July 30, 2014 Edwards AFB Exchange offers gas savings Aug. 8-10 in time for back-to-school shopping As military shoppers load up their students' backpacks with pencils, notebooks and other back-to-school gear, MILITARY STAR card users can fill up on savings at pumps at the Edwards Express location.From Aug. 8 to Aug. 10, the Edwards Air Force Base Exchange is doubling the everyday
July 30, 2014 'Sesame Street' stars visit Edwards The popular TV children's show, "Sesame Street," with the help of the United Services Organization or USO, brought their star-studded line up to Edwards to show their appreciation for military children and their families July 28 at the Oasis Community Center."This stop is part of our phase act tour
July 30, 2014 West Nile Virus found in Lancaster, nothing on Edwards The Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has been informed of two dead birds that have tested positive for West Nile Virus this year. The first bird was located near Avenue S and 10th Street East in Palmdale earlier this month. The second was spotted July 9, near Avenue M-8 and 45th
July 29, 2014 First week of camp goes swimmingly Outdoor Recreation's Swim Camp at the Sonic Splash Pool is giving children on base a chance to enjoy the summer sun, while staying cool. The two-week camp, which runs July 28 to Aug. 8, accommodates a range of ability levels from beginners to a more competitive style with flip turns. "In order to be
July 29, 2014 412th TW planning 2014 Disability Employment Awareness Month According to the U.S. Census Bureau's latest report, "Americans with Disabilities" (2010), 56 million Americans have a disability that affects their daily life activities, making up almost 19 percent of the population. Of that number of people, nearly 60 percent are unemployed.For Americans with
July 29, 2014 AFMC recognizes 2nd quarter Edwards graduates Congratulations to the following members of the Air Force Materiel Command team from Edwards AFB on completing a degree or certificate program during the second quarter of 2014.Master Sgt. Mark Cardwell Senior Airman Nicholas CooleyStaff Sgt. Kari DockeryMaster Sgt. Anne DuarteSenior Airman Jared
July 25, 2014 Sparky gets children fired up about reading Sparky the Fire Dog rode up to the Base Library in the back of a fire truck July 25, to greet children at the Summer Reading Program. Sparky departed the emergency vehicle, paws waving as children cheered and lined up to hug and high-five the fire safety mascot. Fire fighters assisted the children
July 24, 2014 Webb takes over as new TPS commandant In a traditional Air Force ceremony July 24, Col. Charles Webb Jr. became the new commandant of the United States Air Force Test Pilot School. As a graduate of TPS, Webb returns to Edwards from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., where he commanded the 96th Test Group. As commandant of TPS, he will be
July 24, 2014 Edwards Exchange celebrates 119 years with 5% MILITARY STAR Card discount On July 25, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service marks a historic milestone, celebrating 119 years of serving Airman and their families. On July 25, 1895, General Order No. 46 established the exchange on military installations, directing post commanders to set up an exchange at every post.In honor
July 23, 2014 Golf camp offers 'hole' lot of fun Children ages five to 17 gathered July 21 on the putting green at Muroc Lake Golf Course for the annual summer golf camp. The week-long camp covers all aspects of golf, the rules of the game, etiquette, putting, chipping, iron play and wood play. "I personally take enjoyment in teaching somebody