Oct. 10, 2012 Edwards firefighters set fire prevention week off to great start The Edwards Fire Department and Sparky the Fire Dog officially kicked off Fire Prevention Week here Oct. 9, 2012, by hosting a fire safety training day at Branch Elementary School to more than 100 students.The fire safety training day was just one of the many sites that base firefighters will attend
Oct. 9, 2012 TLF demolition on Bailey Ave. A demolition team member with Midwest Environmental Control, Inc., begins to demolish one of 19 housing units that will be removed from the old housing area on Bailey Avenue. Demolition on the housing units began Sep. 10, 2012 and is projected to finish at the end of December 2012. Base residents
Oct. 9, 2012 "The Time Is Now, To Make A Difference, That Will Last A Lifetime." Team Edwards leadership and Airmen came together for a breakfast at Club Muroc Oct. 3 to officially kick off this year's Combined Federal Campaign.The theme for this year's CFC is "The Time Is Now, To Make A Difference, That Will Last A Lifetime."This year's monetary goal for Edwards is $403,000.
Oct. 9, 2012 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Exchange Exchange shoppers won't have to wait for December to start the holiday season as the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/AAFES.BX.PX) is hosting "12 Weeks of Gifting" contest. From Sept. 28 to Dec. 20, shoppers can count down the last 12 weeks until Christmas
Oct. 5, 2012 Financial reimbursement for occupational, professional credentialing Edwards's civilian employees are eligible to receive financial reimbursement for the costs associated with mandatory and occupationally required professional credentials. Primary consideration will be given to those individuals with a mandatory requirement for a license/certification.Payment will be
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