Sept. 1, 2009 MHS To Honor Outstanding Female Physicians The Chief Human Capital Office of the Military Health System announces the launch of the new annual "Building Stronger Female Physician Leaders in the MHS" award. The award, which is the first of its kind, identifies and honors outstanding female physicians who have made significant contributions to
Sept. 1, 2009 Team Edwards reaches new desktop 'Vistas' With the goals of increasing network security, improving compliance and staying in-step with Air Force mandates, Col. Paul Hardy, 95th Communications Group commander, is urging everyone to prepare for the on-going, base-wide migration to Microsoft Vista. "To reap the rewards of a more secure and
Aug. 31, 2009 Distractions pose threats to drivers Whether driving on base to work or going down to Lancaster to see a movie, talking on a cell phone without a hands free device is against the law, studies have found that distractions to the driver are the leading cause of traffic accidents. Talking on the cell phone or sending text messages while
Aug. 31, 2009 Staying aware of tire wear Tire care, while important throughout the year, is especially critical during the hot months of summer. Many families travel away from Edwards during the summer for vacations. These long trips, heavy loads, high speeds, and higher temperatures all put additional stress on tires. · Check tires
Aug. 27, 2009 Steam car team surpasses century-old record A British steam car team set the record for the fastest speed traveled by a steam car with an official speed of 148.308 miles per hour Aug. 26, breaking the previous world record of 127.659 set in Daytona Beach Fla. in 1906. "The steam car tests are exactly complementary to what we do here every
Aug. 27, 2009 General Yeager to be inducted into California HOF Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver announced the 2009 inductees to The California Museum's California Hall of Fame Aug. 25. Included in the 12 inductees is Maj. Gen. Chuck Yeager, famed test pilot and first man to break the sound barrier. Conceived by Ms. Shriver, First Lady
Aug. 26, 2009 Air Force takes next step in evolution of fitness culture With the implementation of the Air Force's new Physical Training instruction, once again, the Air Force will enhance its fitness culture. "The changes coming next year are positive," said Chief Master Sgt. Eric Jaren, 95th Air Base Wing command chief. "The best part is the new system is supported by