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  • Have fun safely this summer

    Lately the weather has been 72 degrees on one day and then 95 degrees the next. Summer is here and it arrived overnight, without any warning. Pretty soon we will be saying "wow," what a scorcher!! You know the days are going to be a hot, some over 108F. At work, you reach for a tool to finish your

  • What is distracted driving?

    Without giving it a lot of thought, we all can admit to having been distracted while driving. In 2011, 3,331 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver, compared to 3,267 in 2010. An additional 387,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver,

  • What is an Air Force paralegal?

    Have you ever thought about working in the legal career field? If you want a challenging, meaningful job that allows for personal growth, independence in your work, and making a difference, then being an Air Force paralegal may be right for you.To become a paralegal you will need to know about some

  • Edwards Critical Days of Summer campaign launches this weekend

    Team, We are approaching the Memorial Day weekend and this year's Critical Days of Summer campaign. We've worked hard this year and you all deserve some relaxation with your friends and families. I just ask you to keep safety in mind when you enjoy recreational activities or as you travel to and

  • Leveraging credit cards to strengthen your credit score

    A strong credit score can be an integral part of staying financially secure, whatever the economic climate. But for many U.S. servicemembers, determining exactly what has an impact on their score can be a daunting task. One thing is for sure: credit cards can and do impact your credit score -

  • Time is now to donate to AFAF

    This year's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is in its final stretch and we're learning about many of our fellow Airmen who have been helped in the past by our four affiliate charities of the AFAF or know someone who has been helped. Our base goal for this year is $60,215, and we're nearly half

  • Housing privatization comes out of hibernation

    Some of you may remember the excitement and anticipation a couple of years ago when housing privatization was announced here at Edwards. The installation commander held a couple of town hall meetings and we talked about changes coming. Residents were eager to sign leases to live in our homes on the

  • Resilience and Excellence in all you do!

    Shona Wood has presently worked at Edwards Air Force Base for the last 12 years as a dental technician and the 412th Test Wing plans management analyst. She was also recently selected to be an installation master resilience trainer. Members considered as MRTs should already demonstrate a high degree

  • Sequestration maybe, but You are not alone!

    Webster's Dictionary lists about 10 synonyms for this word, "sequestration," that we have heard all too much about lately. None are pleasant. Aloneness, insulation and seclusion being a few of what Websters lists. Well, it's a good thing, we are not Webster's. Why? We are not alone, insulated or

  • Suicide Prevention - It's everyone's business!

    We as a "community" must get passed the stigma of talking about suicide prevention. I am not saying we have to be in everyone's business 24/7, but we do need to step up our game in letting those around us know WE CARE. We should as individual citizens, employees, and spouses care about the