Jan. 12, 2011 Thrift Shop begins New Year with new manager, provides same great value, benefits Volunteer staff members and customers of the Edwards Thrift Shop joined in celebrating Customer Appreciation week and bidding adieu to, the shop's manager of nearly two years.Dec. 14 and 15 were special days at the Thrift Shop as the staff closed out the year by offering customers special holiday
Jan. 12, 2011 Self-care class, resource guide help when there isn't a doctor in the house Wouldn't it be ideal if we all had a doctor or nurse in our house assisting us when we get sick? It would save money and time while limiting trips to the doctor's office.Self-Care 101 is an Air Force Materiel Command promoted course designed to assist federal civilian employees with improving their
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