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
Dec. 26, 2012 Exchange opens doors to local vendors While the economy may have forced some retailers to scale back on merchandise or services, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is actively seeking the assistance of local businesses to increase the product selection troops and their families find at their Exchange."Some shoppers drive up to 40
Dec. 7, 2012 Holiday fire safety Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your chances of fire. Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), an estimated 250 home fires
Dec. 5, 2012 Resiliency, a way of life for WWII aviators like Zamperini There was nothing easy about life for those in the Pacific Theater during WWII, especially for B-24 Liberator crew members like Capt. Louis Zamperini. It was risky, the quality of life was minimal at best, and crew members knew if something went wrong, there was a good chance they would never make
Dec. 3, 2012 Exchange gift cards personalize care packages for every member of family According to a recent National Retail Federation survey, six in 10 shoppers polled said they'd like to receive gift cards this holiday season, the most in the survey's history. Whether in Afghanistan or Alaska, servicemembers also appreciate the value of a gift card during the holidays. Fortunately,
Dec. 3, 2012 F-35 ITF preps maintainers for operational test When the Joint Strike Fighter Operational Test Team begins testing the F-35 this month, maintenance personnel will be fully self-sufficient and prepared to transition to flight operations. By the time the first aircraft arrives, personnel will have successfully completed all initial training