June 1, 2011 Special assistant to vice chief of AF addresses Team Edwards "If you remember nothing else I said, remember that I said, 'Thank you.'"That's how Maj. Gen. Robin Rand, Special Assistant to the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, began his address to a filled Conference Center May 25.General Rand was in town to wish Col. Janet Taylor, 95th Medical Group
June 1, 2011 Edwards to welcome back Desert Wings June 10 Following a nearly five-year hiatus the Desert Wings returns to Edwards Air Force Base and Antelope Valley communities beginning June 10.A five-year commercial enterprise contract with Aerotech News and Review of Lancaster, Calif., revived the long-storied base newspaper. Previously, Aerotech had
June 1, 2011 Edwards kicks off Critical Days of Summer campaign The 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign kicked off at the Oasis Community Center May 24 with presentations and interactive demonstrations from the Save a Life Tour team.The Save a Life Tour is a travelling program that spreads awareness nationwide of the consequences of engaging in risky behavior,
June 1, 2011 Medical Group commander retires Col. Janet Taylor, 95th Medical Group commander, bids Edwards farewell at her retirement ceremony May 25 in the Conference Center. After 27 years of service in the Air Force, the colonel is heading home to Lawton, Okla., where she plans on spending the next few months just being a mom and a
June 1, 2011 Edwards Airmen, Marines among those honored by Lancaster West Rotary Club Six Airmen and two Marines from Edwards were honored by the Lancaster West Rotary Club during its 5th Annual Military Awards luncheon, May 23.The event, which was a personal salute to America's Armed Forces and to all those who served, was held at the Hellenic Center in Lancaster and also honored
May 31, 2011 PG&E work will cause natural gas release today Pacific Gas & Electric work on gas lines in the Tehachapi area will cause a safe, controlled release of natural gas beginning today at 2 p.m. and lasting for up to 24 hours. The work may create loud noises along the gas lines and result in an odor - similar to the smell of rotten eggs - for those
May 31, 2011 Latest Edwards Exchange Contest is 'On the House' The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Mars/Wrigley are partnering to offer "house money" to one lucky authorized CONUS shopper. The "Mars/Wrigley Power of 1 Sweepstakes" gives shoppers at the Edwards Exchange the opportunity to win a $50 gift card. Entering the giveaway automatically also
May 26, 2011 AAFES deployed - Memorial Day brings good memories for store manager Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by military members, both past and present. As tens of thousands of men and women continue to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan, it's important to keep in mind their struggle and that having a little piece of home when you're far away from what‟s
May 25, 2011 Base barrier system tests scheduled for May 28 Scheduled monthly testing of the barrier systems at Edwards' North, South and West Gates may cause motorists delays between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. The delays will be minimal (no more than 15 minutes at a time) and will occur during periods of low traffic. For more information
May 25, 2011 Air Force selects contractor to privatize housing at Edwards, other bases The Air Force has identified Picerne Military Housing to privatize military family housing for Continental Group bases at Edwards; Eglin AFB, Fla.; Eielson AFB, Alaska; McConnell AFB, Kan.; Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.; and Hurlburt Field, Fla. The deal, valued at over $545 million development cost,