Sept. 16, 2013 Iron Man stars in 15th Free Exchange-Exclusive Marvel Comic Book Iron Man, the world-famous Armored Avenger, joins the U.S. Military to defend America from the dastardly dragon Fin Fang Foom in Marvel Comics' fifteenth free, military-exclusive comic book, available only at Army & Air Force Exchange Service locations worldwide.In the all-new 36-page comic, an evil
Sept. 16, 2013 Outdoor Recreation offers 'something for everyone' Outdoor Recreation director Josh Soldan says that ODR is a "one-stop shop" for recreational activities."We have 23 different areas that fall under Outdoor Rec. including paintball, stables, pools, disc golf, adventure programs, equipment rentals and the lemon lot," said Soldan. "We have something
Sept. 16, 2013 Commissary gift cards help spread holiday 'cheer' The holiday season is right around the corner, and the Commissary Gift Card is a quick and easy way to help give the gift of groceries to military service members and their families around the world."The Commissary Gift Card is a great way for non-authorized shoppers to help spread a little extra
Sept. 10, 2013 Edwards employee volunteers to teach children how to breed, raise rabbits Laura Blank spends her days working for the Air Force Test Center as a management analyst, but her nights are spent on volunteer work. During the Antelope Valley Fair and Alfalfa Festival last month she served as the manager for the Small Animal Barn logging more than 400 hours of volunteer
Sept. 10, 2013 Timing is everything: Ammo specialists unearth time capsule In front of the 412th Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight storage area there sits a plaque atop a desert-clad landscape with static bomb displays that reads:Here lies the remains and remnants of past "Ammo Troops."Honor with dignity and respect."IYAAYAS."Sealed: 24 Feb 1993 - 1313 HrsOpen: 13 Sept
Sept. 10, 2013 POW/MIA Day commorative fun run/walk Sept. 20 Edwards AFB's chapter of the Air Force Sergeant's Association is sponsoring a POW/MIA Day 5K fun run/walk. The event will be held Sept. 20 with the start and finish point being at the running trail across from the BX. Registration will be from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. with the run beginning at 8 a.m.
Sept. 10, 2013 25 future NCOs graduate from ALS The 412th Test Wing's Airmen Leadership School graduated 25 senior airman Aug. 5 in a ceremony at Club Muroc. ALS is a five week-long U.S. Air Force course designed to develop Airmen into effective front-line supervisors. It is the first professional military education that enlisted Airmen
Sept. 10, 2013 Thrift Store hours The Edwards AFB Thrift Store has a variety of items for sale and is always in need of donations. Profits from the sale of donations and consignments are given back to the community via scholarships and donations from the Edwards Officers Spouses Club. A military I.D. or CAC is NOT required to shop
Sept. 6, 2013 Changes in sick call hours Attention to all active duty members on FLY status: Effective Sept. 1, the 412th Medical Group Flight Medicine Clinic no longer has sick call hours. Instead, the clinic has created same day appointments for those active duty members on FLY status that require acute care or return to fly/controller
Sept. 6, 2013 Subject: Exchange offers resources, assistance for PCSing service members To men and women serving in the United States Military, a permanent change of station (PCS) can be costly and stressful. On average, service members PCSing spend $1,725 on non-reimbursable expenses.However, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making the transition more affordable for those who