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  • Marijuana: Myths versus research

    Marijuana is the nation's most popular illicit drug, and over the past decade 14 states have legalized marijuana for medical purposes with twelve others looking at similar legislation. On Nov. 2, California voters will have the opportunity to vote on the legalization of the recreational use of

  • Halloween safety tips for trick or treat

    Children look forward to Halloween for many reasons. They like dressing up in costumes, but more than that they like it for the candy and treats! Who doesn't? Even some adults still like going out trick or treating. It makes them feel young and happy again.While this commentary addresses guidelines

  • VPP: What's this all about?

    The Voluntary Protection Program is one of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's most important safety recognition programs. It examines and validates an organization's safety culture for the purpose of improving workplace safety and health management systems.Culture is defined as "the

  • The chill in the air brings thoughts of fire safety

    Now that cold weather has arrived, we need to prepare for the winter ahead and take a few simple safety precautions to prevent fire from striking our homes.In the United States, more than 5,000 people die each year from injuries sustained in fires. Most of these deaths occur during the winter

  • Play it safe around holiday lights, save energy at the same time

    Christmas lights are beautiful and much safer than candles, but all that electricity can cause problems if not used properly. These lights can get hot enough to ignite and burn other decorations, including the Christmas tree. Decorating with lights often requires the use of a ladder and improper use

  • Edwards to launch Red Ribbon Week with 3K Walk/Run

    For one week each October, our nation commemorates the personal sacrifice made by U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in the war against illicit drugs. A former Marine, Mr. Camarena became a police officer prior to joining the DEA, because he wanted to make a

  • Why do I care about your mail?

    Our capability to protect information is a key enabler to sustain air, space and cyberspace dominance. This capability is essential to the success of the Air Force mission and warrants special attention by every echelon of command. - U.S.A.F. Chief of Staff, Gen. Norton SchwartzThis was quoted from

  • Seeking Post-Government Employment: Three Rules to Remember

    Some members of the Edwards community may begin contemplating ways to turn their training and expertise into a new position with a private employer. However, the process of seeking post-government employment can be a minefield of Inspector General and criminal violations and investigations for the

  • Beat the Heat safety tips

    As the sweltering summer heat sweeps across the Mojave Desert, Team Edwards' personnel are reminded to take precautions against heat related incidents.Many simple measures can be taken to significantly reduce the chance of getting heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Team Edwards' personnel are