Aug. 18, 2010 Current, former Airmen eligible for stop loss special pay Thousands of current and former Air Force members remain eligible to receive $500 in retroactive special pay for each month they were affected by stop loss. Airmen have until Oct. 21 to apply through the Air Force Personnel Center here.Air Force people eligible include active, retired and former
Aug. 18, 2010 Global Observer makes first flight The Global Observer completed its first flight Aug. 5 at Edwards. AeroVironment's Global Observer Aircraft 1001 took off from runway 04L and climbed to an altitude of 4,000 feet where it performed a series of maneuvers before landing successfully one hour later. AeroVironment's chief test pilot,
Aug. 12, 2010 Schools on Edwards start Monday: Make it an accident-free year Desert Junior and Senior High School and Branch Elementary School are scheduled to be back in session Aug. 16 at 8 a.m., and Security Forces is stressing safety.With more than 600 children returning to school, Security Forces is reminding drivers to remain aware of children in the housing and
Aug. 10, 2010 101 Critical Days of Summer: Using Candles Safely Candles may be pretty, but they pose a potential fire hazard. When lit, the open flame can easily ignite anything that burns and potentially cause a house fire. Using the tips below can help to not only to enjoy candles but keep safe while using them.The following candle handling safety tips and
Aug. 9, 2010 AFRL's family day makes learning a blast The Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards took a break from rocket and fuel testing to open its doors to family members and friends, Aug. 5.The AFRL Family Day event featured everything from science experiments to a sword and light-saber fighting demonstration, both put on by AFRL
Aug. 3, 2010 101 Critical Days of Summer - Heat Safety When people think about Edwards, and the 101 Critical Days of Summer, one distinct word comes to mind; HOT! Not only is the Mojave Desert dry, but temperatures during the summer months are extreme.Extreme heat opens the flood gates for potential heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat
July 30, 2010 Some AAFES gas pumps closed for upgrades To accommodate environmental technology upgrades the AAFES gas station will close its center island for six days beginning Aug 2. The upgrades will better monitor the fuels system and bring the base service station up to new California environmental standards, making EAFB AAFES the first station in
July 28, 2010 Branch Elementary to conduct New Student Orientation New Student orientation for Branch Elementary School will be Aug. 10 at 3 p.m. This orientation is open to all students in grades one through six and their parents, in the Intermediate Multi-purpose room located at 1585 Forbes Ave. Kindergarten orientation is Aug. 12 with orientation for morning
July 27, 2010 95th ABW Career Assistance Advisor position open to applicants Master sergeants at Edwards interested in becoming the 95th Air Base Wing career assistance advisor can apply by sending a message to 95abw.ccc@edwards.af.mil by August 6. Messages must include name, rank, Air Force Specialty Code, time on station, time in service, unit assigned/MAJCOM, commander's
July 21, 2010 Burger King drive-thru open for business Burger King's drive-thru is open for business until the close of business August 26. Starting August 27, the whole restaurant will close for up-grade renovations to the kitchen.According to Russ Hinrichs, Army-Air Force Exchange Service manager here, the remodeling and renovation project is right