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  • Obama's inauguration draws parallels to Dr. King's dream

    On Jan 20th, President-elect Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States. With this inauguration, history will be made, as he will be the first African-American man to hold arguably the most powerful and prestigious job in the world. President Obama's catapult into

  • People influence safety culture

    Safety first. We hear it all the time. At some level, safety is built into everything we use and consume, from the car you drive to the food you eat. Every day, people influence other people round them in a positive or negative way by their own actions. What one says and does or choses not to say or

  • Five S philosophy teaches effective workplace organization

    It's a new year, and it's time to clean house. There is no better time to learn and execute the five S Philosophy. This concept originated in Japan and stems from 5 words that begin with the letter "S". As Todd Skaggs states in his article on the five S Philosophy, "Essential in Lean Manufacturing

  • Education key to preventing sexually transmitted infections

    Many of us look forward to the winter holidays. It's a time filled with special activities, fun parties, and often, the giving and receiving of gifts. It's also a time for getting together with family and friends. However, not everyone will have the opportunity to visit their family this season, but

  • Team Edwards’ gift of flight test

    As we conclude another spectacular year at the Air Force Flight Test Center, I encourage everyone to reflect for a moment on the contributions our team has made to the nation and Air Force. Team Edwards was responsible for delivering combat capability directly to our warfighters for immediate use

  • General Eichhorn reflects on meaning of Holiday Season

    This Holiday Season, like all holiday seasons, we should reflect on our own personal pursuit of happiness. Many things make me happy. At work, our service to the Air Force and the nation has made our way of life safer. Whether wearing uniform or civilian clothes, we all have chosen to serve our

  • Team Edwards holds 3rd Quarter Award ceremony

    On Dec. 12, Edwards put on the base's first quarterly awards ceremony in several years. The event, presided by Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn, commander of the Air Force Flight Test Center, was held in the base theater and provided Team Edwards an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the top

  • TSR services provides help to Airmen, civilian with traumatic stress

    Many types of events have the potential to produce traumatic stress responses. Most individuals exposed to such events will not experience long-term adverse effects. However, exposure to potentially traumatic events often results in short-term symptoms, which may worsen if unaddressed. Therefore, it

  • Happy Holidays, Team Edwards

    It's the most wonderful time of the year. The time of year that gives us all the chance to relax, recharge, and refresh ourselves. This is the time of year for reflection. The holiday season is here. In this season, I have a few reflections of my own: From the time of our founding fathers through

  • Letter to Airmen: Honoring our commitment to Wounded Warriors

    Monday, November 10, 2008 Honoring our commitment to Wounded Warriors Developing and caring for our Airmen and their families is a top priority. And no task is more important than ensuring our Wounded Warriors receive the services and support that they need throughout the recovery process. For this