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  • Fire Safety - A look at government- and employee-furnished appliances

    Each year Air Force firefighters respond to hundreds of fires. Improper use of approved appliances or the use of unapproved appliances account for many of these fires.Sometimes the appliances we bring to work that give us our "creature comforts" and make long days a little more bearable can cause

  • Diamond notes - cold weather gear

    The beginning of the winter season has brought cold temperatures to Edwards AFB, leaving ice on our car windshields and even snow on the ground. Although local conditions are not as challenging as other parts of the country, we must protect ourselves from the elements as we ensure our mission's

  • Chief's corner - dedication

    When we put on the cloth of our nation we are outwardly displaying our dedication for all the world to see. When others look at you, our Airmen, they see strength and hard work. They feel a sense of pride and comfort, relieved that our nation is strong and our military has might. However, we are

  • Don't do Spice or drugs...It's not worth your career

    In the media there has been recent increased attention toward the use of drugs such as Spice and Salvia, which although not currently illegal according to civilian law they are still potentially quite dangerous, and they are illegal according to military law.Why Are People Using These Drugs?While it

  • Chief's Corner

    Our Air Force Materiel Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Eric Jaren, visited Edwards AFB in late December and brought some powerful direction from the leadership team at AFMC Headquarters, Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio. Chief Jaren urged Team Edwards to get "back to basics." "Back to Basics" is a

  • Spice becoming a Schedule I controlled substance

    The Drug Enforcement Administration is looking to categorize five chemicals commonly used to make synthetic marijuana products, including Spice, K2, Blaze and Red X Dawn as Schedule I controlled substances.Schedule I is the most restrictive category and is reserved for the most dangerous, commonly

  • MDG team helps working dog regain bite

    The military can offer many valuable experiences from both a professional and personal standpoint that a civilian may never have the opportunity to do. I would like to share one of my experiences with you. In October, I was contacted by Capt. Andrea Winkel, Edwards veterinarian, who asked for

  • Awake, alert, alive

    Drowsy Drivers, Wake Up!Have you ever slipped behind the wheel, cranked up some tunes and taken off on a long road trip without sufficient sleep? If so, you know how easy it is to absentmindedly drive too far or long without a break, and suddenly find yourself wondering where the last few miles or

  • Commanders offer best wishes to Team Edwards for holidays

    The arrival of the holiday season signals a time of celebration, reflection and preparation for the New Year. As we begin to focus on 2011, let's take a quick look at 2010. What an incredible year for Team Edwards. You deployed men and women to the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility, delivered as

  • Layering, blocking wind are keys to cold weather motorcycle riding

    To the casual observer, motorcycle riding seems like an activity best left to warm days. However, there are those hard-core riders who see no end to the riding season and will venture outside even on a cold, windy day. And for some, there may be no choice but to ride in the cold. Dressing