June 17, 2009 Criss Angel has blast at Edwards Criss Angel, star of the television show "Mindfreak" filmed a one-hour special for his fifth season premiere here June 15. The celebrity took time to visit with more than 200 fans at Edwards and sign autographs in the Stripes Lounge at the Oasis Community Center. "Edwards personifies the future of
June 17, 2009 Disabled veteran discusses life after the military An Army Specialist at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, in 2006 was on a three-vehicle convoy operation when, out of nowhere came a white station wagon slammed into one of the convoy vehicle and exploded. As if the vehicle-borne improvised explosive device wasn't enough, the convoy came
June 17, 2009 Construction site driving safety As many of you are aware, many roads on base are under construction with many more upcoming. Rosamond, Lancaster and Fitzgerald Boulevards as well as the South Gate and North Gate all currently remain operational while under construction. While keeping those roads open avoids large detours and makes
June 16, 2009 AAFES hours of operation during Fourth of July weekend The Edwards Army and Air Force Exchange Facility will observe the following operating hours over the Fourth of July Weekend. The Edwards Main Store, Armed Forces Bank, Car Care Center, Popeye's, Charley's, Taco Bell and Baskin Robbins will be open from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. on July 3 and 4. The Shoppette
June 16, 2009 Air Force officials release technical sergeant selections Air Force officials selected 7,724 of 37,172 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 20.78 percent. The average score for those selected was 319.69, with an average time in grade and time in service of 5.68 and 10.85 years respectively. The average score
June 15, 2009 Criss Angel to "Mindfreak" Edwards Illusionist Criss Angel will bring his entourage to Edwards, June 15, to tape a one-hour season opener for his 5th season of Mindfreak for the Arts & Entertainment network. Edwards personnel are invited to the Stripes Lounge in the Oasis Community Center, at 12:30 p.m. Monday, for a meet and greet
June 12, 2009 Free Concert to Feature Gabriel and Underwood Col. Arnald D. Gabriel, Conductor Emeritus of the Air Force Band, will guest conduct the Los Angeles Pierce Symphonic Winds in a free outdoor concert in Woodland Hills on August 2, that will also feature saxophone soloist Dale Underwood, retired Master Chief Musician, Navy Band. The repertoire will
June 12, 2009 TRICARE Communicators Receive National Kudos The hard work of TRICARE Communications and Customer Service paid off recently, when several products and campaigns were honored with national awards. Heading the list of awards were three Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards from the 2009 National Association of Government Communicators competition.
June 10, 2009 Air Force officials revise fitness program The need for a "clear, understandable and simpler" fitness program will mean significant changes to the Air Force's current fitness program, said the service's top officer during a senior leadership conference held June 4 through 6 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Air Force Chief of Staff