12.ca.us

Muroc Joint Unified School District Openings

Muroc Joint Unified School District is hiring for an American Sign Language Interpreter.  If interested, please contact Muroc Executive Secretary, muroc.k12.ca.us or 760-769-4821 ext. 1221

Muroc Joint Unified School Board Vacancy:

The candidate will preferably live in the purple area, but may reside in the blue area. The candidate must be 18 years of age or older and registered to vote in California. For more information, please contact Muroc Executive Secretary, muroc.k12.ca.us or 760-769-4821 ext. 1221”

 

Seeking Five Volunteer Representatives for Base Restoration Advisory Board

Edwards Air Force Base officials are seeking volunteers to represent five different

communities on the Restoration Advisory Board,

specifically Boron, North Edwards, South Base, North Base and NASA Armstrong.

The RAB facilitates communication between the public and officials responsible
for environmental cleanup at Edwards AFB.

 

Base public representatives act solely as a conduit for environmental cleanup information

and are not expected to be environmental experts. Responsibilities include

distributing a quarterly newsletter, circulating meeting flyers and attending semiannual meetings.

Applicants should be accessible within their respective area and willing to publicize contact information.

Individuals interested in serving on the RAB must be at least 18 years of age and work or live in the area they seek to represent.

Terms of service are two years in length. Military members, civil service and contractor employees are welcome to apply.
Applications are available by contacting, 412th Test Wing Public Affairs, at 661-277-8707. or by e-mailing 412tw.rab@us.af.mil.  Applications will be accepted until the vacancies are filled.

 

For more information please contact: s53328@us.af.mil, 412th Test Wing Public Affairs 

Environmental Management has captive desert tortoises that will soon be available for new foster families.

Fostering a desert tortoise provides the unique opportunity to observe this threatened species up close.

Captive tortoises play an important role in the survival of a threatened species by serving as ambassadors,

spreading awareness, and aiding in education/training programs.

In addition to spreading awareness and education, the goal of EAFB Desert Tortoise Foster Program

is to prevent captive Desert tortoises from being released into the wild, and to prevent the taking of wild desert tortoises into captivity.

The program also provides a means of tracking captive desert tortoises on base as required by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

Fostering through this program is free but limited to base residents who are 18 years of age or older and live in base housing.

Dorm residents cannot foster adult tortoises due to outdoor space limitations.
To become a foster parent, contact Environmental Management at 661-277-1417.

The Edwards AFB Chiefs’ Group would like to extend a warm welcome to all Edwards AFB and

Plant 42 Active Duty/Guard/Reserve/Retired E-9s. If you are interested in being an active member in the

Edwards AFB Chiefs’ Group please contact Brian Rochelo and Joseph Holdcroff via email.

HOT! California lawmakers pass bill for license reciprocity for military spouses

New state license reciprocity legislation was signed and passed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, easing restrictions for veterans and spouses of California active-duty service members to actively practice certain professions or vocations.

The bill, AB 107 grants spouses whose out-of-state licensing is in good standing an “expedited, temporary authorization to practice while meeting state-specific requirements for a period of at least one year.”

The expansion includes all licenses under the Department of Consumer Affairs. This includes, but is not limited to, the boards for: accountancy, architecture, barbering/cosmetology, dental, engineers, medical, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physical assistant, psychology, veterinary, and real estate.

More info

412 CS Client Service Center - Returning to bldg. 3950

412 CS Client Service Center - Returning to bldg. 3950

 Renovations have been completed on building 3950, the 412 CS Client Service Center will be returning to building 3950 Customer Support Center beginning 23 January 2023.

The Helpdesk can be reached at 412 CS Client Services Center 412CS.ClientServices@us.af.mil or by calling 661-277-3444.

Privacy Tips: Online Safety Basics

With little knowledge, a dash of effort, and a few minutes of time, you can keep your privacy and sensitive data locked down tight. Here are our 5 top tips to keep your privacy safe online:

1. Keep a clean machine. Keep all software on internet connected devices - including personal computers, smartphones and tablets - current to reduce risk of infection from ransomware and malware. If you want to "set it and forget it," configure your devices to automatically update or to notify you when an update is available.

2. Create long, unique passwords. Length trumps complexity. The strongest passwords are at least 12 characters long and include letters, numbers and symbols. Ideally, your password is not recognizable as a word or phrase. And, yes, you should have a unique password for each online account.

3. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). Sometimes called 2-factor authentication, it adds a whole other level of security to your key accounts. MFA includes biometrics (think face ID scans or fingerprint access), security keys or apps that send you unique, one-time codes when you want to log on to a sensitive account.

4. Check your settings. Every time you sign up for a new account, download a new app or get a new device, immediately configure the privacy and security settings to your comfort level for information sharing. Regularly check these settings to make sure they are still configured to your comfort. Audit your apps, platforms and games every few months and delete ones you no longer use - then you don't need to check their settings!

5. Share with care. Think before posting about yourself and others online. Consider what a post reveals, who might see it and how it might affect you or others.

FMI, call the Base Privacy Office at 277-3015.

412 MDG Transition to COVID-19 Home Testing Kits

412 MDG Restored to Normal Operations

Effective 21 December 2022

The 412 MDG has restored all system and phone capabilities across our two locations.  Patients can now call the appointment line to manage their appointments and leave messages with their medical team by calling 661-277-7118

Pharmacy services have also been restored.  Beneficiaries may experience slightly longer than usual wait times as our staff work to fulfill the backlog in prescription orders due to our recent IT outage.

Hours of Operation

Appointment Line:  0700-1600

Outpatient Medical Clinics:  0730-1630

Radiology:  0730-1630

Laboratory:  0800-1600

Immunizations:  0730-1630 (Closed Daily from 1150-1300, Thursdays Closed

1150-1630)

Pharmacy:  0730-1630

MHS GENESIS Patient Portal https://my.mhsgenesis.health.mil

 

Wildlife Issues? Who should you call?

If you need help with a wildlife concern and want to contact the correct person for a quick response, use the Edwards AFB 1-App phone directory and look up Wildlife Call Procedures. If you would like a Wildlife Call Procedure handout to post on a wall or place in a notebook, contact: 412CEG.CEVA.EdwardsWildlife@us.af.mil

or use this eDash link: https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/10625/Edwards/Shared%20Documents/Natural%20Resources/20220513%20EAFB%20NR%20Final%20Wildlife%20Call%20Procedure.pdf

Don’t waste time – get the correct contact for Desert Tortoises, Birds, Snakes, Other Wildlife, Dead Animals, Insects and Rodents, and Stray Animals.
Questions? Contact Edwards AFB Environmental Management:
661-277-1401. Extension 3 or email: 412CEG.CEVA.EdwardsWildlife@us.af.mil

In accordance with AFI33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program,

the Government Paper Reduction Act requires that all paper records be converted to a digital format no
later than 16 December 2022. Please note that the 16 December suspense date is
only to convert all paper records into digital format as the local Base Records
Office is no longer accepting paper records for staging.

To support this suspense, the 412CS/SCOK office has established a
scanning room equipped with two separate stations connected to a large
high-speed scanner for unit
members to come and scan in any paper records needing to be converted to electronic
format.

In order to ensure stations are openly available, organizations must
contact 661-277-8003. , to set up an appointment to scan in any records accordingly. Contact 412CS/SCOK for further
record inquiries.

 

Looking to contact Edwards Finance Office?

Our customer service counter is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 0900-1400. First
come, first serve.

To get assistance from Travel Pay, Military Pay, Civilian Pay please submit your inquiry to finance using Air Force Comptroller Services Portal (CSP).

Link: https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/SAFFMCSP/portal/SitePages/Home.aspx. or go to the Air Force Portal, my base, and then click on the CSP rolling ICON

CSP will allow you to see the progress of your inquiry from start to finish.

Please ensure that you update your profile with your current units PASCODE. The PASCODE will determine which comptroller your inquiry is submitted to.

Google Chrome is the highly recommended browser.

If you are not on an us.af.mil domain you may contact us by emailing our customer service org boxes:

Civilian Pay - Civilian Pay-Edwards AFB (s531546@us.af.mil )

Military/Travel Pay - Finance-Edwards AFB Customer Service (s533487@us.af.mil)

You will also notice when you call our customer service number 661-277-4550. it is now set up as a phone tree. Our phones will be manned M-F from 0800-1500.

We are closed on family/training days and holidays.

If you have an emergency and need assistance right away you may call 661-277-4361.

1. Update and change security and permission settings on all devices
2. When available use a VPN this can help keep your device secure unlike public Wi-Fi networks
3. Limit sending private information by email
4. Don't overshare on Social Media. Practice discretion when it comes to your profession, home address, full name, ect.
5. When applicable/available enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
This are just a few things that can help to ensure your practicing good security in your daily life.

The Department of Defense (DoD)Safe Helpline is the Department’s sole secure, confidential,

and anonymous crisis support service specially designed for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault.

Safe Helpline is available 24/7, worldwide.

 

Safe Helpline has a number of services that support survivors of sexual assault in the military, their friends, and family.

Telephone Helpline: Safe Helpline provides live, confidential, one-on-one support over the phone at 877-995-5247.

(in the U.S. and worldwide via DSN). Through a warm handoff, Safe Helpline staff can also transfer users to

DoD and civilian sexual assault service providers.

Online Helpline: Safe Helpline provides live, confidential, one-on-one support through

a secure instant-messaging platform at www.SafeHelpline.org. The website also contains vital information about

recovering from and reporting a sexual assault.

Safe Help Room: Safe Help Room allows sexual assault survivors in the military to connect with,

and support one another in a moderated and secure online group chat environment.

Safe Help Room sessions for male survivors are hosted every Sunday from 1300-1500 Eastern Time.

Safe Help Room is not intended as are placement for counseling or other mental health services.

 

 

New Address for Helping Agencies Programs

Equal Opportunity (EO), Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA), Community Support Coordinator (CSC), Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR), Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  and Violence Prevention Integrator (VPI) are all now co-located in Bldg 2670. The address is 20 Popson Ave Edwards AFB, CA 93524. Please go to https://www.edwards.af.mil/About/Helping-Agencies-Directory/ to view the updated contact information.

BLUF:  AFMC Connect - Trust (January 2023​)

DISCUSSION: 

1.The AFMC Connect theme for January is Trust and the goal is to "Build confidence within a team."

Trust (January 2023)

IMPLEMENTATION: 

1. Please reference the CY22 AFMC Connect Implementation Memo and Guidance for additional information on facilitating discussions, etc.

FACILITATOR NOTES:

1. The objective of AFMC Connect is to provide an opportunity for meaningful conversations to occur within our units. Social ties that accompany a sense of belonging as well as increased connectedness are identified as protective factors associated with preventing suicide.

2. Supervisors have the flexibility in facilitating these discussions in already existing forums (i.e. staff meeting, roll call, guard mount, shift change, PT, etc.).

3. It is important to introduce the monthly discussion in your own words in a way that meets the needs of your personnel.

4. Virtual Tip: Consider opening your meeting with an icebreaker to encourage personnel to engage in conversation about topics other than work (e.g. favorite restaurants, pets, or hobbies).

5. Each month a theme and corresponding tool has been established to assist supervisors in the delivery of relevant content. Those monthly themes feed= into a broader quarterly message - this month's message is "Trust".

   - January - Trust

   - February - Transparency

   - March - Connection

HELPFUL RESOURCES:

1. AFMC Connect Website 

2. Air Force Resilience Website (Leadership tools for crisis prevention, intervention & postvention)

3. ACE Card

4. Edwards AFB Helping Agencies

  

5. AFMC Connect POC is Venessa Brown/Violence Prevention Integrator, venessa.brown.1@us.af.mil

6. Edwards AFB SAPR Office, 24/7 support hotline is 661-209-0115.

7. Edwards Employee Assistance Program (EAP): PsyD, LMFT, Air Force EAP Field Consultant Magellan Federal - For appointments call 866-580-9078, 24/7/365 or email magellanhealth.com. 

Supervisory Community Support Coordinator

412TW/CVB

S. Muroc Drive, Bldg. 2430, Room 08

Edwards AFB, CA 93524-8540

DSN: 661-277-4502.

Comm: 661-277-4502.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255. or 988 (24/7)

EAP and WorkLife Assistance: 866-580-9078. (24/7)

Air Force civilians can call 866-580-9078.  for EAP services. 

The program can arrange for civilians to see an affiliate provider in the area. 

Additional information can be accessed via the following links:

Employee Assistance Program:  https://www.afpc.af.mil/eap
Edwards AFB Helping Agencies: https://www.edwards.af.mil/About/Helping-Agencies-Directory/

 

William Brown

412 TW/CVB
Community Support Coordinator
Violence Prevention Integrator

 

 

AFOSI Human Trafficking Awareness

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion in exchange for labor, services, or a commercial sex act.

Causing someone under the age of 18 to engage in a commercial sex act, regardless of using force, fraud, or coercion is human trafficking under U.S. law.

Human traffickers use various forms of force, fraud, and coercion to control and exploit victims. These forms include imposing of debt, fraudulent employment opportunities, false promises of love or a better life, psychological coercion, and violence or threats of violence.

The crime of human trafficking hinges on the exploitation of another person. People often falsely believe "human trafficking" implies victims must be moved from one place to another to qualify as a victim. Human trafficking does not require transportation to be considered a crime. It is a crime that can be committed against an individual who has never left his or her hometown.

In most cases, trafficking of illegal drugs and human trafficking go together. Transnational and international drug traffickers and criminal organizations often look to increase profits through diversification. This means using trafficking routes for drugs, labor, sex, and violence.

Transporting people for sex is just another way to make money.  Human trafficking can look like prostitution, drug addiction, gang activity.

Questions to ask include, does the potential victim: Act fearful, anxious, depressed, submissive, tense, or nervous particularly around their work or someone they know? Defer to another person to speak for him or her and avoid eye contact? Show signs of physical and/or sexual abuse, physical restraint, confinement, or torture? Show signs of being harmed or deprived of food, water, sleep, medical care, other life necessities, or personal possessions?

Report human trafficking at 1-866-347-2423 or call OSI Detachment 111 at 661-277-2208.

Upcoming 2023 human trafficking awareness events:

Saturday, January 14th - Bakersfield Condors Human Trafficking Awareness Night - Doors at 6:00 PM, Game at 7:00 PM Saturday, January 21st - Anti-Trafficking Volleyball Tournament Wednesday, January 25th at 6:00 PM - Light Up the Night Event Saturday, January 28th at 7:00 AM - Race Against Trafficking 5K Run/Walk https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Bakersfield/RaceAgainstTrafficking

Some important dates to know:

Sponsorship Cutoff Date - Sunday, January 1st Registration Cutoff Date to Receive Race T-Shirt - Sunday, January 8th Race Registration Ends - Thursday, January 26th

REMINDER: Parking at Los Angeles Air Force Base, LAX Flights

Team Edwards,

Security Forces at Los Angeles Air Force Base noticed a significant increase in unauthorized vehicle parking from Edwards Airmen during the holidays.

This is a reminder that all LAX parking must be pre-coordinated through base personnel, and all parked vehicles must display the signed parking permit on their dashboard. Vehicles without the proper parking pass displayed will be towed without exception.

Parking is only allowed in the garage on Levels 4-6, and is limited to active employees only. Space is severely limited. To reserve a parking pass, please contact Mr. Christopher Turley:  christopher.turley.ctr@spaceforce.mil.

2023 Weingarten Notice - Attention All Bargaining Unit Employees (BUEs)

2023 Weingarten Notice - Attention All Bargaining Unit Employees (BUEs) AFGE; IAFF L53; SATCO; IBPO; IAFF F314; AFGE-NAF 

Weingarten Notice - In accordance with the requirements of 5 USC 7114(a)(3), this is to advise bargaining unit employees that:
 
"An exclusive representative of an appropriate unit in an agency shall be given the opportunity to be represented at any examination of an employee in the unit by a representative of the agency in connection with an investigation if (a) the employee reasonably believes that the examination may
result in disciplinary action against the employee; and (b) the employee requests representation."

If you have any questions concerning your Weingarten rights, please contact your union representative.

POC for this notice: Ms. Joan Amodio, Labor Relations Officer,  joan.amodio@us.af.mil 

2023 - Notice to AFGE Bargaining Unit Employees (BUEs) Concerning Union Dues

Employees desiring to initiate an authorization for dues withholding may obtain an SF 1187 from any AFGE steward or official.  The effective date will be the first full pay period after receipt of the SF 1187 by the Civilian Pay Section.

Employees wishing to discontinue their dues withholding may obtain SF 1188s from the Civilian Pay Section or the Labor Relations Office.  Discontinuance of dues withholding will be effective as follows:

(1)    For an employee who began dues withholding allotments before 11

January 1979: Beginning the first full pay period following 1 September provided the SF 1188 is received by the Civilian Pay Section prior to 1 September.

(2)    For an employee who started dues withholding on or after 11 January

1979 but before 10 August 2020: Beginning the first full pay period following the particular anniversary date (the anniversary date is the starting date of the first pay period for which dues were deducted from the employee's pay).

(3)   For an employee who started dues withholding on or after 10 August

2020, the Agency should process the request as soon as administratively feasible, if at least one year has passed since the employee initially authorized union-dues assignment from the employee's pay.

Ref: AFGE MLA Article 8, Section 8.05e

POC for this notice: Ms. Joan Amodio, Labor Relations Officer

 2022 Combat Arms Trespass Notice

1. The Edwards AFB Firing Range is located at 224 Adams Way. The surface Danger Zone encompasses the land South of Rosamond Blvd, West of Lancaster Blvd, and East of Rosamond Dry Lakebed. Be mindful and look for the warning signs when nearing those areas. These signs are posted on the danger side of the road. Please do not cross into the Surface Danger Zone without prior coordination with the Combat Arms NCOIC. The range flag will be flown when the rage is in Hot Status. During times where visibility is low, a red beacon will be lit to signify the range is in Hot Status. Failure to adhere to this notice may lead to injury or death.
2. Please contact TSgt Stephanie M.K. Marshall or SSgt Justin K. Stoeck with any questions or concerns.

Base Records Announcement

In accordance with AFI33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, OMB 19-21, Closing of Base Records Storage Areas and the Government Paper Reduction Act requires that all paper records be converted to a digital format no later than 16 December 2022. Please note that the 16 December suspense date is only to convert all paper records into digital format as the local Base Records Office is no longer accepting paper records for staging.

To support this regulation suspense date, the 412CS/SCOK office has established a scanning room equipped with two separate stations connected to a large high-speed scanner for unit members to come and scan in any potential paper records needing to be converted to electronic format.

In order to ensure stations are openly available, organizations must contact 277-8003, to set up an appointment to scan in any potential records accordingly. Contact 412CS/SCOK for further record inquiries.

Pump the Brakes Speed Campaign

FYSA, 412th Test Wing is launching a "Pump the Breaks" speed campaign. That means, if you are 1 mile over the posted speed limit, you are wrong! Additionally, if you receive two tickets, your driving privileges "will" be suspended per Brig Gen Higer. You will see increased presence from our Defenders across the installation. Should you receive a speeding/traffic citation (Military), you are required to notify myself or MSgt Samantha Dickerson (Interim Shirt).

Happy to take any questions you may have.

Very Respectfully,

MM

Maurice Avance McKoy

Maurice A. McKoy, Maj, USAF, DFMC2

Commander, 412th Comptroller Squadron

Edwards AFB, CA 93523

Visitor Control Center Process

Trusted Traveler is back.

If you have sponsorship ability, you are not required to stop at the VCC

to receive a pass for your visitors as long as they have an ID and are with you in your vehicle.

 

SharePoint: 

If you have a CAC, you can use the 412 SFS/VCC Visitor Sharepoint at

 https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/22001/VCC/Lists/Visitors131/AllItems.aspx

As a reminder, you can add and sponsor up to 8 individuals at a time.

If visit has not been approved via Sharepoint site, sponsors will have to meet visitors at the respective gate

to physically sponsor visitors onto the installation. Additionally, you as the sponsor do NOT need to be present if you use SharePoint. 

Visitor Authority List (VAL):

If you are sponsoring an event or large groups of personnel, please use our Visitor Authority List (VAL).

Please do not use for one or two personnel. Additionally, please reach out if you need the correct version of our VAL.

Encryption Issues:

The VCC Email Distro is 412SFS.S5.VCC@us.af.mil 

At this time, we are experiencing issues reading encrypted emails.

Please Cc the contacts within this announcement to ensure we can process your request.

 

Environmental Management Mandatory Compliance
In accordance with AFI 32-7001, “Civil Engineering: Environmental Management”,

all base personnel (military, civilian, and contractors) are required to be familiar with the following:
412 TW/CC Environmental Commitment Statement
Edwards AFB Environmental Management System (EMS) program and eDASH site:
https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/10625/edwards/sitepages/home.aspx

(Note: this is a new web address—please update your bookmarks)

All base personnel (military, civilian, and contractors) are also required to complete a one-time

EMS  General Awareness Training. 

Please visit The Environmental Awareness Course Hub (TEACH) to set up an account and complete your training.

TEACH web address:
https://usaf.learningbuilder.com/account/login/?ReturnUrl=%2f
Please click on the links above to familiarize yourself with this important information.
If you have any questions, please consult your Unit Environmental Coordinator (UEC) or

EMS Program Specialist Kristin Carlson

 

Employee Vehicle Reporting Mandatory Compliance
In accordance with AFMAN 32-7002, “Civil Engineering: Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention,”

EAFBI 32-218, “Security: Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision,” and the Federal Clean Air Act Section 118(2),

all base personnel (military and civilian, but not contractors or NAF) are required to register in the

Employee-vehicle Certification and Reporting System (ECARS) to ensure emission compliance. 

This applies to all vehicles driven on Edwards more than 60 days per calendar year,

regardless of where the vehicle is registered.

 

The annual self-certification process typically takes about five minutes and can be done at: https://apims.af.mil/apims/ecars/. 

A video describing the process and various exemptions can be found here: https://www.milsuite.mil/video/watch/video/29790.

If you have any questions, please consult your Unit Environmental Coordinator (UEC) or send an email to 412CEG.CEVC.ECARS@us.af.mil.

 

Mandatory EMS General Awareness Training

Per DAFI 32-7001_DAFGM_2021-0108: 4.3.1, all base personnel (military, civilian, contractors, and scheduled volunteers) are required to complete a one-time EMS General Awareness Training​ (link opens in new tab).

Please visit The Environmental Awareness Course Hub (TEACH) to complete your training.

TEACH web address:  https://usaf.learningbuilder.com/account/login/?ReturnUrl=%2f

Course ID:  EMS100AFIT00004

For certificate of completion, be sure to complete the Course Evaluation (after finishing the course).

POC: 

Richard Workentine

Edwards AFB Environmental Commitment Statement

Per DAFI 32-7001_DAFGM 2021-0108, all personnel must have access to, and understand, the Edwards AFB Environmental Commitment Statement.  Please familiarize yourself with the full intent of the Statement.

To view and/or download the Environmental Commitment Statement:  https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/10625/Edwards/Shared%20Documents/EMS/1.0%20EAFB%20EMS%20Required%20Documents/20211123%20EAFB%20EMS_EMS%20Commitment%20Statement%20(2021).pdf

If you have any questions, please contact your Unit Environmental Coordinator (UEC) or POC.

POC: 

Richard Workentine

ECARS:  Mandatory Vehicle Registration

All military and civilian personnel are required to register in the Employee-Vehicle Certification and Reporting System (ECARS) to ensure mission compliance with AFI and Federal Laws.

No matter where your vehicle is registered, if you drive that vehicle at least 60 days per year on Edwards AFB, please go to the link below and complete registration.  The process only takes a few minutes.

https://apims.af.mil/apims/ecars/

To access a video describing the process and various exemptions, please click here:  https://www.milsuite.mil/video/watch/video/29790​

Note:  This applies to all military and civilian personnel.  Contractors and NAF employees are exempt from reporting.

If you have any questions, please contact your Unit Environmental Coordinator (UEC) or send an email to 412.CEG.CEVC.ECARS@us.af.mil.

POC:

Richard Workentine

NOTICE: USAF Thunderbirds Winter Training on Edwards AFB

Team Edwards,

Our base has an exciting opportunity to host the United States Air Force Thunderbirds for winter practice January 23 - February 3. The entire team will  be on base as they utilize the open sky above Aerospace Valley to finesse their show for the 2023 air show season.

During these two weeks, all base personnel can expect a significant increase in noise. The team will be completing two practice demonstrations each weekday at the following times:

0945 - 1115

1530 - 1630

Weekend Schedule:

Saturday, January 28th, 1000-1130 and 1430-1600

During this time, normal flight operations will be halted. The practice demonstrations will be following the same location and waypoints that were utilized during the 2022 Aerospace Valley Air Show.

A friendly reminder that no aircraft photography is permitted on base, and this will continue standing for the Thunderbirds.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of these marvelous aircraft, but drive safe!

We are actively working on arranging potential engagement opportunities with the team for base personnel and will update as more details are finalized.

Edwards continues to be the first choice to practice and engage in aerospace excellence. Thank you for your cooperation and support over the next two weeks.

Prescribed Fire

Prescribed fire activities are tentatively planned until 14 February 2023 depending on weather conditions. Burns will take place at the Piute Ponds Complex, Branch Memorial Park, and Muroc Golf Course. The Wildland Support Module will perform the burns to reduce hazardous fuels and improve habitat.

Questions?  Contact Edwards AFB Environmental Management:

661-277-1418

Watch the Big Game on a New Big-Screen TV with the Exchange’s Mars Sweepstakes

Three lucky military shoppers can catch all the action of the big game on a brand-new big-screen TV with the Exchange’s Mars worldwide sweepstakes. Edwards AFB shoppers can enter at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes through Feb. 3 for a chance to win.

Edwards AFB Community Can BE FIT in the New Year with Tips, Resources from Exchange Online Hub

The Exchange’s BE FIT 360 Hub is the Edwards AFBcommunity’s all-in-one online resource for a healthy lifestyle. Find workout videos, nutrition tips, the latest wellness information and more at ShopMyExchange.com/BeFit.

Edwards Air Force Base to Track Bobcats and Coyotes

Although bobcats and coyotes play important roles in nature, particularly in shaping natural food webs, their presence in areas where people and pets live can result in conflicts. Through knowledge, research, and education, interactions between humans and wildlife can change from conflict to co-existence.

Currently, little is known about bobcat and coyote movements on Edwards Air Force Base (AFB), particularly in areas where wildlands border developed areas. To gain a better understanding of bobcat and coyote movements and the resources they use, Environmental Management will track bobcats and coyotes that live around the housing, commercial, school, and play areas on base. From 27 October thru 16 December 2022, 10 bobcats and 10 coyotes living near developed areas on base will be trapped and outfitted with temporary global positioning system (GPS) collars that will track their movements via satellite for up to 12 months and then the collars will automatically drop off. Colored ear-tags and dyed fur marking will also be applied to collared bobcats and coyotes so individuals can be more clearly identified. The information collected will provide insights about which habitats bobcats and coyotes prefer and the resources, such as food and water, that attract them. This information will be used to develop a bobcat and coyote management plan and to guide educational outreach.

Questions?  Contact Edwards AFB Environmental Management:

661-277-1401 ex. 3 or visit: sites.warnercnr.colostate.edu/eafbcarnivores

COVID Vaccine Ops - Immunizations Clinic- UPDATED

Beginning Monday, 11 April, all COVID related vaccinations will now be conducted at the

Immunizations clinic located in the main medical group campus on a walk-in basis

during normal duty hours (EXCEPTIONS: 1150-1300 lunch; Thursdays 1300-1630).

If any questions, please email the immunizations clinic via the following org box at

usaf.edwards.412-mdg.mbx.immunizations@mail.mil.

 

412 TW Leadership holds small group talks weekly, open to all base personnel. 

The form is a safe place to discuss hard issues members are facing,

to include dealing with current local/world events or personal issues. 

Assisting leadership, members from the Chapel, EO, IG and other helping agencies are in attendance.

POC is Chaplain Clark and Mr James Daley

Due to Peak Season, please contact TMO (Household Goods) as soon as orders are received.

We are currently scheduling dates 4 – 6 weeks out.
 We are located in building 3735, room 116 - walk-ins welcome.
 Please contact us at 661-277-7888.   or 412LRS.LGRD.PProperty@us.af.mil with any questions.

412 TW Leadership holds a weekly broadcast Town hall to discuss current events,

base policies, highlight Airman and to answer your questions.

Please tune into the Edwards App, Edwards Facebook or

Edwards YouTube Channel to view current and past townhalls.

Text questions to 707-412-TWCC (707-412-8922.)

POC is 412 TW/CCE

FSS-Youth Art Gallery

Load Crew of the Quarter Competition

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

Biggest Loser Wellness Challenge

Retirement Benefits Seminar

Tuition Assistance Briefings

Attention Airmen and Guardians! Want to go to college? Need a TA brief? Edwards AFB is now offering TA briefs on Tuesdays at 0900 and Thursdays at 1300 via Zoom! The Zoom link for TUESDAYS at 0900 is

The Zoom link for THURSDAYS at 1300 is

Request for Leave Donation – Mr. Bernard Miller

1. Donations of annual leave under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program are being requested for Mr. Miller, 412 CS/SCOT 2. Donations are requested due to the employee's emergency. If you are interested in donating annual leave please complete OPM Form 630A. 3. Please send completed OPM 630A and a copy of your LES to: janelle.villalobos@us.af.mil. LES's are used to validate donor SCD leave dates and available leave balances and may be redacted of any/all pay related information.

 

AF-Wide VLTP for  Mr. Jerome King

Mr. Jerome King, a Department of the Air Force (DAF) employee assigned to the 45th Civil Engineering Squadron, Patrick SFB, is an approved leave recipient through the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP) due to a long-term illness that prevents him from performing his assigned duties.

The VLTP allows an employee who has a medical emergency and is without the availability of paid leave to receive transferred annual leave directly from other employees with the concurrence of the respective management officials.

Any donation of annual leave, even if it is one hour, is helpful and appreciated. If any appropriated fund civilian employee would like to donate annual leave, please submit the attached leave donation form (OPM 630-A, Within Agency), through your servicing civilian personnel office for verification of annual leave. The form can be emailed (scanned documents) to kyle.mccoy.3@spaceforce.mil.

Please direct any questions calling (321) 494-8398 or by email to: kyle.mccoy.3@spaceforce.mil.   

 AF-Wide VLTP for  Mr. Richard Greisamer

 Mr. Richard Greisamer, a Department of the Air Force (DAF) employee assigned to the 45th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Patrick SFB, is an approved leave recipient through the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP) due to terminal inoperable pancreatic cancer.

The VLTP allows an employee who has a medical emergency and is without the availability of paid leave to receive transferred annual leave directly from other employees with the concurrence of the respective management officials.

Any donation of annual leave, even if it is one hour, is helpful and appreciated. If any appropriated fund civilian employee would like to donate annual leave, please submit the attached leave donation form (OPM 630-A, Within Agency), through your servicing civilian personnel office for verification of annual leave. The form can be emailed (scanned documents) to kyle.mccoy.3@spaceforce.mil.

Please direct any questions by calling (321) 494-8398 or by email to: kyle.mccoy.3@spaceforce.mil.  

AFMC-wide VLTP for Ms. Leslie Abbey

AFMC-wide solicitation from Ms. Leslie Abbey, assigned AFLCMC/XA at Wright
Patterson AFB is an approved leave recipient through the Voluntary Leave
Transfer Program (VLTP) due to a medical emergency.  The VLTP allows an
employee who has a medical emergency and is without availability of paid
leave to receive transferred annual leave directly from other employees with
the concurrence of the respective management officials.

Any annual leave you may wish to contribute to Ms. Abbey can be easily
accomplished by completing a copy of the Request to Donate Annual Leave to
Leave Recipient (Within Agency), OPM 630-A or Request to Donate Annual Leave
to Leave Recipient (Outside Agency), OPM 630-B.   The donor must attach a copy of the most recent LES or Master Leave History printout (from timekeeper) to show leave balances. Please forward the original OPM630-A or -B and a copy of the most recent LES or a copy of the Master Leave History page to your base's Voluntary Leave Transfer POC or authorizing official. The donor forwards the form and scan of LES or Master Leave History to Ms. Sheila Perez 88 FSS/FSCA, Wright Patterson AFB at sheila.perez@us.af.mil.

If you have any questions, please contact Commercial 937-904-3416, DSN 674-3416.

 

Joseph Spohn, an Air Force civilian employee assigned to the 11th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron on Hurlburt Field is an approved leave recipient through the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP) due to an ongoing medical condition.

The VLTP allows an employee who has a medical emergency and is without availability of paid leave to receive transferred annual leave directly from other employees with the concurrence of the respective
management officials.

Any donation of annual leave, even if it is one hour, is helpful and appreciated. If any appropriated fund civilian employee would like to donate annual leave, please submit the attached leave donation
form (OPM 630-A, Within Agency), through your servicing civilian personnel
office for verification of annual leave. The form can be emailed (scanned documents) to heather.arseneau@us.af.mil 

Please direct any questions DSN 5795212.

Michael A. Vagle, an Air Force civilian employee assigned to 10 Surgical Ops Squadron at USAFA,

is an approved leave recipient through the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP)

to care for a family member with a serious medical condition. 

The VLTP allows an employee who has a medical emergency and is without the availability

of paid leave to receive transferred annual leave directly from other

employees with the concurrence of the respective management officials.

Any donation of annual leave, even if it is one hour, is helpful and appreciated.

If any appropriated fund civilian employee would like to donate annual leave, please submit the attached leave donation
form (OPM 630-A, Within Agency), through your servicing civilian personnel office for verification of annual leave.

The form can be faxed to 719-333-3965., DSN 333 or emailed to patricia.blackburn.1@us.af.mil.

Please direct any questions to patricia.blackburn.1@us.af.mil. in the USAFA Civilian Personnel Office.

1.  Mr. Wilson Jones, assigned to the AFMC/A1KZCWB-WP Classification OL, is an approved

leave recipient through the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP) due to a medical emergency.
2.  The VLTP allows an employee who has a medical emergency and is without availability of paid leave

to receive transferred annual leave directly from other employees with the concurrence of the respective management officials.
3.  Any annual leave you may wish to contribute to Mr. Jones can be easily accomplished

by completing a copy of the Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient (Within Agency),

OPM 630-A or Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient (Outside Agency), OPM 630-B. 

The donation forms are digitally signed by the donors.  The forms are attached. 

Complete the form and digitally sign it, and attach a scan of the most recent

LES or Master Leave History printout (from timekeeper) to show leave balances. 

The donor forwards the form and scan of LES or Master Leave History to the leave recipient's supervisor, AFMC/A1KZCWB. Email: teresa.hess@us.af.mil.

4.  If you have any questions, please contact 88 FSS/FSCA, Commercial 937-904-3416, DSN 674-3416.

Ms. Gertrude Pollock, an Air Force civilian employee assigned to 10 FSS/FSVS at USAFA,

is an approved leave recipient through the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP) due to an ongoing medical condition.

The VLTP allows an employee who has a medical emergency and is without the availability of

paid leave to receive transferred annual leave directly from other employees with the concurrence of the respective management officials.

Any donation of annual leave, even if it is one hour, is helpful and appreciated.

If any appropriated fund civilian employee would like to donate annual leave,

please submit the attached leave donation form (OPM 630-A, Within Agency),

through your servicing civilian personnel office for verification of annual leave.

The form can be faxed to 719-333-3965, DSN 333-3905 or emailed to patricia.blackburn.1@us.af.mil.

Please direct any questions to patricia.blackburn.1@us.af.mil

 

AFMC-wide solicitation from Ms. Ermelinda Torres, assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing/IP, Eglin AFB

is an approved leave recipient through the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP) due to an on-going medical condition. 

The VLTP allows an employee who has an on-going medical condition and is

without availability of paid leave to receive transferred annual leave directly

from other employees with the concurrence of the respective management officials.

Any annual leave you may wish to contribute to Ermelinda Torres, can be easily

accomplished by completing a copy of the Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient (Within Agency),

OPM 630-A or Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient (Outside Agency), OPM 630-B.  

The forms are attached. The donor must attach a copy of the most recent

LES or Master Leave History printout (from timekeeper) to show leave balances.

Please forward the original OPM630-A or -B and a copy of the most recent

LES or a copy of the Master Leave History page to your base's

Voluntary Leave Transfer POC or authorizing official. The donor forwards the form and scan of

LES or Master Leave History to 96 FSS/FSCA-E, Email: sarah.lopez.18@us.af.mil

If you have any questions, please contact 96 FSS/FSCA-E, Email: sarah.lopez.18@us.af.mil, Phone: (850)-882-9406