July 30, 2010 Some AAFES gas pumps closed for upgrades To accommodate environmental technology upgrades the AAFES gas station will close its center island for six days beginning Aug 2. The upgrades will better monitor the fuels system and bring the base service station up to new California environmental standards, making EAFB AAFES the first station in
July 28, 2010 Col. Platt assumes command of AFRL, Det 7, at Edwards Lt. Col. Michael H. Platt assumed command of Air Force Research Laboratory, Propulsion Directorate, Detachment 7 during a formal Air Force assumption of command ceremony July 27. He will serve as Associate Director and Detachment 7 Commander. In this capacity, he is responsible for the safety,
July 28, 2010 'Apples to apples' - new calculations reveal even higher savings for commissary customers I could use an extra $369 a month in my pocket! And here's how - shop the commissary! "Delivering substantial savings to the brave men and women of our armed forces is now, and always has been, our top priority," said Thomas E. Milks, acting Defense Commissary Agency director and chief operating
July 28, 2010 Branch Elementary to conduct New Student Orientation New Student orientation for Branch Elementary School will be Aug. 10 at 3 p.m. This orientation is open to all students in grades one through six and their parents, in the Intermediate Multi-purpose room located at 1585 Forbes Ave. Kindergarten orientation is Aug. 12 with orientation for morning
July 27, 2010 Edwards students return from leadership camp Three Desert High School students returned home after a week of participating in grueling physical and mental exercises designed to prepare them for future leadership roles.They each said one of the most important lessons they learned while attending the Air Force Services Teen Leadership Camp in
July 27, 2010 95th ABW Career Assistance Advisor position open to applicants Master sergeants at Edwards interested in becoming the 95th Air Base Wing career assistance advisor can apply by sending a message to 95abw.ccc@edwards.af.mil by August 6. Messages must include name, rank, Air Force Specialty Code, time on station, time in service, unit assigned/MAJCOM, commander's
July 23, 2010 Marine Reserves keep 'Phrogs' flying in Peru On board the USS New Orleans off the coast of Peru, Marine reservists attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 are busy keeping the "Phrogs" flying.The squadron is providing all air transport during the multinational military training exercises, Partnership of the Americas and Southern
July 21, 2010 Air Force Instruction 44-121 sets stringent standards An Air Force official guidance memorandum was released June 9 which amends Air Force Instruction 44-121, the "Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program (ADAPT)." This amendment prohibits the use of any intoxicating substances when used in any manner to alter mood or function. This
July 21, 2010 Burger King drive-thru open for business Burger King's drive-thru is open for business until the close of business August 26. Starting August 27, the whole restaurant will close for up-grade renovations to the kitchen.According to Russ Hinrichs, Army-Air Force Exchange Service manager here, the remodeling and renovation project is right