Jan. 23, 2013 Edwards receives kudos from AFMC IG following CUI The 412th Test Wing and base tenants excelled during this recent Consolidated Unit Inspection, which lasted from Jan. 7 to 22. This was the first major inspection just months after Air Force Materiel Command's major reorganization, with kudos of congratulations and a job well done from the AFMC
Jan. 23, 2013 Tax Center opens Feb. 4 Tax time is here again and the Edwards AFB VITA Tax Center will be open for business starting Feb. 4. The Tax Center offers free tax preparation and services for active duty service members, retirees, eligible dependents, and reservists on active duty orders. The Tax Center is staffed by volunteers
Jan. 23, 2013 AFMC outlines near-term budgetary guidance The budgetary uncertainties currently facing the Department of Defense, combined with a projected $1.8 billion shortfall in Air Force funding for overseas contingency operations, require prudent steps to mitigate budget execution risks, according to Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel
Jan. 23, 2013 EAFB men's varsity basketball team goes undefeated The Edwards men's varsity basketball team once again showed why they are a force to be reckoned with during a weekend basketball tournament, Jan. 19 and 20, hosted at Twentynine Palms, Calif. The team finished with a 5-0 record, beating both varsity teams from Twentynine Palms and Nellis Air Force
Jan. 23, 2013 Edwards AFB, NASA Dryden Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Employees of Edwards Air Force Base and NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center joined together to honor the memory of the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a memorial observance and a parade Jan. 17.Centered around the theme of "Remember! Celebrate! Act! - A Day On, Not a Day
Jan. 18, 2013 Well-Baby Doctor Visits: Why They're SO Important You've missed your baby's scheduled well-baby doctor exam; should you be concerned? Your baby isn't sick, so it's not that important ... is it?Because babies grow so quickly, regular well-baby doctor visits help keep them happy and healthy. Wellness visits start two days after discharge from the
Jan. 16, 2013 'Moonlighters' welcome new re-designation, new aircraft, new commander Edwards leadership and Marines from the 4th Aircraft Marine Wing, Marine Aircraft Group 41 Detachment Alpha, and Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, known as the "Moonlighters," were all on hand to witness the re-designation of the historic HMM 764 to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764 Jan. 12
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