June 22, 2011 Red Cross dinner shows appreciation to Airmen, Marines in dorms For young Airmen who ship off to Edwards, the seclusion, both geographically and socially, can be initially shocking and at times intimidating.But when Airmen like Airman 1st Class Nance Daisha take the time to venture from the dormitories and look around, in the midst of the sand and Joshua trees,
June 16, 2011 Gas station, Bldg. 7211, will adjust hours for power outage June 18 As part of an energy conservation project, 95th Civil Engineering Division needs to install meters at certain facilities Saturday, June 18.95th CE will have to turn off power during the installations.The facilities have adjusted their hours to cause minimal disruption.The following facilities will
June 15, 2011 Airmen learn skills to fight the battle of the bulge, poor nutrition Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Fisher, 412th Maintenance Squadron, is conscious of his eating habits and thought he was eating healthy."My grandparents are diabetics and I want to make sure I don't end up with the disease," he said.To combat his chances of being inflicted with a disease that appears to
June 15, 2011 Fitness and sports centers – improved facilities for improved quality of life From Monday to Friday each week, 1,100 to 1,200 people pass through the doors of the Rosburg Fitness Center. Some weight train, some work on their cardiovascular health and some use the basketball and racquetball courts. Whatever their fancy, Team Edwards has options to stay 'Fit to Fight', and
June 8, 2011 Student from Rosamond wins Defense Commissary Agency scholarship Drum roll please..."and the winner of a $1,500 scholarship is Taylor Steele from Rosamond," announced Mr. William J. Shea, Store Director at the Edwards AFB Commissary.This scholarship is part of the Scholarships for Military Children Program, funded by manufacturers and suppliers that provide
June 2, 2011 Edwards AFB Exchange to 'Give Away the House' to One Lucky Shopper Army and Air Force Exchange Service locations are once again teaming up with Hershey's to give away nearly $20,000 worth of children's playhouses through June 30.One "Step 2 Neat and Tidy Cottage" Playhouse will be given away to an Edwards Base Exchange shopper as part of the giveaway. Valued at
June 1, 2011 Edwards to welcome back Desert Wings June 10 Following a nearly five-year hiatus the Desert Wings returns to Edwards Air Force Base and Antelope Valley communities beginning June 10.A five-year commercial enterprise contract with Aerotech News and Review of Lancaster, Calif., revived the long-storied base newspaper. Previously, Aerotech had
May 31, 2011 Latest Edwards Exchange Contest is 'On the House' The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Mars/Wrigley are partnering to offer "house money" to one lucky authorized CONUS shopper. The "Mars/Wrigley Power of 1 Sweepstakes" gives shoppers at the Edwards Exchange the opportunity to win a $50 gift card. Entering the giveaway automatically also
May 26, 2011 AAFES deployed - Memorial Day brings good memories for store manager Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by military members, both past and present. As tens of thousands of men and women continue to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan, it's important to keep in mind their struggle and that having a little piece of home when you're far away from what‟s
May 25, 2011 Air Force selects contractor to privatize housing at Edwards, other bases The Air Force has identified Picerne Military Housing to privatize military family housing for Continental Group bases at Edwards; Eglin AFB, Fla.; Eielson AFB, Alaska; McConnell AFB, Kan.; Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.; and Hurlburt Field, Fla. The deal, valued at over $545 million development cost,