Feb. 25, 2013 Prevent nests to keep nuisance birds away Despite the pleasures of watching birds or hearing their songs, sometimes living in close proximity with birds can be a hassle - ravens get into trash cans, a blackbird might dive bomb the family dog and house finches may start raising their young right next to a shiny new car.Birds frequent areas
Aug. 31, 2012 Prevent Terrorism As we approach another anniversary of the terror attacks on 9/11, we are reminded of the importance of situational awareness and the need to report suspicious activity to local law enforcement offices and our base security forces. Much has changed since September 11, 2001 to increase our nation's
Nov. 16, 2020 Preventing Seasonal Flu The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against influenza is to get a flu vaccine every flu season. Flu vaccine has been shown in research studies to reduce flu related illnesses and the risk of serious flu complications
Aug. 18, 2014 Price matching saves Edwards AFB Exchange shoppers millions Whether shopping in stores or online, Airmen, retirees and their families get the lowest price at the Edwards Air Force Base Exchange. In fact, Edwards AFB shoppers who price matched in 2013 at the Exchange saved $46,156.00.At brick-and-mortar locations, price differences of $10 or less are matched
July 28, 2023 PRIME Students Sacrifice Summer to Study STEM The 412th Test Wing’s STEM program has wrapped up another successful year of its PRIME outreach program. PRIME, short for Promoting Relevance and Interest in Mathematical Experiences, is a four-week summer math class specially designed to empower incoming freshmen by strengthening their math skills
March 13, 2008 Privatized housing on horizon for Edwards Moving toward the privatization of military family housing, Edwards recently showcased the base's housing area for several home developers. The effort is part of an Air Force initiative to privatize all military housing in the continental United States. "There are only 20 bases Air Force wide that
Aug. 15, 2014 Prizes, pizza, close out Base Library Summer Reading Program With Edwards AFB's schools beginning Aug. 18, the Edwards Base Library ended this year's Base Library Summer Reading Program with a grand finale Aug. 15.Children received a prize for every 10 books they read, up to 100 books. Those who completed all 100 books during the program were entered into a
June 8, 2017 Professional development The May 2017 First Term Airman’s Center class poses for a group photo on the rooftop patio area of Club Muroc May 26. FTAC is a five-day course that provides informative briefings and training for newly assigned Airmen who have just arrived at their first permanent duty station. Upon completion of
March 23, 2017 Professional development The March 2017 First Term Airman’s Center class poses for a group photo on the rooftop patio area of Club Muroc March 17. FTAC is a five-day course that provides informative briefings and training for newly assigned Airmen who have just arrived at their first permanent duty station. Upon