Aug. 21, 2012 Edwards will sample base housing units for radon Edwards needs to test base housing units for the presence of radon, a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that is present in almost all soils. About half the homes on base have already been tested and results show the levels of radon are below the Environmental Protection Agency action level.Over
Aug. 20, 2012 Edwards Education Fair opens doors to learning opportunities Club Muroc's Alliance Ballroom was the site for 40 universities and colleges to show base personnel what opportunities are out there to serve their education needs and wants.The Edwards Air Force Base Education Office sponsored the Aug. 15 event where Airmen, civilians and high school students were
Aug. 14, 2012 'A Marine's Story' highlights importance of preventing sexual assault Team Edwards gathered in the Base Theater Aug. 10 to hear Mary Lauterbach tell her daughter's story about the tragic consequences of sexual assault."A Marine's Story," as told by the courageous mother, detailed the circumstances surrounding the death of Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, who was brutally
Aug. 14, 2012 Fitness guru to give Team Edwards workout Tony Horton, the creator of a popular home fitness program is scheduled to visit the base to train with Edwards personnel Aug. 23. The highly-esteemed personal trainer and creator of P90X will be conducting fitness classes for anyone who wishes to attend. "Our men and women in uniform play a special
Aug. 1, 2012 The consequences of speeding on base Edwards, with its limitless sky, long straight roads and expansive landscape, seems to lend itself to speeding down the open road. However appealing it may be to drive just a little bit faster to get to your destination, the consequences are surely not worth the risk.The 412th Security Forces
July 24, 2012 FHFA announces short sale assistance for military Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Acting Director Edward J. DeMarco announced June 21 changes to short sale policies that will make it easier for military homeowners with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans to honor their financial commitments when they are required to move as part of their duty.At
July 24, 2012 Hurts one, affects all: Team Edwards invited to hear 'A Marine's Story' The Edwards community is invited to hear "A Marine's Story," told by Mary Lauterbach, a courageous mother who tragically lost her daughter in 2007 after a sexual assault. The event will be held August 10 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Base Theater.Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach was brutally murdered in
July 24, 2012 Small businesses showcase capabilities during Edwards Vendor Fair As part of the base's ongoing commitment to enhance the partnership between small businesses and base contracting and acquisition personnel, the Air Force Test Center Small Business Programs Office hosted the 2012 Edwards Air Force Base Vendor Fair July 18. Approximately 40 small businesses were on
July 16, 2012 Annual duck blind drawing slated Aug. 11 Waterfowl hunters can participate in the annual duck blind drawing scheduled Aug. 11 at the Rod and Gun Activity, Bldg. 210. Base hunting permits may be submitted to drawing officials from 9 a.m. until the actual drawing begins, which will be at approximately 10 a.m.Duck blind reservations are
July 10, 2012 New heritage for 95th ABW, same tradition of excellence The 95th Air Base Wing, active at Edwards since 1994, transitioned to the 412th Test Wing July 13 during a ceremony officiated by Brig. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Air Force Test Center commander. Lineage of the 95th ABW dates back to World War II and its heritage is rich with the tradition of