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  • Competition: Securing Americans value and efficiency

    The White House continues to challenge federal employees to identify areas where we can save scarce taxpayer dollars while improving the way the government works. President Obama believes the best ideas usually come from the front lines and back in 2009 launched the SAVE Award (Securing Americans

  • Watch out for motorcycles!

    The weather in Southern California provides an opportunity for motorcyclists to ride year-round, unlike other parts of the country. At Edwards, as the weather gets warmer, more motorcyclists choose to ride. Even then, cars and trucks still outnumber motorcycles on California roads. Over half of

  • Celebrating freedom with pride this July 4th

    This story starts 11 days before the 4th of July on June 25, 1996. I was in the U.S. Air Force, deployed to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. On that night, I was bare-chested, clad in jeans and tennis shoes as I turned my back to a sliding glass door. The 25,000-pound truck bomb threw me to the floor. My

  • Legal assistance tip of the week: PCS season 2012 - Claims

    Last summer was a very busy moving season and this upcoming season promises to be the same for Airmen who will permanently change station. Enlisted, officer and civilian employees can help alleviate any potential loss or damage to household goods by learning the rules under which household goods are

  • Vehicle GPS units and what you need to know

    We love our cars. More so than probably anywhere else in the country, we love our cars. Here in California, and probably more so at Edwards (due to our remote location), we spend more time in our cars than most other states. We become dependent on them. We rely on our cars to not only get us to and

  • Legal Assistance Tip of the Week: Car buying tips

    A car purchase is a major event in your life, both financially and emotionally. As such, it is important to research the type of car you want very thoroughly and not make impulsive decisions that could later come back to haunt you. Under no circumstances should you simply walk into a dealership and

  • 95th ABW CC wishes Team Edwards a happy, safe Memorial Day

    I want to wish all of Team Edwards and their families a safe enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is a time of remembering and reflection. As we enter the holiday, I wanted to share a few of my own reflections.My family and I have had the great fortune to view Memorial Day Ceremonies at

  • Memorial Day message from 412th TW CC

    This Memorial Day we celebrate our nation's hard won freedoms and honor the men and women whose sacrifices made them possible. Whether you spend your Memorial Day weekend with family and friends, enjoying a hobby, or just relaxing, please take time to reflect on the individual sacrifices that were

  • Legal Assistance Tip: Vehicle registration options while assigned to Edwards

    California Law ordinarily requires that a person register their vehicle in California within 20 days, "after gainful employment is accepted in this state or residency is established in this state." C.V.C. § 6700. However, C.V.C. § 6701, provides a specific exception for active-duty military members,

  • Memorial Day a time to celebrate and reflect

    As we approach Memorial Day weekend, I want to thank each of you for your hard work and dedication to our important mission. For most Americans, Memorial Day has become the traditional start of summer, but this special day is much more than that. Memorial Day began after the Civil War as a way to