July 8, 2009 H1N1 case confirmed at Edwards AFB Officials from the 95th Medical Group confirmed one case of 2009 H1N1 influenza virus in the Edwards Air Force Base community July 2.The patient did not require hospitalization and is free of symptoms. "The single case is not expected to have an impact on operations at Edwards," said Capt. Mark
July 8, 2009 95th CG under new command July 6 marked the changing of the guard at the 95th Communications Group as Col. Paul R. Hardy assumed command from Col. John M. Odey during a ceremony in Hangar 1600. Colonel Hardy hails from Scott Air Force base, Ill., where he was the director of the Integration Engineering Directorate, Air Force
July 8, 2009 Gate improvements increase safety, traffic flow Editor's note: This article is the second in a two-part series highlighting the current gate construction effort. For more than just base residents, the current improvements being made to the base's entry control points will help to keep the security personnel manning them safe too. Not enough
July 8, 2009 Motorcyclists asked to enjoy wide-open terrain, stay safe As luck would have it, the location of Edwards AFB in southern California provides motorcycle riders with virtually year round riding along with a diversity of riding environments. We as riders adapt to these environments and adjust our riding styles to fit each situation, be it open desert or curvy
July 8, 2009 Water skiing potentially a slippery slope Heading to Lake Isabella for a weekend of family fun in the sun? From tubing to water-skiing, going to the lake can be a fun day for the whole family. While water skiing is an exciting and challenging sport, there are some risks involved. According to the U.S. Coastguard, "Many skiers and boaters
July 7, 2009 TRICARE urges patients to be ready for disaster Summer is here, and so are the risks associated with the season. TRICARE wants to remind beneficiaries to prepare for the unexpected. A natural disaster, like a hurricane, is just one of the unpredictable weather patterns that can disrupt life at any time. The recent tornadoes, wildfires and floods
July 6, 2009 Personal Spiritual Wellness Assessment Spiritual Wellness involves a high level of faith, hope and commitment to a personal set of guiding beliefs in a higher power, principles, or values, when integrated in one's daily routines, produces action and brings hope, meaning and purpose to one's life. 1--Spiritually Well people have an
July 6, 2009 Living without a net This summer, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus will be at a number of locations around the Los Angeles area. The circus has been a part of American tradition for over 137 years. Circus attractions can include extraordinary animal performances, captivating clown escapades and daring
June 25, 2009 Team Edwards preps for no notice inspections with ORE Edwards Inspector General and Plans and Programs staff agencies ensured the readiness of all units across the installation with exercise bomb threats, heightened security levels and building evacuations June 22 - 24. "Just like any exercise, we are preparing for real life situations," said David
June 24, 2009 Youth baseball team loses tournament, comes home winners A run for a Little League Division 51 championship came to an end for the Edwards Mets Majors baseball team June 19. Comprised of children between the ages of 10 and 12 years old, the team traveled to California City and lost a heartbreaker in extra innings to the higher seeded California City team.