Oct. 30, 2013 '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
Oct. 30, 2013 Corvias Foundation expands 2014 scholarship, grant offerings to include children, spouses of active-duty at on 6 AF bases Corvias Foundation, an award-winning private, charitable foundation committed to supporting the pursuit of higher education, announced today that applications for the 2014 Our Future Scholarships and 2014 Our Family Educational Grants are now available. The Foundation is committed to supporting
Oct. 30, 2013 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
Oct. 30, 2013 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
Oct. 30, 2013 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
Oct. 29, 2013 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
Oct. 28, 2013 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
Oct. 28, 2013 AFMC promotes Freeze the Gain to prevent diabetes During the holiday season, Air Force Materiel Command will promote the Freeze the Gain Challenge to help prevent type 2 diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is a national epidemic and is one of the fastest growing diseases in the country. More than one in four adults
Oct. 28, 2013 Exchange offering $17,000 for best homecoming images A picture may be worth a thousand words but in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's latest contest a picture and 50 words could be worth $10,000. From Nov. 1-Dec. 31, authorized shoppers can enter the "Homeward Bound" contest by submitting a picture or video of a military welcome home experience,
Oct. 23, 2013 Team Edwards hits 'grand slam' with space optimization efforts Space optimization has quickly become a key phrase and a way of operating not only in the Air Force but more specifically at Edwards when it comes to cost savings for both sustainment and utility expenses under the current economic setting.As part of this space optimization initiative, the 412th