Nov. 6, 2014 Wingman Day invites Airmen to gain new perception on resilience Team Edwards took a break from the mission Nov. 3 to take part in the last Wingman Day event of the year, which was used as a day to refocus on resiliency, building a culture of caring throughout the community, core values and emphasizing a culture of dignity and respect among all Airmen.More than
Nov. 6, 2014 Volunteer groups raise funds while helping servicemembers wrap up the perfect present Edwards Air Force Base - Community groups can raise funds for their worthy causes while spreading some holiday cheer as the Edwards Air Force Base Exchange is actively soliciting partners for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's annual community gift wrap program."In order to make the holidays a
Nov. 5, 2014 Bent Prop brings home MIAs The United States Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office lists 83,165 servicemembers missing in action, and of those, 73,520 are from World War II alone. The non-profit Bent Prop Project was invited on base to share their efforts on reducing those statistics during a presentation at the base theater
Nov. 5, 2014 Joshua Tree to honor Veterans Day with Fee Free Day Enjoy Joshua Tree National Park and many other public lands at no charge on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. To honor all Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, there will be free entrance to the park for all visitors for that day.Many National Park Service employees served in the
Nov. 4, 2014 412th CS, CE win AFMC awards The 412th Communications Squadron and 412th Civil Engineering Group received Air Force Materiel Command awards. The winners will compete at the Air Force level now in their perspective categories. Congratulations and good luck! WinnersMaj. Gen. Harold M. McClelland Award - 412th Communications
Nov. 4, 2014 Local area Airman named 2014 Dickies American Hero Of The Year Global workwear maker Dickies and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service announced the 2014 Dickies American Hero of the Year, Air Force Senior Airman Veronica Lemus. A mother of seven children, Lemus' 12-year career spans humanitarianism, volunteerism and an unmatched work-life balance. On Saturday,
Nov. 4, 2014 October enlisted promotions Team Edwards held its monthly enlisted promotion ceremony in the base theater Oct. 31. Congratulations to all the Airmen who soared to the next rank! To Airman 1st ClassJoshua S. Kelly, 412th Communications SquadronTo Senior AirmanJonathan D. Marcum, 412th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronRonelson A.
Nov. 4, 2014 Corvias Military Living has scholarships, grants for military dependents at Edwards Military spouses and children at Edwards Air Force Base can apply for $50,000 scholarships or $5000 grants from Corvias Foundation. High school seniors with plans to attend a four-year university or college can apply for the scholarship. The scholarships are in the amount of up to $50,000 per
Nov. 3, 2014 Guest speaker motivates at 'DREAM' team luncheon Disability Rights Employment Awareness Month wrapped up Oct. 28 with a luncheon at Club Muroc. At the capstone event, guests heard from guest speaker Eric Lipp, founder and executive director of the Open Doors Organization in Chicago, Illinois.Lt. Col. Christopher Budde, 412th Communications
Nov. 3, 2014 New Blue Eagles Honor Guard Airmen introduced A ceremony was held Oct. 29 to introduce the newest members of the Blue Eagles Honor Guard.Following a week-long training regemin taught by members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard out of Bolling Air Force Base, Maryland, the newest Blue Eagles demonstrated what they learned and performed an active