Jan. 12, 2011 Full amenities, sliced prices - Edwards golf course scores better than par Along with a full 18-hole layout, Edwards' Muroc Lake Golf course boasts a driving range, putting green, chipping green, club house and every other amenity found on a standard golf course. What's more, the course is currently running specials that make it cheaper than ever to play the sport, and
Jan. 12, 2011 Air Force introduces new Controlled Spend Account travel cards The Air Force is currently converting from the existing Government Travel Card to the new Controlled Spend Account travel cards. The new card will cater to the traveler by providing an increased flexibility to meet the cardholder's travel needs, officials say.Air Force officials anticipate this card
Jan. 12, 2011 Community Assessment Survey An Air Force-directed community assessment survey will kick off Jan. 25. The survey will take 45-75 minutes to complete and will assess the quality of life for Airman and their families on base.The results assist those working with the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Family Advocacy Program,
Jan. 12, 2011 New regulation requires disclosure of registered sex offenders in base housing There's a new mandate for base housing residents. Effective this year, changes to Air Force Instructions require installation commanders throughout the Air Force to collect data regarding individuals who are required to register as a sex offender.Current residents and anyone applying for military,
Jan. 5, 2011 MDG seeks better ideas with AFSO21 When Airman 1st Class Cole Cargill finished hanging the Mental Health Flight's new idea board, he started something that could potentially improve his flight's business practices and its service to customers.The 95th Medical Group hung 16 idea boards around its various sections to solicit ideas from
Jan. 5, 2011 Santa and the Grinch family come to Edwards For the children of Edwards, Dec. 17 was truly the most wonderful time of the year. It was the night David and Phyllis Gonda of Palmdale, Calif., brought their holiday extravaganza to the Oasis Community Center and showered the children with gifts and holiday cheer.Each year that the Gondas put on a
Jan. 5, 2011 Edwards NCO takes next STEP in his career An Edwards maintainer received an unexpected promotion at the Base Holiday Party Dec. 16 through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers Program.Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II, Air Force Flight Test commander, surprised Staff Sgt. Geoff Bell, 412th Maintenance Group, with a promotion to the rank of
Jan. 5, 2011 Support available for military families with special needs In the comfort of his own home, 4-year-old Caleb spends 15 hours per week dedicated to constructing puzzles, identifying numbers and letters and reinforcing communication as a means to get what he's after.For two and a half hours per session, Caleb is engaged in an in-home therapy program with
Jan. 5, 2011 AFMC command chief sees progress, community in Edwards visit In what felt like a homecoming, Chief Master Sgt. Eric R. Jaren, Air Force Materiel Command command chief, and his wife Laura visited the base Dec. 13 to 15 to witness first-hand the example-setting and innovative nature of Edwards. "Edwards is very dear to both Laura and me," said Chief Jaren.