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
Nov. 28, 2012 Recruitment program offers students new employment opportunities at Edwards For most students attending college, transitioning into the workforce at times becomes a challenge even after obtaining a bachelors degree. For others, the Workforce Recruitment Program here provides an opportunity for those same students to join the Team Edwards workforce at a much faster
Nov. 28, 2012 2012 Wingman Day to focus on resiliency and caring for others Team Edwards will take a break from the mission Dec. 10 and participate in Wingman Day, which will focus on resiliency and creating a culture of caring throughout the community.Wingman Day 2012 emphasizes the importance of being a good Wingman every day and caring for fellow Airmen during their time
Nov. 27, 2012 2013 Scholarships for Military Children opens Dec. 3 In 2012, the Scholarships for Military Children Program celebrated a major milestone as it reached more than $10 million in scholarships awarded to 6,742 students from around the globe.It's time, once again, to add to these impressive numbers, as applications for the 2013 Scholarships for Military
Nov. 20, 2012 Louis Zamperini, a life-long commitment to resiliency We all have defining moments in life that make or break us and show the world what we're made of. The going gets tough and we are forced to make decisions. They can be grand or small, but they define who we are and what we stand for.Many of us will never know what it is like to be lost at sea for 47
Nov. 19, 2012 Desert Wind 13-02 rattles Edwards Five members of Team Edwards were injured following a major earthquake Nov.16 and transported to a local hospital for treatment. That was one of the scenarios for exercise Desert Wind 13-02, which took place in conjunction with the California Statewide Medical and Health Training Exercise Program.