Feb. 2, 2016 Marine wins $1,000 from H&R Block It's tax season and H&R Block at the Edwards Exchange is off to a great start announcing their first $1,000 winner.Lance Cpl. Jacob Bakemeyer, VMX-22, scheduled his appointment at the Edwards H&R Block location and was automatically entered in a chance to win $1,000, which he did.Customers who
Feb. 2, 2016 AFRL welcomes two new leaders The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory saw a change in leadership in recent months. Michael Huggins took on the role of chief engineer and technical engineering authority for the Aerospace Directorate for AFRL at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Dr. Shawn Phillips became the chief of the Rocket
Feb. 1, 2016 February enlisted promotions Congratulations to all the Edwards Airmen who donned their new stripes. Team Edwards' monthly enlisted promotion ceremony was held in the base theater Jan. 29. Twenty-eight Airmen took the next step in their Air Force careers.To Airman 1st Class:Daniel Baker, 412th Security Forces SquadronKyle
Feb. 1, 2016 It's Pajama Story Time at the base library On Jan. 29 staff and volunteers at the base library held Pajama Story Time. Children five and under dressed in their pajamas, listened to bedtime stories, made pillows and then enjoyed a pancake breakfast.Volunteer reader, Senior Airman Anthony Bartlett, 412th Communications Squadron, read "Five
Feb. 1, 2016 Make your Valentine swoon with flowers from the Express Love is in the air this Valentine's Day on Edwards AFB, where shoppers can pick up fresh flowers, including roses, starting Feb. 11 at the Exchange Express.A wide variety of arrangements will be available, ranging from single roses to dozen-rose bouquets."The Exchange loves to make any gift-giving
Jan. 27, 2016 2016 Edwards Tax Center opens Feb. 2 The 2016 Edwards AFB Tax Center will open Feb. 2 and run through April 14.The tax center will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone eligible for legal assistance under AFI 51-504 is eligible for the tax center's services. The center is located in Bldg.
Jan. 26, 2016 Airman Spotlight Name: Senior Airman Bradley HartnettUnit: 812th Civil Engineer SquadronJob title: Driver/OperatorJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Fire apparatus driver/operator, charged with safely transporting firefighting crews to and from the scene of the emergencies and supplying water
Jan. 26, 2016 Latest HCC tour all about electronic warfare The Edwards AFB Honorary Commanders tour Jan. 22 was all about the 412th Electronic Warfare Group. In the last tour of the 412th Mission Support Group, the HCCs were taken through a mock deployment to "Deployedistan." This tour continued in the theme simulating that they had arrived in Deployedistan
Jan. 26, 2016 2016 AFAF Campaign at Edwards launches Feb. 1 This year's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign on base begins Feb. 1 and runs through March 11.The AFAF is a charitable fund by Airmen for Airmen. All monies raised during the campaign go to supporting the Air Force's four charities: The Air Force Aid Society, which takes care of Airmen and their
Jan. 25, 2016 Family Advocacy classes provide tools for success Family Advocacy is starting off the New Year with a new round of free classes. Offering everything from New Pregnancy Orientation and parenting classes, to stress and anger management, Family Advocacy is ready to help the base community members reach their personal goals."We could all use some