Aug. 25, 2014 ODR wants to get Team Edwards out and about In the coming months Edwards personnel can expect to see representatives form Outdoor Recreation in the Exchange to assist in signing up for email notifications. ODR is planning trips for all types of interests such as hiking, fishing, camping, white water rafting and deep sea fishing. The trips are
March 11, 2014 Odyssey teams win at regionals, headed to state Edwards AFB schools flexed their academic muscles by winning a regional academic competition and are now on their way to the state Odyssey of the Mind tournament.Through the efforts of students, teachers, parents and volunteers, the schools on Edwards continue to improve the educational
June 3, 2014 Off into the wild blue yonder... Keeping with tradition, Col. Daniel D. Daetz is sprayed down with water and champagne by (center-left) his wife Esme, Douglas Daetz, his father, and Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander. The celebration followed Daetz's final qualification flight aboard an F-16 May 29. A retirement
April 20, 2017 Officers' Spouses Club hands out scholarships The Edwards Officers’ Spouses Club held their annual scholarship dinner and award ceremony April 12 at Stripes Lounge in the Oasis Community Center. Eight local high school students were recognized and presented scholarships that will help pay for some of their college expenses. The EOSC provided
Feb. 26, 2010 Officials announce E-8 selection stats Air Force officials selected 1,269 of 13,741 eligible master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant for a selection rate of 9.24 percent.The average score for those selected was 665.85, with an average time in grade of 4.38 years and an average time in service of 20.2 years, respectively.
Nov. 16, 2009 Officials announce fiscal 2010 force management measures Air Force officials announced today measures to meet the fiscal 2010 end strength of 331,700, requiring personnel management actions to reduce the force by approximately 3,700 officers and enlisted members through voluntary and involuntary early separation and retirement programs. Eligible Airmen
July 24, 2008 Officials release facts about new GI Bill Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs officials are working out the details of a new education benefit recently approved by Congress that goes into effect August 1, 2009. "The absolute most important part of the new G.I Bill is that none of it takes effect until next year," said Rita Hughson,
Nov. 9, 2009 Officials release new selective re-enlistment bonus list Pentagon officials recently released the latest selective re-enlistment bonus list which contains 91 Air Force specialties. The revised listing places a greater emphasis on retaining Airmen with 17 months to six years of service, said Tech. Sgt. Christopher Dowlearn, NCO in charge of Air Force
Dec. 22, 2009 Officials seek 10 enlisted for AFIT degree program Air Force Institute of Technology officials are offering 10 noncommissioned officers the opportunity to pursue an advanced science, engineering or management degree at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.Ten NCOs from around the Air Force will be selected in February to attend the Enlisted-to-AFIT