Jan. 26, 2011 Conquer the coast without leaving the desert From Crescent City in the north, the California coast follows the Pacific Ocean for 958 miles to the southern town of Imperial Beach just above the Mexican border. Although the Antelope Valley is without scenic coastal vistas, members of the Edwards community can traverse the coast of California
Jan. 19, 2011 Edwards Tax Center will open Jan. 30 Although the Internal Revenue Service has extended the tax filing deadline to April 18 for 2010 federal tax returns, the Edwards Tax Center will begin taking appointments Jan. 24 and will open its doors Jan. 30.Active duty servicemembers, retirees, reservists on active duty orders and their
Jan. 12, 2011 Edwards engineer wins hearts one song at a time The crowd at Fresco II was packed and engaged for nearly three hours as Jennifer Housholder strummed her guitar and sang from her heart.The 419th Flight Test Squadron Radar lead engineer entertained a standing-room-only Friday-night crowd at Fresco II in Palmdale, Calif. Jan. 7.While patrons were
Jan. 12, 2011 Thrift Shop begins New Year with new manager, provides same great value, benefits Volunteer staff members and customers of the Edwards Thrift Shop joined in celebrating Customer Appreciation week and bidding adieu to, the shop's manager of nearly two years.Dec. 14 and 15 were special days at the Thrift Shop as the staff closed out the year by offering customers special holiday
Jan. 12, 2011 Self-care class, resource guide help when there isn't a doctor in the house Wouldn't it be ideal if we all had a doctor or nurse in our house assisting us when we get sick? It would save money and time while limiting trips to the doctor's office.Self-Care 101 is an Air Force Materiel Command promoted course designed to assist federal civilian employees with improving their
Jan. 12, 2011 Full amenities, sliced prices - Edwards golf course scores better than par Along with a full 18-hole layout, Edwards' Muroc Lake Golf course boasts a driving range, putting green, chipping green, club house and every other amenity found on a standard golf course. What's more, the course is currently running specials that make it cheaper than ever to play the sport, and
Jan. 12, 2011 New regulation requires disclosure of registered sex offenders in base housing There's a new mandate for base housing residents. Effective this year, changes to Air Force Instructions require installation commanders throughout the Air Force to collect data regarding individuals who are required to register as a sex offender.Current residents and anyone applying for military,
Jan. 5, 2011 Support available for military families with special needs In the comfort of his own home, 4-year-old Caleb spends 15 hours per week dedicated to constructing puzzles, identifying numbers and letters and reinforcing communication as a means to get what he's after.For two and a half hours per session, Caleb is engaged in an in-home therapy program with
Dec. 8, 2010 Edwards Airmen enjoy salute as VHI Divas give back to military Every day, members of the U.S. Armed Forces dedicate their time, talents and even their lives to their country. They give up home-cooked meals and time away from their loved ones to deploy--to give others freedom, opportunities and peace of mind. On the home front, they are active in their
Dec. 8, 2010 Oasis Aquatic Center is open for exercise and winter sports The days of summer are over and so are many summertime recreational programs. However, those at Edwards who are thinking about becoming a couch potato for the winter can slice and dice that thought and check out the Oasis Aquatic Center.This winter, the center is offering a wide range of exercise