July 13, 2011 Deployed Security Forces IMA Airmen return after 6 months down range He was sure he'd be the last one.Watching as passengers departed from the plane and exited the terminal at Los Angeles International Airport, James Porras had already planned in his head that his father would be the final one to emerge from the line of returning troops."I knew that was going to
July 7, 2011 Town hall meeting to be held to discuss housing privitization All members of the Edwards community are cordially invited to attend a town hall meeting Wednesday, July 13, 6 p.m., at the Edwards Conference Center to learn about upcoming Air Force Housing Privatization here at Edwards AFB. Topics of discussion will include installation expectations, community
July 6, 2011 Veterans for Trees stands tall in honoring America's heroes On a scorching Sunday morning that cried out for shade, attendees of the Antelope Valley Veterans Community Action Coalition's July 4th celebration breakfast did the only sensible thing: they planted trees.While not in pristine conditions for such arborous labor, Antelope Valley veterans,
July 6, 2011 Commissary will close July 25-26 to reset and improve shopping experience The Edwards commissary will close July 25-26 while it undergoes a reset as part of the Defense Commissary Agency's ongoing effort to enhance customers' shopping experience."We hate to inconvenience our customers with the closure, but this is something we'll all appreciate when it's done," said store
July 6, 2011 Smidgen of rain can't dampen spirits; Edwards has blast at Bash Neither rain, nor thunder nor lightning strikes were enough to dampen the Independence Day Summer Bash celebration at Edwards July 4.Hundreds turned out for a wide variety of entertainment, music, food, rides and mingling with family and friends at the 20th annual summer bash, which was hosted by
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