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  • Drinking impairs drivers' judgment

    People frequently misjudge how intoxicated they are. It's not necessary to be falling down to be considered as drunk. For some people, even one glass of beer or wine can significantly dull their reflexes. Despite alcohol use at parties, picnics, restaurants and social gatherings, it is definitely

  • Baby bottle tooth decay destroys infant's primary teeth

    With February as the National Children's Dental Health Month, parents are reminded the importance of caring for their infant's primary teeth. The Edwards dental clinic cautions that serious tooth decay may develop during a child's first birthday. Even though the child's primary teeth will eventually

  • Mouthguards protect teeth from injury

    A mouthguard is worn in athletic and recreational activities to protect teeth from trauma. The dental profession unanimously supports the use of mouthguards in a variety of sports activities. A mouthguard can prevent serious injuries such as broken teeth, jaw fractures, cerebral hemorrhage and neck

  • Team Edwards to celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month

    The 95th Medical Operations Squadron, along with the American Dental Association, is celebrating February as National Children's Dental Health Month. This year's theme is "Everyone smiles in the same language." The Edwards dental clinic and the ADA are sponsoring numerous activities in observance of

  • 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