Oct. 8, 2014 Learn sign language on Deaf Day Disability Employment Awareness Month is hosting Deaf Day events Oct. 14 and 15. The events start with a brown bag luncheon for senior leaders, supervisors, hiring managers and co-workers and deaf or hard of hearing employees. At the luncheon, participants will learn how current and future deaf
Oct. 8, 2014 Edwards takes 'action' during energy-conservation month With October designated as Energy Action Month throughout the federal government and the Air Force, the Air Force is educating Airmen on ways to maximize their energy efficiency and mission effectiveness through its "I am Air Force Energy" campaign.To add to those efforts, Team Edwards will be
Oct. 8, 2014 Airmen receive special meal for their special day The time came to break out the old pitch pipe again at the Joshua Tree Dining Facility Oct. 8, to sing "Happy Birthday" to 31 Airmen. The dining facility hosts quarterly birthday meals where Airmen are served a choice of two entrees: steak, lobster or Dijon glazed chicken. The entrees are paired
Oct. 7, 2014 Fire Department teaches fire prevention to Branch Elementary students The Edwards AFB Fire Department celebrated Fire Prevention Week at Branch Elementary School Oct. 7. Throughout the day, classes were invited to tour the fire safety trailer, which simulates fire hazards in the home and teaches them how to respond in the event of a house fire. The trailer also
Oct. 7, 2014 Sept. enlisted promotions More than 40 Airmen pinned on their next ranks in September and many participated in the monthly enlisted promotion ceremony Sept. 30 at the base theater. Congratulations to all Team Edwards promotees!To Airman 1st Class:Gil Johansen, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron To Senior Airman:Keneshia
Oct. 6, 2014 Donated cameras inspire yearbook students Desert Jr.-Sr. High School yearbook instructor Emilia Henry was excited to bring 10 still cameras and eight video cameras to her classes Sept. 9. The equipment was given to the school by the 412th Test Wing Public Affairs Office where it was once used to support the base multimedia services
Oct. 6, 2014 Cub scouts visit military working dogs Local Cub scouts got an introduction to military law enforcement during a base tour Sept. 27 with a stop at the Military Working Dog compound. Over 90 children and adults were in the pack as the MWD handlers demonstrated how the dogs pursue a suspect and how they search for illegal substances and