Dec. 7, 2009 Team Edwards plays 'Santa' to deployed troops Team Edwards is deploying 109 care packages to the area of responsibility as part of Operation Touch our Warriors, each bearing a mission -- to bring holiday joy to deployed Edwards Airmen.Operation Touch our Warriors is an Edwards annual tradition, where the whole community donate items and
Dec. 2, 2009 Veteran gives time, effort to Team Edwards "Just do it."What sounds like an advertisement for a sports apparel company is actually a philosophy practiced by a man whose selfless devotion to everything military is making a difference in the Edwards community.In November, David Troescher, a Vietnam Veteran, helped in the improvement of the
Dec. 2, 2009 Choices Let Guard, Reserve Members Transition with TRICARE The activation and deactivation cycle of National Guard and Reserve members can be a challenging process for service members and their families. TRICARE now offers many options for recently deactivated guardsmen, reservists and their families to maintain their health during the transition from
Dec. 2, 2009 NASA aircraft flies California Post-Burn imaging mission NASA's remotely piloted Predator B, named Ikhana, aircraft equipped with an infrared imaging sensor recently conducted post-burn assessments of two Southern California wildfire sites, the Piute Fire in Kern County and the Station Fire in the Angeles National Forest. The unmanned aircraft completed a
Dec. 2, 2009 Tops In Blue seeking new talent, auditions open The Air Force's premier entertainment group, Tops In Blue, is seeking new performers to be part of the 2010 Tops In Blue World Tour.Air Force "Mission Audition" is open to all members of the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard, regardless of rank or career field.The group is looking
Dec. 2, 2009 Transfer Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits easier with new virtual application A new module in the virtual Military Personnel Flight that will simplify the process of transferring Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to dependents is set to launch this month.The new vMPF module will check an Airman's eligibility and allow Airmen to fill out, sign, and send the required statement of
Dec. 2, 2009 3-year Korea option opens up to federal employees A 36-month tour option has been approved for federal employees accepting accompanied tours to select bases in Korea, a move designed to create greater continuity of operations, increased long-term savings, and an improved quality of life for civilian employees and their families.A memorandum by Gail
Dec. 2, 2009 Airman's Attic makes move to new facility The Airman's Attic has moved to a new location and larger facility in an effort to better serve its Edwards Air Force Base family.Although not yet set up or ready to serve, Nichole Parker, facility manager and her team of volunteers opened the Attic for two days at the beginning of this week to help