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  • Remember fire safety when grilling this summer

    Summertime is "chilling" time, and for many Americans, that means grilling time. However, when people put on their "World's Best Cook" aprons, they may forget to put on their thinking caps. According to the National Fire Protection Association, outdoor grilling causes more than 600 accidental fires

  • Playground's hot surfaces pose burn risks to children

    Solid steel decks, hard plastic slides or steps in direct sunlight retain heat and may reach temperatures hot enough to cause serious contact burns in a matter of seconds. Because of this, parents and caregivers are responsible to check for hot surfaces on playground equipment before allowing young

  • Edwards celebrates July as Spiritual Wellness Month

    We live with an everyday faith in the world around us. We trust that when we turn on a light switch or appliance, there is electricity and the power is there. Recently, we had this faith shaken when the base and some surrounding communities had a power outage. On July 8, people living at Edwards

  • Transportation Incentive Program offers reimbursement for commuters

    To offset rising commuting costs, base personnel may apply for the Transportation Incentive program. Participants are eligible to be reimbursed up to $115 per month. The incentive program is open to all active duty military personnel, Guardsmen and Reservists serving on active-duty as well

  • Food safety during summer heat

    Summer is often associated with cookouts, picnics and other outdoor meals. The combination of warm weather and leaving food out at room temperature can make food unsafe to eat. When transporting food and cooking out, it's especially important to pay attention to food safety, and to keep cold food

  • Safety is a team effort

    The Air Force developed the 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign in the late 1960s to counter the traditional increase in mishaps and fatalities during the summer months. This year, our 101 CDOS initiative "Safety is a team effort" began on May 23 and ends on Sept. 2. So far, the Air Force has lost

  • Drivers should watch out for pedestrian crosswalks

    Every intersection has a pedestrian crosswalk, whether or not there are painted lines on the street. Most crosswalks are at corners, but they can be in the middle of the block. A crosswalk is that portion of the pavement where the sidewalk lines would extend across the street, and it is set aside

  • Voting assistance officer sends shout out to voters

    The days are getting longer, the desert is getting drier, and the smell of arguing politicians is growing more pungent every day.This can only mean one thing. A magnificent season is almost here, a season for which I am constantly counting down the days -- voting seasons.It is hard to believe that

  • We must re-focus, fix problems

    By now you have heard about the resignations of the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force. This was unprecedented and I want to make sure you know I am fully committed to finding and fixing the root causes of the Air Force shortfalls recently identified by the Secretary of Defense. Together

  • Military housing evolves after 50 years

    Team Edwards has seen many ups and downs over the past 10 years. With reductions in military manpower, the base's family housing authorization has steadily decreased as well from 1,989 to the current 796 units.Houses have been demolished and new ones built. Some family housing units were converted