July 6, 2011 California drivers pay $12 more to register vehicles; tax rates roll back to 2009 levels Because of recent changes in state law, California vehicle owners will pay $12 more to register their vehicles, but vehicle tax rates will roll back to lower 2009 levels.Additionally, there has been a temporary change to the way the Department of Motor Vehicles will be handling vehicle registration
July 6, 2011 Edwards AFB Exchange takes the hassle out of taking it home with Sears home delivery The Edwards AFB Exchange is taking the hassle and expense out of getting new furniture, appliances and mattresses home and installed by partnering with Sears Home Delivery.Through the new service, shoppers making purchases prior to 3 p.m. often can schedule delivery for the very next day. A two-hour
July 6, 2011 Spiders, other insects more prevalent in wet weather; take appropriate precautions Overall it's been a wet year in Southern California and residents aren't the only ones who welcomed the long overdue substantial rainfall this season.High desert critters and insects also benefit from the liquid sunshine. "The more rainfall, the more insects," said Mark Hagan, Edwards Natural
July 6, 2011 Twenty-nine members of Team Edwards promoted in monthly enlisted ceremony Twenty-nine airmen were given new ranks in the enlisted promotion ceremony held at Club Muroc, June 30.Congratulations to the following airmen:Promoted to senior airmanAirman 1st Class Kevin DeGuzman, 95th Security Forces SquadronAirman 1st Class Justin D. Downing, 95th SFSAirman 1st Class Fernando
June 29, 2011 New leader for 31st TES Lt. Col. Steven Tittel addresses attendees at the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron change of command in Hangar 1810, June 27. Colonel Tittel assumed command of 31st TES from Lt. Col. Russell Hart who is headed to the Air War College in Alabama. Colonel Tittel previously served as the 31st TES
June 29, 2011 Raptor squadron gets new boss Lt. Col. Daron Drown is congratulated following the 411th Flight Test Squadron change of command June 23. Colonel Drown assumed command from Lt. Col. Ernest Teichert who is headed to the Industrial College of the Air Force in Washington D.C. Colonel Drown comes to Edwards from Wright-Patterson Air
June 29, 2011 Born to ride...safely; base motorcycle riders stress safety at annual meeting The sound of hogs, crotch rockets and dirt bikes roared through the air on the morning of June 23.Motorcyclists from across Edwards swarmed to the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum to meet, emphasize safe riding and have a summer morning group ride.More than 60 riders took a whirlwind tour of the
June 29, 2011 Defense Commissary Agency announces new gift card program Extending the gift of groceries to authorized commissary patrons will soon be a lot easier thanks to the new Commissary Gift Card.The gift cards, offered in denominations of $25 and $50, are available as of June 30 for purchase in stateside stores or online through www.commissaries.com. Commissary
June 29, 2011 Edwards golf course opens to public - those off base may apply for pass Citizens of Antelope Valley and cities surrounding Edwards may now apply for a golf pass to enjoy the base's scenic 18-hole golf course.After approval from base officials, community leaders, Air Force Materiel Command and the Air Force, Muroc Lake Golf Course is now open to the public.The course,
June 29, 2011 Come celebrate the Fourth of July at Summer Bash 2011 Summer's here and like years past, the 95th Force Support Squadron welcomes in the lazy days with a Summer Bash that's sure to have something for everyone.Open and free to the entire Edwards community, the July 4th celebration will begin at 4:30 p.m. and is scheduled to run till 10 p.m."It's the