Edwards AFB News

  • Commissaries to start scanning IDs

    Commissaries will soon begin scanning customers' Department of Defense ID cards at checkouts as the Defense Commissary Agency continues its pursuit to deliver a 21st century benefit.The commissary at Fort Lee, Va., became the first store to scan ID cards on Oct. 22 as the first part of an

  • Team Edwards welcomes ideas for new cost-saving initiative

    The saying, "a penny for your thoughts," can go a long way in terms of coming up with cost-saving ideas, let alone when that idea involves saving an excess of $1 million.To add to that concept, Team Edwards has begun Project84; a cost-savings initiative brought forth by Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer,

  • 'We promise, it will only hurt a little'

    Chief Master Sgt. Brian Randolph, 412th Test Wing commander chief, receives his annual flu shot from Senior Airman Jessica Poss, 412th Medical Group medical technician Oct. 30. The Immunizations Clinic is offering the flu mist (nasal formulation) or injection to all pediatric patients 17 years of

  • Exchange keeping 'Thanks' in Thanksgiving

    With a quarter of its work force comprised of military family members, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a true example of family serving family. As such, the focus on Thanksgiving Day will be on family and shopping will have to wait until Friday. Customers will not have to wait long to start

  • Team Edwards November promotions

    Team Edwards saw 22 enlisted members pin on the next rank during the Nov. promotion ceremony held Oct. 31 at the Base Theater. Congratulations to all promotees! To Senior AirmenGil E. Martin, 412th Security Forces SquadronThomas R. Seago, 412th SFSElvis S. Novoa, 412th SFSMorris J. Gray, 412th

  • 412th FSS hosts Fall Festival celebration

    The 412th Force Support Squadron's Child Development Center and Family Child Care separately hosted their annual Fall Festival, for children that are enrolled in their Edwards Air Force Base programs Oct. 24 and 25.The festivities included cupcake walks, festive photo displays, exploring the anatomy

  • Family Advocacy promotes awareness of domestic violence

    A group of 23 volunteers, both military and civilian, wore moulage bruises and cuts to work Oct. 24. As they worked and went about their day, they observed the reactions of those around them. Some encountered strangers that stared and walked away without saying a word. Others were asked by their

  • 2014 civilian benefits open season slated

    Open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program and the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program will run Nov. 11 through Dec. 9, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced. "Open season is the best time for employees to