Jan. 5, 2015 Safe personal disposal of sharps At the 412th Medical Group, we recognize proper management and disposal of sharps safely reduces pollution, prevents injury, and averts disease transmission. A sharp is generally any hypodermic needle, pen needle, intravenous needle, lancet, or other device used to penetrate the skin to assist in
Jan. 5, 2015 Battle of the Badges coming Feb. 4 Each year in February, the Edwards community is invited to participate in the Battle of the Badges, a blood drive competition between the military, the police department and fire department. The goal is simple, collect the most blood.American Red Cross blood drives are held on the first Wednesday of
Jan. 5, 2015 2015 Edwards AFB Tax Center volunteer opportunities, dates, eligibility The 412th Test Wing Tax Center is still looking for volunteers to help during the upcoming tax season, which officially starts early next month and ends on April 15.The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program depends on the support of volunteers who can commit their time and effort to preparing and
Dec. 29, 2014 Wintery conditions headed to Edwards The Edwards Weather Station is forecasting wintery type weather conditions along with strong surface winds starting in the evening hours of Tuesday, Dec. 30, and continuing into Wednesday. For the Edwards area, precipitation will start off as rain then turn to rain and snow mixed starting around 5
Dec. 29, 2014 Winter weather season at Edwards Edwards AFB is located on a desert plateau, at an average of 2,400 feet above sea level bounded on three sides by mountain chains. These chains have a significant effect on local weather. During the winter season, Edwards can still expect its fair share of winter weather.For most of the winter
Dec. 29, 2014 Entire military community impacted by Edwards AFB Exchange credit card fees Through November, 2014, bank-issued card processing expenses at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores worldwide cost the military community more than $68 million. At Edwards Exchange facilities, those fees sapped more than $303,775 from the Exchange and, in turn, critical funds that could be used
Dec. 22, 2014 Happy Holidays! Each year, base leaders head to the gates to wave goodbye to the Team Edwards workforce the Friday before the holiday week. Edwards AFB leadership wishes the entire team a Happy Holidays and a safe New Year!
Dec. 19, 2014 Santa brings holiday cheer to the library Over 100 base families gathered at the library Dec. 19 for a holiday celebration. Senior Airman Jerome Bayona, 412th Operation Support Squadron, read "A Cookie for Santa" and the library technicians provided snacks and a craft.Three stuffed toy Rudolph's were hidden throughout the library and the
Dec. 18, 2014 Flu season: What you need to know Flu season is officially upon us. If you have ever had the flu, you know it can knock you out, with members of your family, friends, and co-workers not far behind. Today, it's more important than ever to get your facts straight about the flu and what you can do to keep yourself safe and prevent it
Dec. 16, 2014 Presidential order excuses federal employees from duty Dec. 26 President Obama signed an Executive Order excusing federal employees from duty on Dec. 26.For civilian personnel:This order falls within the scope of laws regulating the observance of holidays. Dec. 26 will be considered a holiday for purposes of pay and leave documentation. Timecards should be