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,
May 25, 2011 95th Security Forces Squadron, Team Edwards celebrate Police Week The 95th Security Forces Squadron joined forces with local law enforcement agencies to honor past and present police officers during the final day of Edwards' celebration of National Police Week May 20.To honor all fallen police officers, both military and civilian, a Peace Officers Memorial
May 25, 2011 Higher Grounds moved and improved Edwards Airmen who live in the unaccompanied dorms now have a semi-new place to relax and hang out.Units from Team Edwards came together to relocate the Higher Grounds Internet Café to Bldg. 2511.95th Air Base Wing's Civil Engineering Division, Communications Squadron, Chapel Office along with
May 25, 2011 Fourth Annual Rat Race challenges Team Edwards About 200 Team Edwards members braved the morning air May 20 and took on the challenge of competing in the Fourth Annual Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 Rat Race, which organizers call the highest and most daunting course at Edwards.The 5K fun run tested the runners' strength and
May 25, 2011 Desert student top congressional district pick for AF academy Desert Junior/Senior High School student Courtney Bishop is preparing to leave for Colorado Springs, Colo., after winning Congressman Kevin McCarthy's principal nomination to the United States Air Force Academy.The local high school senior was not only the congressman's top pick, but she won an