June 24, 2009 Theater to show new Transformers movie June 27, the Base Theater will show a free screening of the recently released Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen movie at 6 p.m. Parts of the movie were filmed here and several of Edwards personnel may appear in the sequel. Theater doors will open at 4 p.m. for open seating. People are asked to
June 22, 2009 TRICARE and Dependent Parents The extent of TRICARE coverage isn't limited to spouses and children. In some cases, it also covers family members, such as dependent parents and parents-in-law. The process to register your parents or parents-in-law as dependents varies by military branch. After a dependant parent's dependent
June 19, 2009 Base residents must protect both pets and predators Bobcat attacks on family pets continue in base housing and coyotes roam base backyards and side streets with a common purpose - gathering food. Why base housing? Because, base officials say, some residents have taught them that that's where the food is. For the sake of both pets and predators, it's
June 19, 2009 Edwards to conduct base-wide exercises Edwards Air Force Base will conduct a series of readiness exercises Monday, June 22 through Wednesday, June 24. Some exercise events may result in temporary gate closures at three entrances to the base for limited periods of time. These closures will not affect morning or afternoon traffic, but may
June 17, 2009 412th OSS makes quick work of 95th FSS After a recent change and subsequent roster reshuffle the 412th Operations Squadron only gave up three runs in four innings, a feat quite uncommon to slow pitch softball. "We've got a couple of new players that came in and our team has a lot of speed," said Cliff Hebler, 412th OSS coach. "We're
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