May 11, 2017 Police Week honors fallen officers, defenders National Police Week is a time when we honor those police officers who have sacrificed their lives in service to their communities. The event traces its history to 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed a declaration designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it
May 19, 2016 Police week recognizes sacrifice In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.This week, the 412th Security Forces Squadron has celebrated and acknowledged the men and women in law enforcement who lay their lives
Nov. 10, 2009 Policy opens federal job opportunities for qualifying military spouses A new executive policy has pushed open the door for qualifying military spouses to enter the federal workforce, enabling them to apply for more jobs advertised on USAJOBS.Executive Order 13473, which went into effect Sept. 11, 2009, identified three groups of qualifying spouses now eligible to apply
Oct. 8, 2008 Pollution Prevention Expo greens up Edwards Environmental Management hosted Edwards Pollution Prevention Expo on Sept. 24. The expo featured a day of workshops on greening the government in observance of Pollution Prevention Week. "The Air Force is the largest purchaser of renewable energy in the U.S.," said Baha Zarah, from the Air Force
Nov. 18, 2024 Poncho’s Piano: An Air Force Legacy Story Poncho’s piano belonged to Earlene Hayes, a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots and grandmother of 412th Test Wing deputy commander Col. James Hayes.
Nov. 9, 2010 Porras receives 'Dare to Soar' award Mr. Fred Porras, a civilian security officer assigned to 95th Security Forces Squadron, recently received the 'Dare to Soar' award from the Edwards' Chief's Group."'Dare to Soar' is an award that is presented to military and civilian members who are recognized for going above and beyond their
Feb. 2, 2017 Portable Manned Interactive Cockpit goes on the road One of last year’s quick-kill innovation projects, the Portable Manned Interactive Cockpit, was deployed to Orlando, Florida, to participate in the Operation Blended Warrior event in December. This was the second year of a four-year event and Edwards AFB's Mark Louton (software developer and flyer),
Jan. 11, 2016 Portion of Popson Ave. to close for road work West Popson Ave. will be closed to traffic between Spiro Ave. and Airman's Dr. starting Jan. 20 through Jan. 21. This will allow trenching to be done to install a new communications conduit in support of the renovation of Dorm 2423. East-bound and west-bound traffic will be able to use Methusa Rd.
May 9, 2016 Positive Urine Tests and Prescription Drugs: What Every Airman Should Know! The abuse of prescription drugs is the fastest growing drug problem in the United States, and this trend is reflected in the military. While pain medications are effective in alleviating suffering from injuries, they are dangerous and potentially addictive when used outside of medical supervision.