June 29, 2011 Defense Commissary Agency announces new gift card program Extending the gift of groceries to authorized commissary patrons will soon be a lot easier thanks to the new Commissary Gift Card.The gift cards, offered in denominations of $25 and $50, are available as of June 30 for purchase in stateside stores or online through www.commissaries.com. Commissary
Aug. 26, 2021 Defense Secretary mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for service members Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a memorandum Aug. 24 directing mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for service members, a Pentagon official said Aug. 25. John F. Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, said only Food and Drug Administration-approved vaccines will be mandatory.
Sept. 13, 2017 Defense, academia test systems for GPS denial Navigating the globe was once done using the sun, moon and stars as reference, but modern times bring modern methods, and the majority of the world now relies on GPS for its navigation needs. But what happens when GPS isn’t available? A collection of Department of Defense units and U.S.
Dec. 2, 2008 DEFY holds mock trial The Drug Education for Youth program conducted a mock drug trial at the Edwards Judge Advocates Court House to demonstrate the legal consequences of drug abuse and misuse Nov. 15. Each of the members got an opportunity to participate by assuming the roles of the lawyers, witnesses, judge and
March 2, 2009 DEFY program accepting applications The Drug Education For Youth program is accepting applications for youth ages 9 to12 for the 2009 to 2010 season.DEFY is a program originally created by the Navy in 1993 to raise the quality of life by targeting self-esteem and drug education for military children. Numerous studies indicate that
April 29, 2008 DEFY program helps promote self-esteem, leadership skills for children As summer approaches, Edwards children can look forward to activities that will keep them busy, one of which is the Drug Education for Youth Program. The DEFY program is looking for 30 kids, ages 9 through 12, to participate in the annual program beginning in August. "Drug Education for Youth is an
June 15, 2011 DEFY program helps promote self-esteem, leadership skills for children As summer approaches, Edwards children can look forward to activities that will keep them busy, one of which is the Drug Education for Youth Program. The DEFY program is looking for 30 youngsters, ages 9 through 12, to participate in the annual program beginning in August. "Drug Education for Youth
June 15, 2011 Déjà vu in navy blue A Navy A3D-1 Skywarrior shows off its new paint job, restoring it to its original 1955 appearance. Since January 2010 a group of retired Navy servicemembers have traveled to Edwards one week each month to work on restoring the aircraft. Restoration has included rebuilding the cockpit, removing
Dec. 6, 2006 Demolition marks first step in housing improvements Demolition is underway in the Mesquite Meadows housing area, marking the first phase in the Edwards housing reduction and replacement initiative.So far, 87 families have been moved from the southwest portion of Mesquite Meadows for demolition, and six have been moved from the southeast quarter in
June 10, 2009 Dental clinic provides advice on grillz Grillz, or fronts have been worn by hip-hop artists since the early 1980s. Today they continue to be very popular and are worn by celebrities from Flava Flav to Marilyn Manson. Although these appliances may be a popular trend, they can pose potential dental problems such as inability to bite or