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Aug. 17, 2011
Are you a good wingman? Hint: it isn't easy, but each has role in protecting others

To anyone familiar with the movie "Top Gun", the term "wingman" might conjure up images of daring young aviators - inseparable friends flying jets by day and partaking in the night life only a military club on the beach can offer.But real Airmen know better. We've seen the Wingman Ethos rise above
Aug. 17, 2011
Back-to-school safety tips will help ensure children get off to good, safe start this year

It's time for school to start and children may be a little nervous about the first day of school. Following these tips will help ease your student's mind and help ensure the school year gets off to a good, safe start.First, remind your child that he or she is not the only student who is a bit uneasy
Aug. 10, 2011
If you must give a mouse a cookie, don't allow focus to shift from mission

We can get a lot of good ideas from reading management books. We even have a phrase for that - MBBS - management-by-best-seller. One key management book I have failed to see on any management best-seller list is "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Sarah J. Numeroff.Okay, it's a children's book.But it
Aug. 3, 2011
95th AMDS now makes it fast, easy to get prescription for fluoride supplements

Fluoride helps fight tooth decay. Research shows that community water fluoridation lowers decay rates by more than 50-percent, which means fewer cavities for children.The drinking water at Edwards and surrounding communities contains a small amount of natural fluoride. However, it is considered
Aug. 3, 2011
Leader's Forum: The 'Do Right' concept can help supervisors understand what makes a good leader

If you are in a leadership position, you have a tough job. Daily, you face manpower, material and budgetary shortages. You have personnel issues, deadlines and mountains of paperwork. It is a juggling act to balance requirements, and your boss just told you to figure out a way to be more efficient
July 27, 2011
Don't be your own worst enemy; When in doubt, do the right thing

I have two quotes on my desk at work, both of them remind me of my responsibilities to the individuals I supervise, the leaders I work for, the mission that we support and especially the responsibility I have to my family. One quote reminds me that we can be our own worst enemy; the other provides
July 27, 2011
Fire Extinguishers - you may not notice them until you need them to save property, life

While there's a good chance your fire extinguishers will sit on the wall for years collecting dust, it could end up saving your property and even your life.A fire extinguisher is an absolute necessity in any home or office. It is important to understand exactly what fire extinguishers do and how
July 20, 2011
Training, awareness needed to reduce Controlled Movement Area violations

Hazardous Air Traffic Report and Controlled Movement Area violations are a growing problem for both the Air Force and the Federal Aviation Administration. Unfortunately, Edwards is having its share of violations, which put lives as well as aircraft at risk. This year alone, Edwards has had four such
July 20, 2011
Put safety first when fishing from boat, shore, or doing other water related activities

No matter what type of boating activity you plan to pursue this summer, please put safety first, and don't be lulled into a sense of false security by seemingly benign boating activities.Fishing, for example, might seem much safer than some other water sports, such as wakeboarding or waterskiing.
July 13, 2011
Residents reminded of rules regarding refuse and recycling in base housing areas

The Base Housing office would like to remind base residents about the base's refuse and recycling system.Refuse and recyclables are collected weekly in the family housing neighborhoods. Separate bins are provided to each residence for refuse, recyclables and green waste. Bins from one residence

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