Jan. 16, 2013 Air Force Sports Program releases try-out dates for 2013 For the Air Force athlete interested in playing at a more competitive level, the Air Force Sports Program has once again listed all the available try-out dates for 2013.The AFSP is designed to allow active duty, National Guard and reserve Air Force personnel an opportunity to participate at Air
Jan. 15, 2013 Exercises demonstrate base's emergency response capabilities to AFMC inspectors The phrase "Exercise, exercise, exercise" has been resonating through squadrons, offices and airwaves with greater frequency around Edwards the past two weeks. With the ongoing Consolidated Unit Inspection, Edwards personnel got the chance to demonstrate to Air Force Materiel Command inspectors
Jan. 15, 2013 Safety tips for winter fires More fires occur during the winter months than at any other time. Fortunately, taking simple precautions can prevent most fires. Follow the safety tips below to help ensure your safety:Portable Heaters Put at least three feet of empty space between the heater and everything else Vacuum and
Jan. 9, 2013 Committed to safety, mishap prevention Before returning to flight operations, Team Edwards welcomed the new year with the annual Back in the Saddle briefing Jan. 7, focusing on safety, teamwork and mishap prevention.After spending time with friends and families during the holiday season, Back in the Saddle has helped the Edwards
Jan. 7, 2013 Community Support Coordinators focus on resiliency Amid a challenging fiscal and personnel climate, the Air Force recently created a Community Support Coordinator position at 71 Air Force installations to help Airmen and their families withstand, recover from and grow in the face of stressors and changing demands.The position was developed to
Jan. 4, 2013 Cervical Cancer: 4 risks you don't know You might know that getting regular Pap tests is the number one way to protect against cervical cancer ... but are you at high risk?Cervical cancer occurs most often in women older than 30 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It used to be the leading cause of
Dec. 27, 2012 The Judge Advocate General's Corps announces law school programs Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from Jan. 1 through March1, 2013. Interested officers are encouraged to compete. The number of FLEP and ELP applicants selected in any academic year is determined based on the needs of the Air Force. "Our
Dec. 26, 2012 December promotions Forty enlisted members from Team Edwards made their next prospective ranks during the final month of 2013. The Airmen were celebrated during the monthly promotion ceremony held at Club Muroc Dec. 28. Congratulations to all who were promoted! To Senior Master Sgt.:Michael S. Kuhn, 412th Aircraft
Dec. 26, 2012 MILITARY STAR® Card strengthens troops' return on investment The convenience and use of bank-issued debit and credit cards at Exchanges cost the military community dearly last year. In fact, Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers who swiped a bank-issued card this year have ended up generating more than $62 million in fees. "A dual mission to provide
Dec. 26, 2012 Exchange opens doors to local vendors While the economy may have forced some retailers to scale back on merchandise or services, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is actively seeking the assistance of local businesses to increase the product selection troops and their families find at their Exchange."Some shoppers drive up to 40