May 7, 2014 April enlisted promotions Seventeen Airmen pinned on their next ranks during the monthly enlisted promotion ceremony. Congratulations to all promotees!To Airman:Cameron Joseph Fuller, 412th Aerospace Medicine SquadronTo Senior Airman:Estefania Gonzalez, 412th Comptroller SquadronJustin Lawrence Parenteau, 412th Aircraft
May 7, 2014 Emergency Care versus Urgent Care In the event of a medical crisis, sometimes it's hard to determine if you should go to the emergency department or an urgent care center. You can help make emergency care as efficient and effective as possible by knowing how to distinguish an emergency from urgent and routine health concerns. Is it
May 7, 2014 A half century of federal service Russell Kochie, an engineer technician for the 412th Civil Engineer Directorate, celebrated his retirement May 1 at Chapel 1. Kochie began his federal civil service career in 1963 as a gardener in Civil Engineering, maintaining the grass, trees and sprinkler systems throughout the installation. As a
May 7, 2014 412th FSS team finish undefeated, claim intramural title The 412th Force Support Squadron team poses for a victory photo after claiming the 2014 Intramural Basketball Championship title May 6 at the Rosburg Fitness Center. The 412th FSS defeated the combined team of 412th Communications Squadron/Comptroller Squadron personnel 53-50 and remained undefeated
May 6, 2014 Edwards's employees rock yellow ensembles for Wishbone Day Personnel in Bldg. 3000 wore yellow clothes, bracelets and ribbons to spark conversation May 6, for Wishbone Day. The day is intended to promote international awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as "brittle bone" disease. The disease is caused by genetic defects that affect the
May 6, 2014 'Captain America: Divide and Conquer' available at Edwards Exchange Once again, the United States must rely on patriotic super hero Captain America and his allies to save the country from impending doom in the latest military - exclusive comic book from Marvel, available for free at the Edwards AFB Exchange.Written by William Harms with art by Tom Grummett, "Divide
May 6, 2014 Exchange 'Buddies' receive exclusive offers Facebook, Twitter and even your inbox. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier than ever for shoppers to exercise their Exchange benefit via the Internet. The Exchange's Buddy List enables military shoppers to be among the first to find out about exclusive savings, promotions,
May 5, 2014 Above and beyond - 400 plus volunteers donate 55,000 hours The annual Edwards Air Force Base Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony honored Edwards AFB's volunteers April 29. The event was hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center and this year's theme is, "Our volunteers are shining stars."Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander, in his
May 2, 2014 SARC briefing sheds light on police process The Edwards AFB Sexual Assault Response Coordinator office closed out Sexual Assault Awareness Month by hosting a briefing on a local sexual assault case April 30 at Club Muroc. Los Angeles Sheriff Deptartment's Sgt. Brian Hudson, AV Special Victims Bureau, presented the timeline of events in the
April 30, 2014 Aero Camp takes off for second consecutive year With the success of last year's Aero Camp, the Edwards Aero Club hosted its second annual Aero Camp from April 21 to 25, to prepare and introduce students to the world of aviation.During the week-long camp, students ages 14 to 19, are trained by certified flight instructors and start flight and