Dec. 7, 2015 2016 Edwards Tax Center: dates, eligibility and volunteer information Tax center overview and eligibilityThe primary mission of the Tax Center is to provide free computerized preparation and electronic filing of Federal and California state income tax returns to military personnel and eligible dependents. The Tax Center is staffed by volunteers who are certified to
Dec. 7, 2015 Edwards AFB shoppers can support service members this holiday season with gift cards Edwards AFB Exchange shoppers can send a little holiday cheer to military service members this year by purchasing an Exchange gift card.Service members can use Exchange gift cards to purchase snacks, electronics, books, clothing or even jewelry at any Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine Corps
Dec. 2, 2015 Aero Club raffles off free flight at open house What does it take to learn to fly? The Edwards AFB Aero Club answered that question during their open house Nov. 30. Visitors were invited to a hot dog lunch and entered in a raffle for a free orientation flight with instruction.A tour of the facility included the classroom used for instruction and
Dec. 2, 2015 December Family Advocacy classes Description of December 2015 Classes & Workshops. For more information, or to register, call 661-277-5292:P.R.E.P. (Couple's Relationship Enhancement Workshop): This six-week workshop is intended to address issues such as negotiating and resolving conflict, power struggles, communication challenges
Dec. 2, 2015 Holiday fire safety tips Decorating your homes and business offices is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your chances of fire and decorative items such as electric lights, candles, wreaths and paper/plastic materials can become more of a hazard than
Nov. 23, 2015 Civilian workforce updated at 412th TW commander's calls Three commander's calls were held Nov. 19 at the base theater to give updates to Edwards AFB's civilian workforce and to address any questions or concerns that civilian employees may have.Three sessions were held to ensure all civilians who wanted to attend got the chance. They all had one recurring
Nov. 23, 2015 Astronaut application window opens mid-December Eligible active duty officers and enlisted members interested in astronaut duty can submit an application package to NASA via the USAJobs website between Dec. 15 and mid-February, 2016.Interested Airmen must also submit a separate application package to the Air Force Astronaut Nomination Board using
Nov. 17, 2015 Tops in Blue sings "Freedom's Song" at Edwards USAF entertainment unit Tops in Blue appeared on the base theater stage Nov. 14 as more than a band. They were an opportunity for Team Edwards families to leave their worries at the door and just enjoy being free.This year's show "Freedom's Song" travelled through American time and culture to bring
Nov. 17, 2015 Edwards AFB Exchange keeps the 'thanks' in Thanksgiving With a quarter of its work force comprised of military family members, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a true example of family serving family. As such, the focus on Thanksgiving will be on family. "As a part of the military community, the Exchange understands that time with family, for
Nov. 17, 2015 Winter fire safety The high cost of home heating fuels has caused Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. The use of wood burning stoves is growing, space heaters are selling rapidly and fireplaces are burning wood and manmade logs. These methods of heating may be acceptable; however, they are a