Feb. 21, 2012 Edwards firemen stand the heat For a majority of Team Edwards, the sound of Retreat marks the end of the workday and the beginning of a night at home surrounded by friends and family. While so many begin their drive home, the Edwards firefighters stay behind to keep Edwards safe.Working between 72 and 96 hours each week, the
Feb. 21, 2012 Airborne Laser Test Bed bids adieu to Edwards The aircraft known for turning science fiction into fact, more accurately recognized as the YAL-1A Airborne Laser Test Bed, took to the skies for the last time over Edwards airspace during its final ferry flight to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., on Feb. 14.The ALTB, which was a part of the
Feb. 21, 2012 Edwards Airmen 'putt' service before self at NTO Pro-Am Braving the wind, rain and traffic, 10 Edwards Airmen travelled to the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., Feb. 15, to carry bags, dry clubs and experience walking the 10th hole of a Professional Golfer Association tournament.The Northern Trust Open Pro-Am served as the first
Feb. 16, 2012 Edwards military personnel to receive COLA Effective Jan. 1, 2012, Continental U.S. Cost of Living Allowance was instituted for military members stationed at Edwards.CONUS COLA is used to compensate for a portion of excess costs for non-housing expenses incurred in areas that exceed the average cost of living by more than 8 percent. CONUS
Feb. 14, 2012 Team Edwards seeks volunteers for Read Across America programs Team Edwards will honor Dr. Seuss' birthday by participating in the National Education Association's Read Across America, beginning March 2, by participating in a host of reading based activities both on base and within the local community. Volunteers are needed for events at the Children's Library,
Feb. 13, 2012 Triathlon Set For Team Edwards Area athletes are gearing up for the Edwards High Desert Triathlon being held at the Oasis Aquatic Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, beginning at 8 a.m. The triathlon, which has a limited amount of available entries, is only open to those who already have access to the base.Organizers of the event, avid
Feb. 13, 2012 New Voting Assistance Office opens in Building 3000 It's time to request absentee ballots! With the general election swiftly approaching, Edwards AFB is encouraging all military and voting age family members to request absentee ballots from their home states in a timely fashion. Many states will require up to six weeks to return absentee ballots to
Feb. 13, 2012 Robotics competition teaches science, technology, core values to Edwards students This past year, a new sport was introduced to Branch Elementary School students at Edwards. It does not focus on physical athleticism or include a ball, bat, racquet, or even a helmet. Rather, the First Lego League's competitive robotics program challenges students between fourth and eighth-grade to
Feb. 7, 2012 Team Edwards supports Warner Brothers' 'Man of Steel' Through 11 days of filming, Team Edwards played a supporting role in the upcoming Warner Brothers production, "Man of Steel," with location, facilities, logistical support and numerous Airmen cast as extras.The men and women of the Air Force Flight Test Center joined forces with fellow
Feb. 6, 2012 Scams are ever present threats to network security Phishing scams attempt to fool you into visiting a bogus website to either download malware - viruses and other software intended to compromise your computer - or reveal sensitive personal information.For example, the scamming email might have an alarming subject line, such as "Problem with Your