April 9, 2010 Legal Office assists eligible Edwards employees Edwards Legal Office sees more than 1,800 clients a year for legal assistance. Annually, Judge Advocate General Corps offices assist more than 243,800 clients.With the numbers constantly rising, the JAG Corps has established a Web site that provides information to help clients with their needs. To
April 9, 2010 Edwards Civil Engineers Celebrate Energy Reduction this Earth Day Energy and environmental engineers will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day April 22 by reflecting on past energy reduction successes and planning future ones. "I feel passionate about the mission for the base," said Col. Jerry L. Gandy, 95th Air Base Wing commander. "Part of that mission is
April 9, 2010 Claims process explained In the last five years, there have been many changes to the claims process and how to go about filing a claim. Most moves after March 2008 are Full Replacement Value moves. Under the rules of FRV, people file their claims directly with the carrier that moved the household goods. Here are a few
April 8, 2010 Edwards kicks off National Child Abuse Prevention Month with 'Play Day in the Park' With an estimated 130 children and parents on-hand at Arnold Park, Col. David Bek, Individual Mobilization Augmentee to the 95th Air Base Wing commander, issued a proclamation to Edwards families on April 1 that kicked-off the base's observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month."We are here
April 7, 2010 KC-135 ARAI testing aims at fueling efficiency The Air Force Flight Test Center constantly conducts flight tests and gathers data to maintain America's tactical dominance in the sky. Along with testing the increased lethality of weapons systems and state-of-the-art aircraft, the AFFTC looks to improve the Air Force's efficiency. The KC-135
April 5, 2010 412th TW, Airmen receive Aviation Resource Management awards Edwards 412th Test Wing continues to shine after being awarded the 2009 Sergeant Millard D. "Dee" Cambell Aviation Resource Management Team of the Year Award in the large unit category. Outstanding ARM awards for senior noncommissioned officer, noncommissioned officer and airman of the year, also
April 1, 2010 First quarter 2010 sees eight Edwards Airmen receive Articles 15 In the first quarter of 2010, eight Articles 15 were given as nonjudicial punishment to Edwards Airmen for violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.NJP provides commanders with the essential means of maintaining order and discipline. NJP also promotes behavioral changes in servicemembers
March 31, 2010 Edwards completes housing project Team Edwards celebrated the completion of the housing construction project, that built 291 new homes here March 26. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1486 South Palmetto Drive marked the end of a five-year, $100-million project, which brings new homes and improved quality of life to the community.The
March 31, 2010 Branch Elementary students soar past reading goal Under overcast skies and a brisk, blustery breeze, more than 850 students and teachers of Edwards Branch School here gathered March 31 to recognize the reading accomplishments of seven students who read the most minutes during the month of March."Today's gathering is a culminating event for the
March 31, 2010 Edwards AFAF committee holds bowling tournament Team Edwards 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund committee held a bowling tournament at the High Desert Lanes March 26.Roughly 90 Airmen from across the base attended the event."This event was well attended by all units across the base," said Master Sgt. Tonya Freeman, Edwards AFAF campaign key worker.