Oct. 7, 2013 Enlisted promotions & military testing - Government shutdown/furlough limiting factors Military Personnel Sections across the Air Force want to notify personnel of the following limiting factors for Enlisted Promotions during the government shutdown/furlough. - Chief Master Sergeant (13E9) Evaluation Board will be delayed and has been tentatively rescheduled to convene Oct.15 to 25
Oct. 7, 2013 Civilian Health Promotion Services Welcome to the AFMC Civilian Wellness ProgramThe Civilian Health Promotion Services program is provided through a partnership between Air Force Material Command and Federal Occupational Health. The CHPS program is open to all DOD AFMC Civilian employees and offers a wide range of health promotion
Sept. 30, 2013 Fire Prevention Week 2013 "Prevent Kitchen Fires" This year's Fire Prevention Week begins on the Oct. 6 and runs through the Oct. 12, with events planned base-wide to remind the residents of Edwards AFB to remain fire safe. Fire Prevention Week is a time-honored tradition established to reflect upon fire safety. The week is designed to reflect upon
Sept. 30, 2013 Team Edwards Sept. promotions Team Edwards saw 25 enlisted members pin on to the next rank during September's promotion ceremony held Sept. 30 at the Base Theater. Congratulations to all promotees. To Airmen 1st ClassJoshua S. Klinger, 412th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronTo Senior AirmenJonathan E. Bobik, 412th Security Forces
Sept. 30, 2013 Team Edwards celebrates AF birthday Members of the Edwards community gathered at the Air Force Flight Test Museum Sept. 27 to celebrate the 66th Air Force Birthday."If you think about what our tradition has been since 1947, it has been to overcome adversity and make it happen and that's what we're celebrating today," said Brig. Gen.
Sept. 30, 2013 Commissaries collect nearly 740,000 pounds Commissary customers and employees came together to donate nearly 740,000 pounds of needed items to local food banks and other charitable organizations during the annual Feds Feed Families campaign.The accomplishment, a 10 percent increase over last year's effort, was done as commissaries again
Sept. 30, 2013 Exchange scares up chance at $3,000 in winnings in Halloween The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is forgoing the tricks and going right for the treats in its latest contest as it gives away four $500 and ten $100 Exchange gift cards. The "Halloween Mystery of the Shadows Sweepstakes will send Exchange patrons on a frightfully fun scavenger hunt throughout
Sept. 30, 2013 Exchange operations to continue in event of government shutdown The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will continue operations in the event of a U.S. Government shutdown on Oct. 1.The Exchange will be largely unaffected by the shutdown as it is a non-appropriated instrumentality. Nearly 97 percent of its funding is generated by sales and less than three percent
Sept. 26, 2013 Flu shots available for active duty members Attention to all Active Duty Members:Monday, Oct. 7, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., the 412th Medical Group will host a flu vaccination line for active duty members at the Oasis Community Center. The flu vaccine is required to maintain Individual medical readiness currency and helps in preventing the
Sept. 25, 2013 Team shows how managing emergencies, preparedness is year-around job While National Preparedness Month usually serves as a once-a-year reminder to prepare any and all for emergency situations, the Edwards Emergency Management team is here to provide additional preparation for all base personnel in case of a crisis year around."All bases have an Emergency Management