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  • 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

  • Safety office announces poster contest winners

    Each year, the Air Force Flight Test Center Safety office sponsors a safety poster-coloring contest within the Edwards elementary school district. The three main goals of the contest are to emphasize that safety begins at home, safety is everyone's responsibility, and that safety touches all of us

  • Share the road

    With the wind in your face as you cruise past the lakebed heading for that final hill, your concentration is shattered by a side view mirror of a four-wheeler that whizzes past your head. "What the heck are they thinking? Why didn't they move over to the other lane?" Situations like this are

  • Sergeant recounts how five Airmen, 'Bud' saved his life

    Every once in a while, a life-changing event takes place that requires immediate action. The safety of yourself or others could depend upon the choices you make. This could happen on the battlefield, on the ball field or even on the daily drive to work. I must ask, are you ready? Are you ready to be

  • Ground safety provides 'handy' tips to prevent injuries

    Hands are one of the most complex and intricate parts of the body. Movement of the muscles, tendons, bones, tissues and nerves allow a person to do a wide variety of tasks. Without hands, a simple task such as typing on a keyboard or turning a screwdriver can become a bit difficult.Hand injuries can

  • Edwards Fire Department provides tips for safe grilling

    Temperatures are on the rise, and grilling in America is hotter than ever. Four out of five families now own a grill, and most people barbecue at least once a week during the summer. Based on consumer demand, propane is still the number one choice for grills. Propane grills are equipped with

  • Program helps Airmen transition to Edwards

    When I arrived at Edwards, it was the day after I graduated from technical school and I had not even been in the Air Force for five months. Needless to say, I was both excited and nervous. Being at my first-duty station, I was unsure of the expectations of the operational Air Force. I kept trying to

  • Edwards to 'clean house' for spring

    Strong winds help create large outdoor accumulations of trash, brush and other debris. The trash accumulation is not only an eyesore, but also serves as a trash hazard.Col. Nancy Wharton, 95th Air Base Wing commander, proclaimed April 14 through 18 as "Edwards Air Force Base Spring Cleanup Week." It