July 31, 2019 Snakes, robots and books! More than 200 Team Edwards members and their family attended the event the Edwards Youth Newcomer's Info Fair at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 30. The event was put together by the Airmen & Family Readiness Center, Operation Homefront and the Edwards AFB First Sergeant's association.
March 14, 2022 SOAR helps teen rise to challenges of military life Christeen Greenwell is an Airman, military spouse and the mother of a teen. She’s also one of the founders of a resiliency program for teens at Edwards Air Force Base called Support, Outreach, Action, Resilience. SOAR was created in the aftermath of two teen deaths by suicide in 2020 – one of whom
Oct. 8, 2013 Soaring Academy supports wounded service members The Southern California Soaring Academy, located at Crystal Airport in the Antelope Valley, is open to the public four days a week, Friday through Monday. On the days when the academy is closed, the non-profit organization uses their resources to encourage wounded service members and veterans
June 27, 2016 Social media and your background investigation If it's one thing that has become very significant to our daily lives, it's the use of social media. However, with a new federal policy in place, social media is now about to become significant to the federal background investigation process.As of May 12, 2016, director of National Intelligence
July 23, 2007 Soil samples at construction site show no sign of valley fever Negative soil sample test results taken from the Tamarisk Plains construction site next to the Child Development Center here may help ease concerns expressed by parents that dust blowing from the site might expose their children to spores that cause valley fever. Five soil samples taken from various
March 7, 2016 Solar energy project completed at Plant 42 The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has spearheaded an effort to generate alternative energy for the southern California market and generate revenue for Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, through a unique Enhanced Use Lease agreement with NRG Solar Oasis LLC. The project was jointly
April 13, 2011 Some 200 Edwards volunteers find fulfillment, opportunities in helping others Rewards come in many forms. At Edwards, many people find it rewarding when helping others. A great way to help is to join the Edwards Volunteer Program."Volunteering in some way or another to help others has always been a part of the Edwards community," said Melida McWeeney, Airman and Family
July 30, 2010 Some AAFES gas pumps closed for upgrades To accommodate environmental technology upgrades the AAFES gas station will close its center island for six days beginning Aug 2. The upgrades will better monitor the fuels system and bring the base service station up to new California environmental standards, making EAFB AAFES the first station in