April 8, 2010 Edwards kicks off National Child Abuse Prevention Month with 'Play Day in the Park' With an estimated 130 children and parents on-hand at Arnold Park, Col. David Bek, Individual Mobilization Augmentee to the 95th Air Base Wing commander, issued a proclamation to Edwards families on April 1 that kicked-off the base's observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month."We are here
March 31, 2010 Edwards completes housing project Team Edwards celebrated the completion of the housing construction project, that built 291 new homes here March 26. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1486 South Palmetto Drive marked the end of a five-year, $100-million project, which brings new homes and improved quality of life to the community.The
March 31, 2010 Branch Elementary students soar past reading goal Under overcast skies and a brisk, blustery breeze, more than 850 students and teachers of Edwards Branch School here gathered March 31 to recognize the reading accomplishments of seven students who read the most minutes during the month of March."Today's gathering is a culminating event for the
March 31, 2010 Edwards AFAF committee holds bowling tournament Team Edwards 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund committee held a bowling tournament at the High Desert Lanes March 26.Roughly 90 Airmen from across the base attended the event."This event was well attended by all units across the base," said Master Sgt. Tonya Freeman, Edwards AFAF campaign key worker.
March 29, 2010 Deadline extended for civilian developmental education program Civilians interested in competing for developmental education opportunities in 2010 now have until April 26 to submit a hard copy application to the Air Force Personnel Center Civilian Leadership Development Branch. Interested parties should contact their installation's Force Support Squadron for
March 29, 2010 Military families get free access to caregiver network Military families now have free access to an online network of quality caregivers who can assist with everything from babysitting to dog walking. Sittercity is the nation's largest online source for local babysitters, nannies, elder care providers, dog walkers, housekeepers and tutors, and contains
March 25, 2010 Desert High School student honored at banquet The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame honored 45 young men at the San Fernando Valley 36th Annual Scholar Athlete award banquet March 19. One of those honored was Edward's Desert High School student Justin Kennett. Justin is a senior who letters in football, wrestling and track
March 24, 2010 EOSC hosts annual auction Edwards Officer's Spouses Club hosted their 9th Annual Mad Marchness Charity Auction at Club Muroc March 19.The annual event raises money for the EOSC, which supports base families, the local community and several national charities. This year's auction raised $10,000 for the EOSC."Last year we