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  • HAWC commemorates National Nutrition Month

    It's that time of year again when the New Year's resolution has been forgotten but thoughts of summer bathing suits and sunny vacations are motivating us to look our best and be our healthiest. This spring, Edwards Health and Wellness Center, the Rosburg Fitness Center and the Civilian Health

  • Thornton: CMA violation is unacceptable

    Since completion of Edwards' inside runway, controlled movement area violations have occurred at an unacceptable rate. During the first quarter of 2009, Edwards has averaged one incursion every 18 days. This staggering statistic was recently emphasized at my last commander's call. A CMA violation

  • Sergeant: UCI trials, tribulation makes us better team

    After watching Superbowl XLIII Feb. 1, I thought about our enlisted corp.Over the past six to eight months, there have been many changes across our country, throughout our military, and especially here at Edwards. Although thins changed, one thing remained constant -- our will to succeed as a

  • 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