July 29, 2008 Water conservation a necessity in housing areas Edwards' newest housing development features newly constructed homes with central air conditioning, double-car garages, abundant storage, plenty of natural light and more living space than the homes they replaced, base officials said. The homes also are designed to be both energy and water
July 25, 2008 AVEK performs 24-hour water shutdown beginning Aug. 2 The Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency will perform a 24-hour shutdown to the water line that serves Edwards, California City, North Edwards and Boron beginning Aug 2 at 6 a.m. This is part of AVEK's emergency maintenance.During this time, ground water wells will be the only source of water. In
July 21, 2008 Combat Dining Out: Cheap tickets, good food, competitive fun To promote esprit de corps among Team Edwards, the Middle-Tier Association is hosting a Combat Dining Out at Wings Field Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. A combat dining out is a formal military function that brings together units from across the base in an attempt to build camaraderie and social networking. It's
July 16, 2008 Annual duck blind drawing slated Aug. 9 Waterfowl hunters can participate in the annual duck blind drawing scheduled Aug. 9, at the Rod and Gun Activity, building 210. Base hunting permits can be submitted to drawing officials from 9 a.m. until the actual drawing begins, which will be at approximately 10 a.m. Duck blind reservations are
July 14, 2008 NASA responds to California wildfire emergency imaging request A remotely piloted aircraft carrying a NASA sensor flew over much of California earlier this week, gathering information that will be used to help fight more than 300 wildfires burning within the state. The flights by the NASA unmanned Ikhana aircraft are using a sophisticated Autonomous Modular
July 10, 2008 Century Circle welcomes YC-15 Team Edwards welcomed a YC-15 prototype into the Century Circle display located at the West Gate during a dedication ceremony July 8.In response to an Air Force request for an advanced medium-to-short takeoff and landing transport, McDonnell Douglas built the prototype aircraft to replace the C-130
June 25, 2008 Edwards to celebrate Independence Day with Summer Bash Team Edwards is hosting the 17th Annual Summer Bash at Roberts and Wings Field here July 4, from 4 to 10 p.m. The festivity is in celebration of the United States' 232nd anniversary of the day it gained its independence. "Events like this are intended to get everyone from around the base together,"
June 23, 2008 New California law prohibits cell phone use while driving As of July 1, all drivers on California roads and highways will have to follow a new cell phone law similar to the hands-free regulation currently in place on all military installations. For drivers age 18 years and above, a hands-free device, such as a corded earpiece, Bluetooth headset or