March 10, 2009 Edwards strengthens ties with local communities In an effort to strengthen the installation's relationship with the local community, the Air Force Flight Test Center has set up Edwards Community Council, providing open dialogue between the base and Antelope Valley. Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn, AFFTC commander, is spearheading the council to reach
March 5, 2009 Dental Operations Flight recognizes children's dental health The Edwards dental staff visited base schools Feb. 24 and 27 to teach students the basics of oral hygiene and the importance of it because of the lifelong benefits of good dental health in recognition of National Children's Dental Health Month. "National Children's Dental Health month is a national
Feb. 11, 2009 Vanpool users increase Since March 2008, the vanpool program at Edwards saw an increase of 42 to 142 users, a 250 percent increase. Vanpool program is implemented by an executive order requiring Federal agencies to establish transportation incentive programs to reduce Federal employee contribution to traffic congestion
Feb. 10, 2009 Former Wing commander remembered Somber music filled the Justin Conference Room at building 3000 here Feb. 5 as the montage of a man's life was shown on the screen, tears flowed from some of the attendees, some tried to fight it and some remained silent. It was the first year mark of the tragic day that shook Team Edwards. The 95th
Feb. 4, 2009 High Desert Lanes Bowling Center receives makeover The High Desert Lanes Bowling Center opened Feb. 3 after updating its systems. The Bowling Center received new, high-tech scoring system with flat screen monitors. "The old scoring system and monitors were outdated and beginning to fail causing many problems for the bowling community" said Jeff
Feb. 4, 2009 Workers take advantage of broken pump to improve fish habitat at Branch Park Pond Environmental Management workers and volunteers are taking advantage of a broken water pump to clean up and improve fish habitat this winter at the 40-year-old Branch Memorial Park Pond. Pump repair is expected to be completed by April. "With dropping water levels, now is the smart time to act,"