Iraqis get help from Coalition forces

Citizens of Bedouin camps located in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah near Contingency Operating Base Adder are receiving continued help from Coalition forces through humanitarian aid operations. An operation, Dec. 16, included Soldiers from 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team,

Airman Leadership School graduates Class 09-A

Fifteen senior airmen graduated from the Airman Leadership School recently. Airman Leadership School is the first of three programs enlisted professionals attend as they progress through their military career. Airman Leadership School prepares Airmen to be professional warfighting Airmen who can

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Base closed; clinic, DeCA, AAFES services still available

Edwards AFB is closed Dec. 18 due to the recent snow storm. However, base personnel are expected to report for normal duty hours Dec. 19. For urgent medical care, the main and aerospace clinic are scheduled to remain open until 4 p.m. today. Also, the Defense Commissary Agency and all Army and Air

Edwards service station tests will limit gasoline sales Friday

The AAFES service station will have periodic service disruptions Friday, December 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for systems tests. Gasoline pumps will be periodically unavailable during that time, however, the retail store and service bays will be open for business. AAFES regrets the necessary

Happy Holidays, Team Edwards

It's the most wonderful time of the year. The time of year that gives us all the chance to relax, recharge, and refresh ourselves. This is the time of year for reflection. The holiday season is here. In this season, I have a few reflections of my own: From the time of our founding fathers through

Desert snow puts Edwards on two-hour delay

A rare desert snow storm has Edwards AFB operating on a two-hour delay Thursday, Dec. 18. Base officials have approved a 9:30 a.m. show time to allow Edwards employees ample time to safely traverse the oddly wintered roadways in the greater Antelope Valley. "Winter snow is a rare treat that brings

Winter weather affects Edwards operations

(Special note: Due to adverse weather conditions Edwards AFB is currently closed. Current information can be found at the Edwards Vital Information link on www.edwards.af.mil, or by calling the Straight Talk Line at (661) 277-2345. Base residents can also check the Commander's Access Channel 6 on

Presidential order excuses federal employees from duty Dec. 26

President Bush signed an Executive Order excusing federal employees from duty on Dec. 26. For civilian personnel: This order falls within the scope of laws regulating the observance of holidays. Dec. 26 will be considered a holiday for purposes of pay and leave documentation. Timecards should be

Holiday season poses DUI risks

With the holiday season almost here, the Drug Demand Reduction office wants to remind Team Edwards about ways to prevent incidents resulting from people driving under the influence. As of December, the base has had 10 DUI cases, including military and civilian personnel. "Team Edwards can never let