Jan. 7, 2014 Rush to save a life Zach Rush, a General Service Worker for the California City Police Department and alum of Desert Junior Senior High School, was dining at the Moo Creamery in Bakersfield, Calif., when a woman two tables down started to choke. Rush, who had recently completed a three-month Emergency Medical
Jan. 7, 2014 412th TW 'Back in the Saddle' 2014 Before returning to flight test operations, Team Edwards testers welcomed the new year with the annual Back in the Saddle briefing Jan. 6 in the Base Theater, focusing on safety, teamwork and mishap prevention.Back in the Saddle combines mishap reviews with informational briefings to get useful
Jan. 7, 2014 Edwards Exchange promotes a healthier you In 2014 The Army & Air Force Exchange Service continues to support the Office of the Secretary of Defense's Healthy Base Initiative through the Exchange's Operation Be Fit effort.Operation Be Fit is a program that offers healthier choices to authorized shoppers in the Exchange's Main Stores, Expresses,
Jan. 7, 2014 Project84 continues into New Year Towards the end of 2013, Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander, announced his cost-savings initiative for Edwards AFB - Project84. According to Brewer, if everyone on base saved $84 each month, it would ultimately save an excess of $11 million annually. The problem was finding out
Dec. 20, 2013 'Operation Play and Sleigh' a success The 412th Security Forces Squadron Training Section held a Ruck March and Toy Drive Dec. 20 at the Center for Excellence. The toy drive, more affectionately known as "Operation Play and Sleigh," brought in more than $2,000 worth of toys from 65 participants. All of the toys were donated to the A.
Dec. 18, 2013 Two Edwards NCOs finish off 2013 on top Team Edwards offers their congratulations to Master Sgt. Jeremy Page, Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7, Ground Safety NCO, and Tech. Sgt. Michael Campbell, 412th Security Forces Squadron, Physical Security NCOIC, on their recent STEP promotions. The Stripes for Exceptional
Dec. 18, 2013 Desert HS robotics team takes on its FIRST challenge What initially started as a base-wide e-mail sent out in search of volunteers to help with the newly-formed Desert Jr. and Sr. High School Robotics Team has quickly turned into a success story that highlights the hard work of dedicated mentors and students.After entering in the club's first robotics
Dec. 17, 2013 TRICARE, the Affordable Care Act, and you .Question: Do TRICARE beneficiaries meet health care requirements established by the Affordable Care Act, also known as the health care reform law?Answer: In most instances, yes.The Affordable Care Act requires individuals to maintain basic health care coverage called minimum essential coverage.
Dec. 16, 2013 Ground Safety hosts Holiday Meet n' Greet Base Leadership gathered with candy canes and safety pamphlets to wish people safe holidays Dec. 13, at each gate. The pamphlets encouraged everyone to be ready, responsible and respectful during the holiday season. They also included tips for Christmas tree safety, such as keeping the tree
Dec. 16, 2013 Exchange's return policy gives shoppers what they want According to ABC News, recipients of gifts returned as many as 37 percent of holiday purchases last year. But shoppers at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service can rest easy knowing the Exchange makes holiday returns as easy as possible. "We know it's hard to please everyone on your list," said the