Dec. 8, 2015 7th Annual Reindeer Run funds DHS sports teams Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Comet all took off like it was a quarter to midnight on Christmas Eve at the 7th Annual Reindeer Run Dec. 4. Around 250 runners gathered in the Exchange parking lot with many wearing antlers and Christmas decorations for the 5K event.The $2490.20 raised in participation
Dec. 8, 2015 Scholarships for Military Children - Commissaries accepting applications starting Dec. 15 Now entering its 16th year, the Scholarships for Military Children Program will be accepting applications from eligible students beginning Dec. 15 at commissaries worldwide.A total of 700 scholarship grants, each worth $2,000, will be awarded for the 2016-17 school year. Those students selected for
Dec. 7, 2015 AFMC promotes sober driving during the holiday season The holiday season is a time of year when people gather with friends, colleagues and family to enjoy time together and celebrate. Often these social events include alcohol. A driver's license mixed with a few alcoholic beverages can be dangerous. No one intends for alcohol-impaired driving
Dec. 7, 2015 2016 Edwards Tax Center: dates, eligibility and volunteer information Tax center overview and eligibilityThe primary mission of the Tax Center is to provide free computerized preparation and electronic filing of Federal and California state income tax returns to military personnel and eligible dependents. The Tax Center is staffed by volunteers who are certified to
Dec. 7, 2015 Team Edwards air-launches target missile to space and back for Missile Defense Agency test Over the summer, the Air Force Test Center sent a C-17 with air and maintenance crews from Edwards to Hawaii, but it was no vacation. The crews worked 24-hour shifts for several months to support a Missile Defense Agency test of the Ballistic Missile Defense System over the western Pacific
Dec. 7, 2015 Edwards AFB shoppers can support service members this holiday season with gift cards Edwards AFB Exchange shoppers can send a little holiday cheer to military service members this year by purchasing an Exchange gift card.Service members can use Exchange gift cards to purchase snacks, electronics, books, clothing or even jewelry at any Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine Corps
Dec. 2, 2015 2015 Combat Dining Out Edwards Airmen came out to celebrate Air Force tradition with an Enlisted Combat Dining out Nov. 21. Along with a dinner, Airmen donned their favorite combat uniforms of any era and participated in obstacle courses and water gun and balloon fights. A combat dining out is one of the Air Force's most
Dec. 2, 2015 Aero Club raffles off free flight at open house What does it take to learn to fly? The Edwards AFB Aero Club answered that question during their open house Nov. 30. Visitors were invited to a hot dog lunch and entered in a raffle for a free orientation flight with instruction.A tour of the facility included the classroom used for instruction and
Dec. 2, 2015 December Family Advocacy classes Description of December 2015 Classes & Workshops. For more information, or to register, call 661-277-5292:P.R.E.P. (Couple's Relationship Enhancement Workshop): This six-week workshop is intended to address issues such as negotiating and resolving conflict, power struggles, communication challenges
Dec. 2, 2015 Mistletoe bazaar features unique gifts for the holiday season After Black Friday and Cyber Monday came Bazaar Tuesday.Edwards residents got a chance to do some holiday shopping at the annual Mistletoe Bazaar held at Club Muroc Dec. 1.This one-stop shopping event is sponsored by the Edwards Enlisted Spouses Club.About 50 vendors displayed their wares and