Oct. 27, 2017 Take Command: Changes to TRICARE disenrollment coming in 2018 As part of the changes coming to TRICARE on Jan. 1, 2018, there will be new rules affecting disenrollment.
Oct. 26, 2017 Falcons soar over L.A. The world’s premier flight test center sent four F-16 Fighting Falcons to the World Series Oct. 25. The jets performed the ceremonial flyover at the conclusion of the national anthem at the beginning of game two of the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. This year’s World Series
Oct. 26, 2017 Edwards promotes AF call to ‘Protect Power’ for energy action month The 412th Civil Engineer Group Energy Management Team invited several companies to Edwards to provide a few lessons on saving energy Oct. 18 as part of the President’s 2017 Energy Action Month observance in October. Representatives from power and solar companies, as well as military housing company
Oct. 11, 2017 Going solar: 368 homes to get solar panels as part of the Air Force’s broader energy resilience strategy This month, solar panel installation begins for 368 houses on Edwards. The 412th Civil Engineer Group’s Energy Management Team is supporting Corvias with their process of bringing renewable energy (solar power) to the Edwards AFB community. The effort will stabilize energy costs, which will increase
Oct. 11, 2017 Never too young to learn about fire prevention The Edwards Air Force Base Fire Department kicked off Fire Prevention Week 2017 activities with a visit to Branch Elementary Oct. 10. Fire engines, trucks, fire fighters, and of course, Sparky the Fire Dog, were on hand to help young students learn about fire safety around the home and fighting
Oct. 10, 2017 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 5K run/walk, health fair Oct. 26 The 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron is sponsoring a 5K run/walk and health fair in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event will take place Oct. 26 at the Rosburg Fitness Center. The health fair will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 5K run/walk will start at 11 a.m. The free community
Oct. 6, 2017 Edwards observes Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-13 Col. Jason Schott, 412th Test Wing vice commander, signed this year’s Fire Prevention Week Proclamation at Bldg. 2860 Oct. 5. The proclamation urges everyone on base to protect their homes and families by heeding the safety messages of Fire Prevention Week 2017. In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can
Sept. 29, 2017 Register now for 'Run with History' There are still slots available for this year's "Run with History" Half Marathon, 10K and 5K run.The run will take place Oct. 14 beginning at 7 a.m. Come and run on the world-famous Rogers Dry Lakebed and around the world's largest compass rose. There will also be various aircraft, static displays
Sept. 11, 2017 Corvias Military Living shows appreciation for military with free breakfasts On Sept. 5, Corvias Military Living, the government’s partner for privatized family housing, welcomed the Edwards community back from the Labor Day Weekend with their Breakfast On-The-Go event. Employees, signs and a bright red awning invited passersby to pull up to the Mojave Sky Community Center
Sept. 5, 2017 Living on-base or off, Air Force highly recommends renters insurance Airmen and their families leasing or renting housing on or off the installation need to be aware of the importance of renters insurance. Unforeseen fires, floods, theft or accidents can occur in anyone’s residence and Airmen need to understand the importance of protecting their families from