Aug. 11, 2011 Enlisted Spouses Club conducting annual Backpack Drive The Edwards Enlisted Spouses Club is holding their annual Backpack Drive from Aug. 5 through Aug. 17.Collection boxes will be set up at the Base Exchange, NASA food court, Air Force Research Laboratory and South Base, for people to drop off contributions of basic school supplies. Crayons, glue, glue
July 29, 2009 Enlisted Spouses Club heads 'Backpack Drive' As school season draws near, the Edwards Enlisted Spouses Club partnered with the First Sergeants' Council to collect school supplies for the students. The annual "Backpack Drive" aims to help families in Edwards community by providing backpacks and school supplies to needy children. "We collect
Feb. 13, 2019 Enterprise hiring effort draws new talent, faster AFMC improved its civilian hiring timeliness by 12 percent in fiscal year 2018 and continues to speed up the employment process in FY19. Four major secretary-approved hiring initiatives are providing positive returns, particularly when coupled with continued process improvements in all talent
Dec. 29, 2014 Entire military community impacted by Edwards AFB Exchange credit card fees Through November, 2014, bank-issued card processing expenses at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores worldwide cost the military community more than $68 million. At Edwards Exchange facilities, those fees sapped more than $303,775 from the Exchange and, in turn, critical funds that could be used
June 10, 2009 Entry control point upgrades to increase base security Editor's note: This article is the first in a two-part series highlighting the current gate construction effort. Edwards current process of construction and upgrade began with the North Gate, nearing its completion, work on the next gate began June 9. The project will cost about $2.2 million for
Feb. 21, 2013 Environmental Management director reflects on dynamic career For Bob Wood, dirt isn't a four-letter word. In fact he's shouldered the responsibility of cleaning the dirt at Edwards for as long as the base has had an organization set up for that purpose.That may sound funny to some. But those in the know are deeply aware that Edward's environmental clean-up
March 20, 2009 Environmental Management offers dance with dandelions Tiptoe through the tidytips, dance through the desert dandelions and get giddy with the gilia.The winter's rainfall promises a colorful spring on base, and Environmental Management is sponsoring several free wildflower tours for base residents and workers. Tours are scheduled for: -- March 31 and
April 14, 2009 Environmental Management to host Earth Day events Team Edwards will celebrate Earth Day with environmental exhibits, activities and information stations set up at the Center of Excellence April 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The basewide event is hosted by Environmental Management, with the theme "Living a Sustainable Life." Each station will feature
July 23, 2012 Environmental Management, 31st TES team to educate about wildlife Edwards Air Force Base Environmental Management and the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron visited the Base Exchange July 19 in an effort to educate the community about the base's wildlife. As part of the 101 Critical Days of Summer, the wildlife safety event provided pamphlets on not feeding the
May 5, 2010 Environmental Management, 95th Air Base Wing host Earth Day 2010 Team Edwards celebrated Earth Day 2010 with environmental exhibits, activities and information stations set up at the Center of Excellence, May 4.The basewide celebration was hosted by Environmental Management and 95th Air Base Wing, and marked the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day observance