Oct. 5, 2012 Disability Employment Awareness Month: Wounded Service Member Initiative Recognizing the potential of its workforce, the Department of Defense established the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program to eliminate employment barriers for people with disabilities. Since 1990, CAP's mission is to provide assistive technology and accommodations to ensure people with
Oct. 5, 2012 USAF Civilian Acculturation Leadership Training Program announced Applications are currently being accepted for Civilian Acculturation Leadership Training Program. Air Force civilians in the grades of GS-7 through GS-13 (and equivalents) who have 2 to 5 years continuous federal service (waivers permitted); have no prior military service; hold a bachelor's degree
Oct. 4, 2012 Children's Fishing Derby at Branch Pond Nov. 17 In 1968, Branch Memorial Park and Pond were constructed and named in honor of Maj. Gen. Irving L. "Twig" Branch who was killed when his T-38 crashed into Pugent Sound, Wash., in 1966. Branch was commander of the Air Force Flight Test Center from 1961 until the time of his crash. Construction was
Oct. 2, 2012 Desert Wind 13-01 tests incident response capabilities, modernized medical training Team Edwards kicked off the new fiscal year Oct. 1 with exercise Desert Wind 13-01, testing the base's response capabilities to a major aircraft incident. Personnel were assessed by the Exercise Evaluation Team throughout three strategic objective phases in response to an F-16 Fighting Falcon that
Oct. 2, 2012 Myths and facts about people with disabilities October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This national campaign is intended to raise awareness about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's theme is "A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive
Oct. 2, 2012 Tech. Sgt. Baker is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week Name: Jonathan R. Baker Rank: Tech. Sgt.Duty Title: 412th Security Force Squadron, Security Forces Investigations NCOICHometown: Chesapeake, Va.When did you join the Air Force? May 24, 2000Why did you join the Air Force? I joined the Air Force to gain vital law enforcement skills and experience. I
Oct. 1, 2012 23 Airmen make grade in Sept. Edwards Air Force Base saw 23 of its team members take the next step in their careers. Team Edwards held their Sept. promotion ceremony at Club Muroc Sept. 28. Congratulations to all the newest promotees. To Senior Master SgtThomas H. Ireland, 445th Flight Test SquadronTo Master Sgt.Allison K.
Oct. 1, 2012 Photographer recognized for innovation On Sept. 17, an Edwards AFB photo services contractor was honored with the Aerospace Systems Directorate Coin and the Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 Commander's Coin by Col. Michael Platt. Ray Dyakon also received a certificate from his employer, Bionetics Photo Services/Media Fusion,
Sept. 28, 2012 The history of Fire Prevention Week The history of National Fire Prevention Week has its roots in the Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on October 8, 1871. This tragic conflagration killed some 300 people, left 100,000 homeless and destroyed more than 17,000 structures. The origin of the fire has generated speculation since its
Sept. 28, 2012 The #1 way to survive breast cancer One woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes.* And every 13 minutes, a woman will die from this disease. Yet, more than 2 million survivors of breast cancer are living in the U.S. today.* Do you know what that means?Even if you've been diagnosed, there is still hope. Mammograms Save