June 17, 2009 Criss Angel has blast at Edwards Criss Angel, star of the television show "Mindfreak" filmed a one-hour special for his fifth season premiere here June 15. The celebrity took time to visit with more than 200 fans at Edwards and sign autographs in the Stripes Lounge at the Oasis Community Center. "Edwards personifies the future of
June 17, 2009 Construction site driving safety As many of you are aware, many roads on base are under construction with many more upcoming. Rosamond, Lancaster and Fitzgerald Boulevards as well as the South Gate and North Gate all currently remain operational while under construction. While keeping those roads open avoids large detours and makes
June 16, 2009 AAFES hours of operation during Fourth of July weekend The Edwards Army and Air Force Exchange Facility will observe the following operating hours over the Fourth of July Weekend. The Edwards Main Store, Armed Forces Bank, Car Care Center, Popeye's, Charley's, Taco Bell and Baskin Robbins will be open from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. on July 3 and 4. The Shoppette
June 10, 2009 412th MXLS turns pitcher's duel to slugfest, smashes AFRL The 412th Maintenance Logistics Squadron trailed the Air Force Research Labratory by one point, Going into the third inning, with both teams combining for a total of seven points. It was in that inning that the 412th MXLS took control of the game, scoring 12 runs. After the 412th MXLS's dominant
June 9, 2009 Appropriate swimming attire Many people, especially those who know how to swim, don't feel they are at risk for drowning. They think having life jackets on the boat is enough and, if anything happens they can just put them on. This makes as much sense as putting on your seatbelt right before an accident. Federal requirements
June 3, 2009 31st TES goes foul against 412th AMXS The 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron started slowly, falling to an early deficit, but once they were able to get their bats going, they were able to steamroll their competition 32-19. "Slow pitch softball is a game of hitting," said John Miller, 412 AMXS coach. "Once we were able to get our
June 2, 2009 31st TES kicks off Edwards' 101 critical days of summer As summer is already here, Team Edwards kicked off the 101 Critical Days of Summer program May 29 at the Base Exchange parking lot. Hosted by the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, the annual kickoff aims to provide summer safety awareness to Team Edwards during those days, between Memorial Day and
May 23, 2009 Edwards AFB and Kennedy Space Center stand ready for Space Shuttle Atlantis landing Edwards AFB will not be open to the public for the landing, to include the East Shore viewing area. For further information on the landing contact the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at 661-276-3449, or visit their webpage at www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden.
May 20, 2009 Wolfe Avenue to receive repairs The 95th Civil Engineer and Transportation Directorate will repair Wolfe Avenue and Yeager Boulevard intersection beginning May 26 to June 5. The Wolfe and Yeager intersection will be fully closed from May 26, 2 p.m., to June 5, 4 p.m., and traffic will be detoured through the parking lot adjacent
May 20, 2009 Rod and Gun Club hosts shooting competition The Rod and Gun Club hosted the Winter Chain Trap Shooting competition May 16 and 17. The shoot drew competitors from the local area, Southern California and Nevada to compete for the California State Trap Shooters Association's coveted Belt Buckle. Shooters of all ages and skill levels showed off