Aug. 25, 2009 VA simplifies compensation rules for post-traumatic stress The Veterans Affairs Department is taking steps to help veterans seeking compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced Aug. 24. "The hidden wounds of war are being addressed vigorously and comprehensively by this administration as we move VA forward in its
Aug. 19, 2013 Vacancy for school board trustee Governing Board member Susan Platz has resigned from her seat on the Board (Office B), effective August 12, creating a vacancy on the Muroc Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees.At their Regular Board Meeting on August 14, the Board decided to fill this vacancy by making a provisional
Sept. 8, 2014 Vandalism costs school district $12,000 Several base schools have been vandalized since Aug. 25 incurring over $12,000 in damages to the Muroc Joint Unified School District. The majority of the destruction has occurred at Bailey Elementary School where windows, ceiling tiles and equipment such as phones, light panels, display cases,
Feb. 17, 2026 Vanguard invests in tomorrow's leaders The Vanguard Leadership Program at Edwards Air Force Base is entering its ninth year, continuing its focus on developing leaders across the 412th Test Wing through a year-long, cross-functional approach to leadership education.
Feb. 11, 2009 Vanpool users increase Since March 2008, the vanpool program at Edwards saw an increase of 42 to 142 users, a 250 percent increase. Vanpool program is implemented by an executive order requiring Federal agencies to establish transportation incentive programs to reduce Federal employee contribution to traffic congestion
Sept. 9, 2011 Vehicle accident stops West Gate traffic A single car roll-over accident has occurred just outside Edwards West Gate on Rosamond Blvd. According to the Edwards Command Post traffic is not moving through the gate at this time. Cleanup of the accident is expected to be completed by 1640. Team Edwards is encouraged to use either the South or
June 15, 2010 Vehicle Safety: just a click away If you're planning to hit the California highways this summer, be sure that everyone in the car wears a seat belt during every road trip.This year, California fines have increased from $132 to $142 for first-time adult seat belt violations. For children under 16-years-old, the fine is now $445 for a
Sept. 14, 2011 VERA/VSIP update: Dec. 31, 2011 new date for employees to be off government payroll The Civilian Personnel Section is accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2012 Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay.At this time, it is unknown if incentives will be offered. Employees should not take premature actions that are irrevocable or incur financial
Dec. 2, 2009 Veteran gives time, effort to Team Edwards "Just do it."What sounds like an advertisement for a sports apparel company is actually a philosophy practiced by a man whose selfless devotion to everything military is making a difference in the Edwards community.In November, David Troescher, a Vietnam Veteran, helped in the improvement of the
Aug. 12, 2015 Veteran maintainer gains better insight into flight ops through immersion program As part of an ongoing initiative with Edwards operators and maintainers, the 412th Operations and Maintenance Immersion Program continues to create opportunities and a positive interaction so both groups gain better insight into each other's work dynamic.Most recently, part of that effort involved