Jan. 13, 2009 Changes come to North Gate Motorists entering or departing Edwards through the North Gate will see significant changes to their daily routine starting soon and for the next several months. As part of a nearly $2 million effort to increase roadway safety and base security, the roadways at and near the North Gate will be
Jan. 12, 2009 Acacia Hills, Tamarisk Plains to experience power outage The Acacia Hills and Tamarisk Plains community here will experience power outage to replace old transformers, high-voltage switches and cable Jan. 21 and 27 and Feb. 3. To minimize the impact and shorten the outages, everything that can safely be accomplished with the power turned on will be done.
Dec. 18, 2008 Happy Holidays, Team Edwards It's the most wonderful time of the year. The time of year that gives us all the chance to relax, recharge, and refresh ourselves. This is the time of year for reflection. The holiday season is here. In this season, I have a few reflections of my own: From the time of our founding fathers through
Dec. 16, 2008 Holiday season poses DUI risks With the holiday season almost here, the Drug Demand Reduction office wants to remind Team Edwards about ways to prevent incidents resulting from people driving under the influence. As of December, the base has had 10 DUI cases, including military and civilian personnel. "Team Edwards can never let
Dec. 11, 2008 Airman uses SABC skills to save lives in car accident After hearing the sound of a crash followed by a cloud of smoke and debris on Highway 14 in Lancaster, Calif., Dec. 7, an Edwards Airman rushed to the scene to help save the lives of two strangers. When Tech. Sgt. Rondale Alexander, noncommissioned officer in charge of the Air Force Flight Test
Nov. 20, 2008 DDR hosts Red Ribbon Week The Drug Demand Reduction hosted this year's National Red Ribbon Week, an anti-drug awareness campaign. Organizations that participated in the Red Ribbon Week include the 95th Air Base Wing, 95th Medical Group, Base Exchange, Desert High School and Branch Elementary School. This coalition came
Oct. 29, 2008 AFOTEC Det. 5 hosts children's Halloween costume party The Air Force Test and Evaluation Center and Detachment 5 Desert Rats Booster Club showed the importance of family time and support among members by hosting a children's Halloween costume party Oct. 23 at Club Muroc.Several times each year, the Desert Rats host special occasions and parties for the
Oct. 28, 2008 Team Edwards hosts National Disability Employment Awareness Month The 95th Civil Engineering and Transportation Directorate hosted a bruncheon at Club Muroc for National Disability Employment Awareness Month Oct. 23. The purpose of the month is to recognize the contributions of Americans with disabilities and to encourage all citizens to ensure equal opportunity