Edwards AFB News

  • Military Saves encourages financial responsibility

    The Edwards community participated in an Air Force-wide effort to encourage financial responsibility the week of Feb. 25 - 28, known as Military Saves Week. The event is a collaborative effort between the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, the Armed Forces Bank and Edwards Federal Credit Union.

  • Military Saves Week 2016 - Meet the challenge in 3 steps

    Military Saves Week 2016 is fast approaching! Every year, military installations and organizations around the world join forces to motivate, support, and encourage servicemembers and military families to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth through a week of financial focus and education."I'm a

  • Military Saves Week begins Feb. 25

    Military Saves Week is Feb 25-March 1.Take the Pledge: https://militarysaves.org/for-savers/savings-tools-and-resources/take-the-pledge. Volunteers can pledge to save for retirement, college fund, PCS or a vacation.Classes will be held at Edwards during Military Saves Week with food being provided

  • Military Saves Week Feb. 23 - 27

    Military Saves Week will run from Feb. 23 through 27. This is a yearly, nationwide DOD initiative to reach out to military communities and help all return back to a culture of savings. That is done by saving money, reducing debt and building wealth over time. Edwards is fortunate to have a certified

  • Military Saves Week, Feb.25 to March 2

    Most military families today are not saving adequately for retirement and many do not have an emergency fund. Military Saves, a partner in the Department of Defense Financial Readiness Campaign, created Military Saves Week in 2007 to motivate service members and their families to better their

  • Military shoppers have chance at $10,000 grand prize

    A $10,000 grand prize is up for grabs in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's latest "Because of You" contest. And, for authorized shoppers, entering is as easy as visiting www.shopmyexchange.com.With the Spend Free Spree contest, military shoppers have a chance to win a $10,000 Exchange gift

  • Military spouse offers free financial guidance

    Following a season of holiday shopping and giving, military spouse Ayesha Haider is helping people at Edwards create and keep financial goals for the New Year.Haider, who holds a master's degree in business administration, was the recipient of a scholarship sponsored by the Financial Industry

  • Military Spouses Residency Relief Act

    Under current federal law, a servicemember stationed in one state, who maintains residency in a different state, cannot be taxed on military income earned in the state where he or she is stationed. However, they can still be taxed by the state for non-military income earned in that state. A new law

  • 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

  • Military Working Dog sniffs out three awards

    Staff Sgt. Kathryn Goldman and her working dog Rolf from the 412th Security Forces Squadron took home three first place trophies from the Western State Police Canine Association Trial. The two-day competition was held May 16-17 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. The competition brought working dogs