Edwards basketball team looks forward to promising postseason

When the Pacific West Military Athletic Conference tipped-off Oct.1, 12 teams, aspired to be crowned league champion. Half have already been eliminated on their way to the League Championship Tournament at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Feb. 20, from that tournament; only one team will advance to San

AFFTC Legal Office explains the Presidential Election Campaign Fund

Each year, millions of people misinterpret the question regarding campaign funds on their 1040 federal tax returns. Most taxpayers check the "no" box because of the mistaken belief that they are being asked to donate their money to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. The concept of the

Edwards 2010 AFAF campaign begins

Edwards six-week campaign to raise money for the Air Force Assistance Fund began Feb. 8 and will run through March 19.According to the Air Force Assistance Fund Web site, The AFAF was established to provide for an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to the

CVA to put Edwards information weapon system to the test

Just like the aircraft flying combat missions, the computers Edwards Airmen use every day is a weapon system too, in the war for information superiority.The Edwards network repels thousands of attacks daily. Most are turned back by powerful boundary protection servers. But, if even one gets through,

How to ski safely, prevent injuries

Surrounding Edwards, there are five to eight different locations to go skiing within a two hours. Skiing and snowboarding, downhill or alpine is considered a safe sport, accounting for an average of 34 deaths a year, or 0.69 fatalities per million, that is however, providing skiers were have proper

Team Edwards holds retreat ceremony

AFFTC/SEG provides tips for driving safely in the rain

Driving in the rain at Edwards can be unique. After all the rain we've had recently, the ground is saturated. Because of that, it is important for everybody to be careful in the low lying areas where the water has flooded. As it stands, driving can be very dangerous, whether on a normal residential

Edwards captains receive 'major' promotion

Twenty-nine Edwards captains were selected for promotion to major Feb. 4. The following are selected for the promotion: Daniel Daehler - 56th Training SquadronBrian Pena -- 563th Flying Training SquadronThomas Walker -- 563th Flying Training SquadronClifford Scruggs -- 373rd Training SquadronBryan

Operation Get Out of Dodge keeps Edwards Airmen sharp, ready

With the possibility of a short notice Unit Compliance Inspection at anytime, the installation exercise management team held an exercise titled Operation Get Out of Dodge Jan. 25 to the 27.In addition to the possibility of an unforeseen UCI, basewide exercises also allow for all personnel to be

No Tricare hike in 2011 budget request

Tricare recipients will see no increase in their premiums next year if Congress approves that provision of the fiscal 2011 defense budget request, as expected.However, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told reporters Feb. 1 that he wants to work with Congress to find ways to help control escalating