Aug. 19, 2015 Youth programs underway for new school year The 2015-2016 school year is here and, after another successful summer, the Youth Programs are well under way! The beginning of the school year can be an exciting time for children, but can also cause stress and anxiety for many parents and children. There are many ways to reduce this stress for
Aug. 19, 2015 412th SFS teaches first back to school lesson The 412th Security Forces Squadron took education from the classroom to the parking lot on the first day of school Aug. 17. In an effort to promote starting the year off with a "culture of safety," several patrolmen were on duty outside of the schools. Their goal was to encourage motorists to
Aug. 19, 2015 Edwards Airman wins $500 gift card to BX Pictured right: Senior Airman Victoria Corley (center), 412th Test Wing Judge Advocate Office, is presented with a $500 gift card by Edwards Exchange general manager, Charles Eaves, and Edwards Exchange Sales and Merchandise manager, Holly Elliott.Between May 22 and June 30, Edwards AFB Exchange
Aug. 19, 2015 Shopping the Edwards Exchange pays dividends Airmen and their families shopping and dining at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores and restaurants on Edwards generated $480,196.04 last year for Air Force quality-of-life programs.Over the past 10 years, the Exchange has provided more than $2.4 billion in dividends to military programs
Aug. 18, 2015 Annual orientation trains new key spouses The Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted an annual Key Spouse Program Orientation Aug. 18 for newly appointed and returning key spouses.The Key Spouse Program is an official unit/family program designed to enhance readiness and establish a sense of Air Force community. As a commander's program
Aug. 17, 2015 AFOTEC Det. 5 gets new CC Lt. Col. Ryan Hollman assumed command of Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 5 here Aug. 14. The ceremony was held at Club Muroc and was officiated by Maj. Gen. Matthew H. Molloy, AFOTEC commander. AFOTEC is headquartered at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, and has two
Aug. 17, 2015 Library holds Summer Reading Program grand finale With Edwards AFB's schools beginning Aug. 17, the Edwards Base Library ended this year's Base Library Summer Reading Program with a grand finale Aug. 14.Children received a prize for every 10 books they read, up to 100 books. Those who completed all 100 books during the program were entered into a
Aug. 13, 2015 Fair teaches people about education options Dozens of colleges and university representatives filled Club Muroc's Alliance Ballroom to talk to Team Edwards members about what they have to offer in the way of degrees, certificates and continued education.The Edwards Education Center sponsored its annual education fair Aug. 12. The fair brings
Aug. 12, 2015 Veteran maintainer gains better insight into flight ops through immersion program As part of an ongoing initiative with Edwards operators and maintainers, the 412th Operations and Maintenance Immersion Program continues to create opportunities and a positive interaction so both groups gain better insight into each other's work dynamic.Most recently, part of that effort involved
Aug. 12, 2015 Honorary commander spotlight - Gary Chapman For many years Edwards Air Force Base has valued the support of the local community. One of the ways the base stays connected with the surrounding communities is through the Honorary Commanders Program. Each year, community leaders are inducted as honorary commanders and paired with group and