May 29, 2013 BBQ, grilling safety during summer Summer is quickly approaching. Outdoor activities are already starting to happen due to the warmer weather. It's time once again to start thinking and practicing grilling safety. The Edwards Fire Department would like to actively involve our base-wide family with tips and tools that will ensure safe
May 28, 2013 Two-year drought raises risk of predators attacking pets Two recently reported attacks on family pets in base housing by desert predators serve as a reminder that pets are not safe if left outside alone.Base housing has unfortunately always been a place with reliable sources of water and food for native desert animals. Two years of drought means it now
May 28, 2013 Commissaries plan for Monday furloughs When furloughs are implemented, most military commissaries will close one day a week on Mondays, said the director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency. The closures will be for up to 11 days between July 8 and Sept. 30.Closing commissaries on Mondays would be in addition to any day stores are
May 28, 2013 Exchange greeting card services continue as assortment transitions From PSCing to retirements to promotions, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service understands the importance of celebrating life's milestones to the military community. With this is mind, the Exchange is working to provide seamless access to greeting card services as it transitions to a line of
May 22, 2013 Team Edwards recognized during American Red Cross awards ceremony The Team Edwards community is known for its willingness to help others, especially during American Red Cross blood drives hosted on base.On May 16, that willingness to help others was recognized during the Seventh Annual Battle of the Badges Awards ceremony at the Grove in Los Angeles, Calif."The
May 21, 2013 412th SFS, local law enforcement observe National Police Week National Police Week was observed May 13 to 17, and here at Edwards, the 412th Security Forces Squadron sponsored several events including a K-9 Working Dog demonstration, a children's drug awareness and security briefing, a multi-agency End of Watch ceremony and a National Memorial Fund Golf
May 20, 2013 Law Day 2013: The Case of the Big Bad Wolf v. Curly Pig On May 1, Law Day was recognized across the country. It is meant to encourage citizens to reflect on the role of law in the foundation of the country and to recognize its importance for society. For Law Day 2013, the Edwards legal team went to Branch Elementary School on base to put on a mock trial
May 10, 2013 Be aware of motorcyclists May is National Motorcycle Awareness Month. While the weather in Southern California remains fairly nice year-round for riding, mid-to-late spring brings sunny days, warmer temperatures outside and more riders preparing their bikes for the open road. The campaign is to remind car and truck drivers
May 8, 2013 Team Edwards shows its appreciation to retirees More than 200 military retirees, their families and surviving spouses attended the Military Retiree Appreciation Day event held here May 4 at the Oasis Community Center.Of those in attendance, all were treated to financial and healthcare information and services in addition to welcoming remarks from
May 7, 2013 Two revamped stores now open to serve Edwards Recently, Edwards Air Force Base saw the return of the Edwards Furniture Store to the housing area mini mall. Yvonne Manzoor, Edwards Furniture Store manager, said the previous furniture store had been closed for a few months, but now the store is back open under new management. "We just want to