April 28, 2015 Drought puts Edwards pets at risk from predators Edwards housing area residents are reporting increasing numbers of coyotes and bobcats in neighborhoods and people's backyards. These desert natives will snatch small pets and attack even large dogs if they are hungry enough.The reason for this increase in attacks is that the predators' normal food
April 27, 2015 Base residents show off their pets at BX A pet show was held at the Base Exchange April 18 was a great success according BX staff. In attendance was APET Rescue with three dogs up for adoption and the Rosamond Feline Conservation with an informational booth.The pet show included 12 dogs, 1 cat and 1 hermit crab with winners in the
April 27, 2015 Edwards to observe National Police Week May 5 - 12 National Police Week will be observed on Edwards AFB beginning May 5.The men and women of the 412th Security Forces Squadron invites everyone on base to come out and enjoy some events to commemorate law enforcement officers everywhere.The 412th SFS will hold a military working dog demonstration
April 27, 2015 Moms, Pops and Tots about to upgrade Moms, Pops and Tots is continuing to grow with the help of a $1,000 donation from the Edwards AFB Civilian-Military Support Group. The funds will be used to help purchase new equipment and move the program into a permanent location.The program, established last November by the Airman and Family
April 23, 2015 'Conserve today, secure tomorrow' Conserve today, secure tomorrow. That's this year's theme for Earth Day, which reminds people to be responsible with the Earth's resources. Edwards AFB Environmental Management partnered with Corvias Military Housing to share that message at the Base Exchange April 22.People who visited the BX had
April 23, 2015 F-22 test squadron recognizes decorated squadron member, Vietnam hero Base leaders will always attest to the fact that people are what make Edwards a unique place to work. Not only do these people bring their work experience, professionalism and knowledge, but they often bring years of historic accounts with them as well, which is not often known by many.For one range
April 22, 2015 Emergency Management reminds folks to 'Be Ready' The recent devastating earthquake in Nepal can serve as a reminder to California residents that the state is prone to earthquakes.With that said, Edwards Emergency Management is encouraging base personnel and residents to be prepared for emergencies. "I think it's important for everyone to start
April 21, 2015 Wingman Day May 4 Spring is in the air! Don't forget to count your blessings!In a technologically driven world we live in, we all seem so busy, or so we all think we are, that we forget to take time to "smell the roses." Often at the most hectic times in one's life, it is a good idea to step back, or stop in your
April 21, 2015 Volunteers sought for local Antelope Valley Special Olympics Team Edwards is looking for volunteers to help out with this year's Antelope Valley Local Area Games of the Southern California Special Olympics.The games will be held May 2 beginning at 9 a.m. at Palmdale High School, 2137 E. Ave. R, Palmdale, Calif., 93550.Volunteers are needed for setup, opening
April 21, 2015 Kindergarten registration May 12 Registration for kindergarten will be held May 12-13 for the 2015-2016 school year. Registration will take place in the Branch Elementary School Multi-purpose Room from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Children must be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2015. Any child who will have his/her fifth