Club 1830 reopens with '80s-inspired party

Edwards' Club 1830 will have a grand reopening at the Stripes Lounge in the Oasis Community Center here April 18, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., with a 1980s-themed party. Team Edwards' Club 1830 is equivalent to the Army's Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, otherwise known as BOSS -- a morale, welfare

Commissary helps shoppers save money

The Edwards Commissary helps people shopping there save money by providing items that are priced lower than off-base stores.On average, a single person can save about $1,000 a year, while a couple can save about $2,000 by shopping at the Commissary, said Andrew Brookes, Edwards Commissary store

Annual spring cleaning is vital to home safety

Spring cleaning is an annual ritual for many people. Just as the first bloom of spring ushers in a new beginning for nature, our spring cleaning habits signify a fresh start for us after the long winter months. Spring cleaning is the ideal time to check homes and yards for dangerous materials and

Senior NCOs hike for fitness

A group of about 65 Team Edwards senior noncommissioned officers went on an early-morning 4.5 mile hike through the Mojave Desert here April 11. The hike, which started at 6:30 a.m., was part of the monthly senior NCOs' "Fit to Fight" team building exercise. Besides the hike itself, Team Edwards

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Free concert improves spiritual wellness

The Edwards Chapel is hosting a free concert at the Chapel Two annex here April 19 at 6 p.m. The free event, which begins with a potluck dinner at 4:30 p.m., is intended to promote basewide spiritual wellness and morale. Julie Nevel, an independent Christian singer based in Harrisburg, Pa., will be

412th OG holds commander's call, talks about DUI

With an increase in drinking and driving incidents by Edwards members, the 412th Operations Group held a mandatory commander's call at the base theater April 4. Since the beginning of the year, 11 Edwards drivers have been cited for driving under the influence, with the last one on March 29. "I am

Annual tree spraying underway

The annual tree spraying for main base, family housing and the Air Force Research Laboratory is scheduled for April 15 through June 30. The tree spraying will reduce or eliminate the Elm Leaf Beetle Larvae that affect area trees each year. All Elm and Ash trees will be sprayed. Cottonwood trees will

Medics register second fastest IPPDC set-up time in Air Force

The 95th Medical Group in-place patient decontamination capability team registered the second fastest mission capable time of IPPDC equipment setup April 2 with a time of four minutes and 12 seconds.This was part of the new in-place patient decontamination capability training performed by 16 Airmen

Airman Leadership School graduates Class 2008-C

Sixteen Edwards senior airmen graduated from the Airman Leadership School in a ceremony at Club Muroc here April 3. Airmen Leadership School is the first of three programs enlisted professionals attend as they progress through their military career. Airmen Leadership School prepares Airmen to be