Feb. 20, 2013 The Avengers assemble in Exchange and Marvel's latest military-only free comic Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye, Hulk, and Black Widow are all making their way to military installations around the world via one million free comic books published exclusively for the Armed Forces by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Marvel Custom Solutions. The new full-color comic, titled
Feb. 20, 2013 Northern Trust Open gives military members chance to get up close and personal with pros Before John Merrick edged out Charlie Beljan for his first Professional Golfers' Association win at the Northern Trust Open Feb. 17, Airmen from Edwards got the chance to come down the week before and serve as caddies for the pros during a practice round Feb. 13.Part of the NTO's annual military
Feb. 11, 2013 Caring for People Forum - Let your voice be heard Have you and a co-worker, peer or colleague talked about an issue or problem that affects the Edwards Community and all you wanted to do was get it fixed or talk to the senior leadership about it? Then you might be just the person to attend the Caring for People Forum, a means for leaders to receive
Feb. 6, 2013 Share the Love: Send Valentines to Veterans Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can show their appreciation to military service members who came before them by sending free valentines through the Edwards Air Force Base Exchange now through Feb. 8. Now in its third year, "Valentines for Veterans" is an annual Exchange campaign to send
Feb. 6, 2013 Deadline for 2013 Scholarships for Military Children fast approaching In today's economy, it's hard to find the money for what many could consider the luxury of a higher education. Getting a scholarship to help pay for your investment can really help. That's why the Defense Commissary Agency wants to remind you that the Feb. 22 deadline for students to apply for this
Feb. 6, 2013 Base residents play biggest role in protecting pets from predators Base residents reported that a family pet - a small dog - was attacked by a coyote and taken from the back yard of a home in base housing Jan. 20.It is the first reported attack by a predator on a family pet in more than a year, biologists say, but it is also a demonstration of the stark reality
Jan. 29, 2013 Message to F-35 ITF: "Your work is critically important" Team Edwards welcomed Air Force Lt. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan to the F-35 Integrated Test Force Jan. 22 for the first time since he assumed the role of program executive officer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office in December.The F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office is the Department
Jan. 28, 2013 Maximum participation needed for Caring for People Forum April 12 The Air Force has a tradition of taking care of its people and takes pride in the improvements made for Airmen and their families. In 2009, the Air Force developed the concept of Caring for People that quickly evolved into the preferred means of Air Force leaders to receive community feedback for
Jan. 23, 2013 Tax Center opens Feb. 4 Tax time is here again and the Edwards AFB VITA Tax Center will be open for business starting Feb. 4. The Tax Center offers free tax preparation and services for active duty service members, retirees, eligible dependents, and reservists on active duty orders. The Tax Center is staffed by volunteers
Jan. 15, 2013 Safety tips for winter fires More fires occur during the winter months than at any other time. Fortunately, taking simple precautions can prevent most fires. Follow the safety tips below to help ensure your safety:Portable Heaters Put at least three feet of empty space between the heater and everything else Vacuum and