Oct. 1, 2014 412th TW 'answers the call' to support video phones for Edwards deaf, hard of hearing employees With the increasing complexity of our .mil network, video phones that 412th Test Wing deaf and hard of hearing employees rely on to do their jobs had stopped working consistently. Between dropped calls, lost connections and choppy or missing video, the VPs had performance issues. 412th
Sept. 30, 2014 Contribution Factors - AcqDemo needs your feedback As the AcqDemo project design is prepared for permanency, AcqDemo is interested in getting your feedback on a number of design initiatives under consideration. To solicit this feedback, every couple of weeks information will be posted to the AcqDemo site along with questions about a different design
Sept. 30, 2014 Mentorship a 'fundamental responsibility' for senior leaders Selina Carr-McEwen, 412th Test Wing Financial Management budget analyst, was stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy, as a military spouse when she began to feel that her career was on hold. It was only two years since she graduated with a masters degree in 2008, but she was beginning to feel lost."In
Sept. 24, 2014 Edwards, local AFSA chapter honors POW/MIA servicemembers National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed the third Friday in September each year and this year's annual event was hosted by the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1328 at Edwards Sept. 19.The day is held to commemorate and honor those who have gone missing in action or have been held as a
Sept. 24, 2014 Corvias Military Living to implement water conservation measures at Edwards Corvias Military Living, an affiliate of Corvias Group, will begin limiting the days that Edwards AFB family housing residents can water their yards.Beginning Monday, September 29, Corvias maintenance team members will begin resetting the sprinkler systems in the family housing areas to run every
Sept. 24, 2014 'Big Shaker' encourages earthquake preparedness The world's largest mobile earthquake simulator was shaking things up in the Base Exchange parking lot Sept. 23. The 24-foot long trailer, the "Big Shaker" is used as an educational tool to demonstrate a 6.0 to 7.0 earthquake to people who may not have experienced an earthquake before. The Big
Sept. 23, 2014 Edwards Exchange honors military retirees with 'Still Serving' promotions Oct. 3-9 To pay tribute to military veterans' enduring sacrifices, the Edwards Air Force Base Exchange will salute America's 2.4 million military retirees with "Still Serving" events, a week of special savings and promotions designed to show appreciation.From Oct. 3 to 9, military retirees can take advantage
Sept. 23, 2014 Youth Center presents 'A Day for Kids' The Edwards AFB Youth Center celebrated the younger generation Sept. 19 with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Day for Kids event.With bouncy houses, bingo and face painting, the event was a big after school party. But, the main attraction was singer and song writer Adam Jaymes from the ABC series,
Sept. 23, 2014 Project84 going strong Since the launch of Project84 last October by Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander, base leadership has received countless ideas on ways to save money. The top ideas are now recognized at each quarterly awards ceremony. Six Project84 submissions were recognized at the second quarter
Sept. 23, 2014 Local NCO honored by Dodgers Tech. Sgt. Robert Sumner, a DOD police officer at U.S. Air Force Plant 42, and an individualized mobilization augmentee with the 412 Security Forces Squadron since 2006, was honored by the Los Angeles Dodgers during a game against the New York Mets Aug. 23.The Dodgers honor active duty and retired