Dec. 29, 2017 Embracing the uncharted life as an amputee – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 2) Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks), a recent amputee, gazes up at the rock climbing wall at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s physical therapy center in Bethesda, Maryland. She recalled the time she witnessed a Service member who had lost his arm effortlessly climb his way to the
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
Sept. 13, 2016 Emergency Management events for National Preparedness Month September is National Preparedness Month, and Edwards Emergency Management is inviting everyone to come out to the Exchange lobby every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the month to learn about preparedness on a variety of subjects, play a game and win a prize. Visitors to the display will be
April 22, 2015 Emergency Management reminds folks to 'Be Ready' The recent devastating earthquake in Nepal can serve as a reminder to California residents that the state is prone to earthquakes.With that said, Edwards Emergency Management is encouraging base personnel and residents to be prepared for emergencies. "I think it's important for everyone to start
Oct. 13, 2021 Emergency response teams conduct ‘Broken Arrow’ training exercise Airmen, firefighters, Emergency Management personnel, conducted a Broken Arrow training exercise on Edwards Air Force Base, Sept. 28.
March 6, 2019 Emerging Technologies CTF conducts first autonomous flight test The 412th Test Wing’s Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force conducted its first autonomy flight test Feb. 26-28. The team collected data on the Testing of Autonomy in Complex Environments system, or TACE.The TACE system is test middleware developed by Johns Hopkins University that sits between
Feb. 16, 2017 Emerging Technologies CTF conducts its first test The newly-formed Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force completed its first test high above Edwards Feb. 13. The test event supported the Portable Airborne Telemetry Boresight Innovation Project. The test was conducted for the 412th Range Squadron who wanted to see if it was possible to use a
Sept. 25, 2023 Emerging Technologies Integrated Test Force Takes Delivery of First eVTOL Aircraft Joby Aviation, Inc. officially delivered its first experimental electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to the Air Force during a ceremony held at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 25. The ceremony showcased the unique multi-party collaboration between private industry, AFWERX, the
Feb. 16, 2011 Employee Assistance Program - know your benefits as a civilian employee Air Force Materiel Command civilian employees and their immediate family members are entitled to the following Employee Assistance Program services at no cost.Services include:In-person counseling - Confidential counseling with an EAP counselor may help with a broad range of personal issues. The
March 23, 2011 Employee Assistance Program has options for civilians Most people who live or work at Edwards are aware of the Employee Assistance Program, but not too many are aware of the depth of services the EAP has to offer to federal civilian employees and their immediate family members.The program is staffed by accredited professionals who provide comprehensive