Feb. 4, 2009 High Desert Lanes Bowling Center receives makeover The High Desert Lanes Bowling Center opened Feb. 3 after updating its systems. The Bowling Center received new, high-tech scoring system with flat screen monitors. "The old scoring system and monitors were outdated and beginning to fail causing many problems for the bowling community" said Jeff
Feb. 4, 2009 AFAF campaign to begin The 2009 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is Feb. 23 through April 6, to raise funds for affiliates that give assistance to Air Force active duty, retirees, Reservists, Guardsmen and their dependents. According to the Air Force Aid Society, the AFAF was established to provide an annual effort to
Feb. 4, 2009 Workers take advantage of broken pump to improve fish habitat at Branch Park Pond Environmental Management workers and volunteers are taking advantage of a broken water pump to clean up and improve fish habitat this winter at the 40-year-old Branch Memorial Park Pond. Pump repair is expected to be completed by April. "With dropping water levels, now is the smart time to act,"
Jan. 12, 2009 Acacia Hills, Tamarisk Plains to experience power outage The Acacia Hills and Tamarisk Plains community here will experience power outage to replace old transformers, high-voltage switches and cable Jan. 21 and 27 and Feb. 3. To minimize the impact and shorten the outages, everything that can safely be accomplished with the power turned on will be done.
Dec. 18, 2008 Base closed; clinic, DeCA, AAFES services still available Edwards AFB is closed Dec. 18 due to the recent snow storm. However, base personnel are expected to report for normal duty hours Dec. 19. For urgent medical care, the main and aerospace clinic are scheduled to remain open until 4 p.m. today. Also, the Defense Commissary Agency and all Army and Air
Dec. 18, 2008 Edwards service station tests will limit gasoline sales Friday The AAFES service station will have periodic service disruptions Friday, December 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for systems tests. Gasoline pumps will be periodically unavailable during that time, however, the retail store and service bays will be open for business. AAFES regrets the necessary
Dec. 18, 2008 Winter weather affects Edwards operations (Special note: Due to adverse weather conditions Edwards AFB is currently closed. Current information can be found at the Edwards Vital Information link on www.edwards.af.mil, or by calling the Straight Talk Line at (661) 277-2345. Base residents can also check the Commander's Access Channel 6 on
Dec. 12, 2008 Team Edwards holds Tree-Lighting Ceremony Team Edwards opened the holiday season with a Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 10 in the parking lot of the Base Exchange. The 12th annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony on Edwards was attended by more than 200 participants. "We hold the ceremony every year as a way to bring families on base together to have a
Dec. 9, 2008 Team Edwards marks the grand opening of Starbucks on base Team Edwards celebrated the Starbucks grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 8. The new café is located in the parking lot of the Commissary and Base Exchange. Starbucks is a well-known company, which roasts and makes its own brand of specialty coffees and drinks. "This is a great step