Sept. 9, 2015 AFSA official delivers legislative update to Edwards Airmen Retired Chief Master Sgt. Jim Lokovic, Air Force Sergeants Association legislative analyst and writer, gave a legislative update to local AFSA members and fellow Airmen at the base theater Sept. 3.Lokovic is the deputy executive director and the director of military and government relations for the
Sept. 9, 2015 Prostate, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month September is Ovarian and Prostate Cancer awareness month. The 412th Medical Group is encouraging men and women to learn the symptoms and risk factors for prostate and ovarian cancer.Ovarian cancer is the ninth most common cancer in women (not counting skin cancer) and ranks fifth as the cause of
Sept. 9, 2015 AFRL engineer named luminary honoree by Hispanic engineer org. The 2015 Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Corporation is recognizing a member of Team Edwards. 1st Lt. Arcenio Muniz, Air Force Research Laboratory, will be named one of the luminary honorees at the upcoming 27th Annual HENAAC Career Conference happening Oct. 14-18 in Pasadena,
Sept. 9, 2015 Legal assistance hours change, services update The 412th Test Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate is changing its legal assistance services from its current walk-in system to appointments only, effective Sept. 14. Those seeking services will now need an appointment to consult with an attorney on their legal matters. Appointments will be
Sept. 8, 2015 AFRL commander, Swede officials tour rocket lab The Rocket Propulsion Division here at Edwards hosted a visit from Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Masiello, Air Force Research Laboratory commander, and a delegation of Swedish officials Sept. 1. Masiello and the Swedes were given program updates and tours of the unique facilities here in the high desert.
Sept. 8, 2015 Honorary commander program prompts change of heart Honorary commander Carol Crabson is the chief executive officer for the Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council, which is called Valley Oasis.Each year, to foster positive relationships between the local community and Edwards, community leaders are inducted as honorary commanders and paired with
Sept. 8, 2015 Edwards Airman Spotlight Name: Senior Airman Nicholas CovelloUnit: 412th Security Forces SquadronJob title: Unit scheduler/trainerJob description and its impact on the overall mission: I am responsible for scheduling appointments for over 350 personnel and for conducting essential training such as cardiopulmonary
Sept. 4, 2015 National Preparedness Month: Extreme Heat, Wildfires What is Extreme Heat?Temperatures that hover 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for the region and last for several weeks are defined as extreme heat.Extreme Heat Facts- Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is
Sept. 4, 2015 Edwards Exchange rewards academic excellence with 'You Made the Grade' program Besides handling daily schoolwork, studying and tests, military students face unique challenges, including coping with separation from parents during deployments and multiple moves. In fact, according to the Military Child Education Coalition, military children typically move six to nine times by
Sept. 4, 2015 Fee-free layaway back for the holidays at Edwards Exchange The Edwards Exchange is bringing back fee-free layaway, just in time for early holiday shopping. The layaway program ensures military shoppers have plenty of time to pay for gifts while keeping them hidden from prying eyes.Starting now, the Edwards Exchange will waive the $3 service fee for items