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  • Emergency kit prepares for unforeseen vehicle circumstances

    When traveling long distances, a well-stocked roadside emergency kit can be the difference between getting back on the road or being stranded.A roadside emergency kit is the basic item motorists should have to help them get back on the road quickly and safely.Motorists should pack their emergency

  • UOCAV Act allows servicemembers to vote through absentee ballot

    With the presidential election set for November, legal aged, active-duty members and their dependents can still vote in their state of residency, regardless of where they live, through a fairly unknown act of Congress. Through the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, people not

  • Area Defense Counsel defends Airmen's rights

    The mission of the area defense counsel is to protect your individual rights, ensuring independent and aggressive representation of Air Force members facing disciplinary actions. We are located on Edwards as a tenant unit, completely independent from the Edwards legal office. We report directly to

  • USAF Test Pilot School graduates 147th class

    On Dec. 8, the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduated their 147th class since their start at Wright Field in 1944. The school has come a long way since the first class of young men with a desire to fly, and now boasts the best of the best from around the world. Class 07A consisted of 11 flight

  • AFSO 21: Rapid improvement events improve base performance

    The 95th Comptroller Squadron here held its first ever Air Force Smart Operations 21 rapid improvement event Nov. 26. AFSO 21 is a tool that enables problem solving and provides a means to eliminate waste. Through rapid improvement events, organizations assemble teams to systematically improve

  • Positive influence makes working conditions safer

    Safety first! We hear it all the time. At some level, safety is built into everything we do. Every day we influence the people around us in a positive or negative way by our own actions. What you say and do or chose not to say or do will influence the outcome. Being around people who promote and

  • Edwards can save energy with holiday lighting

    The holiday season is upon us, and many housing occupants enjoy decorating their homes with lights. Holiday lighting is allowed in base housing as long as it does not cause damage to the house. In order to conserve energy, occupants need to ensure lights are not left on during the day or after 10

  • Safety puts brakes on long-distance driving accidents

    Road trips can be fun. They also bring challenges that are not present in day-to-day driving. To keep your passengers safe, consider the following advice before embarking on an extended road trip: Plan your route Map out the route you will take. Decide how far you will travel each day and where you

  • All-terrain vehicles pose safety hazard

    An estimated 740 people died in 2003 in incidents associated with all terrain vehicles. In addition, in 2004 there were an estimated 136,100 emergency room-treated injuries associated with ATVs. About a third of all deaths and injuries involved victims under 16 years old. The Consumer Product Safety

  • Safety not just for the summer

    Winter isn't a time to just stay indoors and wait for spring. There's a whole wonderland of sports out there for the entire family -- skiing, sledding and snowboarding, to mention a few. When out in the snow you may need to take extra steps to keep your family safe. On ice and snow, accidents can