Aug. 3, 2011 'Sharp' 31st TES Airman earns Diamond Sharp Award for helping community Senior Airman Anthony Hay, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, was awarded the Diamond Sharp Award from the First Sergeant's Council for services above and beyond the call of duty.When a call for help went out from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9657 in Rosamond, Calif. after the facility had been
Sept. 28, 2011 Sharper focus - Edwards security is part of everyone's job description Although Edwards has always been considered a safe place to live and work, Team Edwards has sharpened its focus to stay a step ahead of the evolving threats to security in the world today."We've made several changes on how we deal with security here," said Maj. Gregory C. Jarmusz Jr., 95th Security
Feb. 2, 2011 Shooters of all ages fire away at Edwards Rod and Gun Club Skeet and trap shooting came about as a way for hunters to hone their skills before heading into the wilderness to hunt for game.Through the years the intent of target shooting hasn't changed much, but at the Edwards Rod and Gun Club members claim they get a whole lot more than just target
Sept. 4, 2014 Shoplifting at Edwards Exchange, resulting costs to military community, down in 2013 According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, there are approximately 27 million shoplifters in America, accounting for more than $35 million a day in losses. This fact is not lost on retailers such as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service.While it may not be evident to the naked
July 21, 2015 Shoppers can score a share of $5,000 with Exchange back-to-school sweepstakes Military shoppers can get a head start on their back-to-school shopping list with $5,000 in prizes from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Hershey and Mars.From July 17 to Aug. 20, authorized shoppers worldwide can enter for a chance to win one of 10 $500 Exchange gift cards."Back to school
June 16, 2014 Shopping Edwards AFB Exchange pays dividends Airmen and their families shopping and dining at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores and restaurants on Edwards Air Force Base generated a dividend of more than $481,000 last year for Air Force quality-of-life programs.Over the past 10 years, the Exchange has provided more than $2.4 billion in
Aug. 19, 2015 Shopping the Edwards Exchange pays dividends Airmen and their families shopping and dining at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores and restaurants on Edwards generated $480,196.04 last year for Air Force quality-of-life programs.Over the past 10 years, the Exchange has provided more than $2.4 billion in dividends to military programs
Oct. 21, 2013 Shopping the Exchange pays $224 million in dividends The Army & Air Force Exchange Service Board of Directors announced that the Exchange paid a dividend of $224 million in 2012. These funds are critical to Army, Air Force, National Guard, Marine Corps and Navy morale, welfare and recreation efforts. "Historically, roughly two-thirds of Exchange
June 18, 2012 Shredder safety A paper shredder offers an easy way to destroy a document, and helps reduce concerns about privacy. Unfortunately, Consumer Product Safety Commission data indicates a total of about 2,000 people were treated in hospitals for business and office machine injuries during 2003, and about30% of those
July 31, 2008 Shuttle exercise clears Edwards for landing In preparation for the possibility of the arrival of an orbiter, Team Edwards and NASA Dryden Research Center performed a shuttle landing exercise July 26. Human Space Flight requires the base to conduct two exercises a year to ensure its capabilities to support landings still meet NASA's standards.