March 29, 2016 New dorm complete for Edwards Airmen Some Airmen stationed at Edwards are now moving into a long anticipated new home. The completion of a major renovation of Dormitory 2423 introduces more modern living, constructed in an apartment-style configuration. Fifty-six bedrooms are arranged in 18 suites; 16 suites shared by three Airmen and
March 16, 2016 Civil Air Patrol squadron plans open house The Edwards AFB Composite Squadron 84, a local unit of Civil Air Patrol, is hosting a public open house from 6 to 8 p.m. March 29 at the General William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster.According to Capt. Kevin Finster, squadron commander, the entire community is welcome to attend and learn more about
Feb. 29, 2016 U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West FREE concert The US Air Force Band of the Golden West will present a free concert in Santa Clarita by The Concert Band. This family-friendly event is open to the public and will take place March 14 at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center-College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita,
Feb. 17, 2016 MedSafe disposal box now available at 412th MDG Pharmacy Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are alarmingly high. The majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Unused prescription medication in homes creates a public health and safety concern. They are highly
Feb. 10, 2016 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
Feb. 2, 2016 Marine wins $1,000 from H&R Block It's tax season and H&R Block at the Edwards Exchange is off to a great start announcing their first $1,000 winner.Lance Cpl. Jacob Bakemeyer, VMX-22, scheduled his appointment at the Edwards H&R Block location and was automatically entered in a chance to win $1,000, which he did.Customers who
Jan. 27, 2016 2016 Edwards Tax Center opens Feb. 2 The 2016 Edwards AFB Tax Center will open Feb. 2 and run through April 14.The tax center will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone eligible for legal assistance under AFI 51-504 is eligible for the tax center's services. The center is located in Bldg.
Jan. 26, 2016 Latest HCC tour all about electronic warfare The Edwards AFB Honorary Commanders tour Jan. 22 was all about the 412th Electronic Warfare Group. In the last tour of the 412th Mission Support Group, the HCCs were taken through a mock deployment to "Deployedistan." This tour continued in the theme simulating that they had arrived in Deployedistan
Jan. 25, 2016 Family Advocacy classes provide tools for success Family Advocacy is starting off the New Year with a new round of free classes. Offering everything from New Pregnancy Orientation and parenting classes, to stress and anger management, Family Advocacy is ready to help the base community members reach their personal goals."We could all use some
Jan. 22, 2016 AFMC promotes National Cancer Prevention Month During the month of February, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Cancer Prevention Awareness Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to inform the AFMC workforce on ways to reduce their risk of developing lung cancer and colorectal cancer. Among cancers that affect both men and women, lung