Jan. 9, 2012 Edwards' Outdoor Recreation equipped to outfit the desert for winter fun From the coast to the desert, Southern California is home to diverse landscape and weather. Here at Edwards, Outdoor Recreation has everyone covered for all of it.Skiers, snowboarders, and those just looking to take advantage of the winter months can visit ODR for equipment rental and organized
Dec. 20, 2011 This month in Edwards history: January 2012 January 12, 1936 - A delegation of officers from Headquarters, Pacific Coast Air Force, inspected the Muroc Field Bombing and Gunnery Range. At that time, the housing facilities consisted of tents for up to 65 men and a permanent kitchen building. The bombing range west of the lake bed included
Dec. 16, 2011 Schedule change: Closures to Club Muroc Facilities The Club Muroc Ballroom, Pancho's and Runway serving area facilities will be closed from January 3 through April 15 for renovations. The dining room will remain open for lunch and dinner, and Fogleman's Lounge will operate as usual. The club will be unable to accommodate large special functions
Dec. 15, 2011 Closures to Club Muroc facilities The Club Muroc Ballroom, Pancho's and Runway serving area facilities will be closed from January 3 through February 29 for renovations. The dining room will remain open for lunch and dinner, and Fogleman's Lounge will operate as usual. The club will be unable to accommodate large special functions
Dec. 13, 2011 TRICARE offers Prime option for young adults Military families have a new TRICARE Prime option for young adults without healthcare coverage.TRICARE Young Adult Prime gives eligible family members TRICARE Prime medical and pharmacy coverage for a $201 monthly premium. Military family members who are not married, who have "aged out" of other
Dec. 13, 2011 Holiday cheer can quickly turn to fire, fear Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase the risk of fire. An estimated 250 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 170 involving holiday and other decorative lighting result in 21 deaths and
Dec. 5, 2011 Edwards says goodbye to two military working dogs -- gone but not forgotten He carefully but thoroughly searched an abandoned bunker halfway around the world thought to house insurgent activity. Then taking point in the pursuit of an unidentified enemy, Telin confidently led the squad of troops through a desert trail, following footprints in the dirt. Telin didn't carry a
Dec. 5, 2011 Edwards Education Center accelerates career progression Educational development is a pillar of today's Air Force. It seems to receive more emphasis every year, including Air Force Materiel Command designating this the year of the Community College of the Air Force. The Education Center -- part of the Airman's Campus on base -- is a great asset to the
Nov. 30, 2011 Weather Advisory The Edwards weather station is forecasting very windy weather conditions for the Edwards area starting late Wednesday, Nov. 30 going into early Thursday morning. The strong winds will continue all day Thursday. The winds on Wednesday will start with sustained winds at 35 miles per hour and gusting
Nov. 29, 2011 Black Friday fun at the Edwards Exchange With more than 425 shoppers waiting in line at 4 a.m. on Black Friday, Nov. 25, Exchange employees stood at the ready to assist prospective buyers as the gate opened and people poured into the store. The vast majority of shoppers seemed to know just what they wanted and where to find it.Wendy