Oct. 14, 2014 DEAM Team brings opportunity to Edwards The Disability Employment Awareness Committee held its first annual abilities expo at the Oasis Community Center Oct. 9. The companies invited to attend prepresented a variety of tools to assist individuals living with disabilities including communication, mobility and recreational aides. Though
Oct. 14, 2014 AFTC major awarded two Air Medals Family members and fellow Air Force Test Center staff watched as Maj. Gen. Arnold Bunch Jr., AFTC commander, pinned on the U.S. Armed Forces Air Medal to Maj. Todd Abshire's flight suit in front of Bldg. 1, Oct. 14.Abshire received two Air Medals along with the Meritorious Service Medal.He received
Oct. 14, 2014 VMX-22 receives first F-35B aircraft Marine Operational and Evaluation Squadron 22 received its first F-35B aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California for operational testing Oct. 9, 2014."VMX-22's mission is to conduct operational testing and evaluation of U.S. Marine Corps' fixed, tiltrotor, and rotary-wing aircraft, Unmanned
Oct. 10, 2014 Lane closures on Fitz-Gerald Blvd. Beginning Oct. 20 and through Dec. 12, lane closures will be enforced on Fitz-Gerald Boulevard to allow workers to repair cracks and failed areas between Rickenbacker Dr., just west of the Exchange and Commissary, to Lancaster Blvd.Closures will be enforced on the outside lanes of the four-lane
Oct. 9, 2014 Edwards Airmen help save life at Lancaster gym Several Edwards AFB Airmen were at the 24 Hour Fitness Center in Lancaster, Calif., Sept. 25, when a man went into cardiac arrest.Tech. Sgt. Elie Peán and Tech. Sgt. Maurice Lucas II, flight sergeants from the 412th Security Forces Squadron, were preparing for their evening workout when the man
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