Oct. 26, 2018 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Unit: 812th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal FlightMember: Master Sgt. Brian HernandezJob Title: EOD Section ChiefCongratulations to Master Sgt. Brian Hernandez, the 412th Test Wing’s Warrior of the Week. Hernandez is a section chief with Edwards EOD, a unit that is constantly
Oct. 25, 2018 'White space' can lead to innovation Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert, 412th Test Wing commander, has put out the call to find white space (free time) for innovation. White space is freed up within your workday to focus on solving problems and innovating. But how do you find white space? What if your idea does not seem big enough to make
Oct. 25, 2018 Air Force extends high year of tenure for E-4s through E-6s The Air Force is extending the high year of tenure for senior airmen through technical sergeants beginning Feb. 1, 2019.
Oct. 25, 2018 Team Edwards bands together to raise breast cancer awareness Team Edwards members participated in a Breast Cancer Awareness Health Fair and 5k Run/Walk on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Oct. 23.
Oct. 25, 2018 Trick-or-treating hours, tips The Pumpkin Patrol is here. It's time once again for some trick-or-treat fun. This year's Pumpkin Patrol will be Oct. 31 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. While everyone is out in costume getting some tasty treats, please keep in mind the following safety tips: Travel in groups. Parents/guardians should
Oct. 24, 2018 AFFT Museum volunteers give makeover to C-7A Caribou A C-7A Caribou that has been sitting at South Base for years is now sporting its old look thanks to help from volunteers of the Air Force Flight Test Museum. The troop and supply carrier was pulled out of Hangar 1634 after getting the new paint job and some sheet metal work. It travelled across
Oct. 24, 2018 Helping infants sleep safely October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. Pediatricians make it a point to discuss how SIDS can be prevented at all newborn and infant wellness visits. Since 1992, when the American Academy of Pediatrics began the “Back to Sleep” campaign, the annual rate of SIDS has dramatically
Oct. 23, 2018 Edwards ducks, covers for Great ShakeOut Across the base, thousands of Edwards AFB military, civilians and contractors ducked underneath tables or stood in doorways as a simulated, massive earthquake shook the area Oct. 18. In conjunction with the annual Great ShakeOut national exercise drill, Edwards conducted exercise Desert Wind 18-04.
Oct. 23, 2018 New podcast targets Air Force contracting, acquisition fields “The Contracting Experience” is a new Air Force Materiel Command podcast for the contracting workforce that provides insight into evolving issues, high-performance leadership and lessons from the field through conversations with acquisition influencers and Contracting leaders.
Oct. 23, 2018 Know the risks of decorative contact lenses Halloween is all about scary: scary costumes, scary decorations, scary pumpkins; but do not let it include a scary eye infection.Each Halloween people change their natural eye color into something scary. Perfect for Halloween, right? It can be, if you follow some basic tips.The first thing to know