Sept. 7, 2012 September is National Fruit and Vegetable Month According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) consuming a diet high in fruits and vegetables is associated with lower risk for numerous chronic diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease. To get a healthy variety, think color by revisiting these bright and colorful powerhouses of a
Aug. 29, 2017 September is National Preparedness Month Throughout September, Edwards Office of Emergency Management will be out and about with the “Spin-the-Wheel, Win-a-Prize!” game three days a week educating the Edwards community about emergency management preparedness.People can answer a question and win a prize. The events can help people learn
Sept. 3, 2018 September is National Preparedness Month National Preparedness month occurs every September and was created to educate communities on different types of disasters. It is important for everyone to know what to do before, during and after a disaster. At Edwards Air Force Base, we are under constant threat from several hazards and being
Aug. 24, 2012 September promotions Team Edwards celebrated it's latest crop of promotees in a ceremony at the Stripes Lounge in the Oasis Community Center Aug. 30. Congratulations to our latest promotees.To Senior Master Sgt.Master Sgt. Thorsten S. Mauthe Master Sgt. Christopher A. Easter Master Sgt. Paul A. Wescott Jr. To Master
Feb. 8, 2013 Sequestration would impact AFMC mission Air Force Materiel Command will be forced to implement spending reductions that will have substantial impact on its mission if sequestration takes effect March 1. These reductions along with other Air Force-wide cuts will ultimately harm overall Air Force operations and readiness, Air Force
Oct. 12, 2011 Sergeant assists cleanup, earns 'Dare to Soar Award' from Edwards Chiefs Group The Edwards Chiefs Group surprised Tech. Sgt. Jessica R. Carper, 412th Maintenance Logistics Squadron, with the group's "Dare to Soar Award" at the Strike Zone Bowling Alley here Oct. 3.In front of her peers, the Airman was thanked publicly for going above and beyond the call of duty in her service
Jan. 30, 2008 Sergeant puts service before self, helps fellow Airman Nothing can prepare a person to receive a late-night phone call regarding a fellow Airman who has been in a serious accident and who might not live to see tomorrow. But on Nov. 19, 2006, Tech. Sgt. Tahesha German was notified that one of her troops, then Staff Sgt. Eric Raley, was a victim of a
Nov. 14, 2007 Sergeant receives medal for act of courage An Edwards sergeant recently received the Air Force Commendation Medal for an act of courage displayed while stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. in 2006. Tech. Sgt. Maurice Osborne, 412th Flight Test Squadron flight attendant, received the award for aiding an injured motorist involved in a
July 9, 2013 Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: What you need to know The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protects persons serving on active duty from adverse consequences to their legal rights that may result from their service.Some SCRA protections apply to reservists and guardsmen called to serve on active duty. Other protections apply to members who have always