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  • General plan sets course for CE projects

    When the 95th Civil Engineer and Transportation Directorate looks for its future construction efforts, they follow a plan to guide them -- the general plan. The general plan provides the 95th Air Base Wing commander and other decision-makers a picture of Edwards' present and future capability to

  • 95th MDG assesses future of health care

    The 95th Medical Group is comprised of the 95th Medical Operations Squadron, 95th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and 95th Medical Support Squadrons. The 95th MDG's mission is to provide health services, support military readiness and maintain the health of the community. This is accomplished through

  • Privatization on tap for Edwards housing areas

    Edwards residents have seen many ups and downs over the past 10 years. Because of reductions in military manpower, Edwards' family housing authorization steadily decreased from 1,989 to the current 796 units. Houses have been demolished and new ones built. Some family housing units in Desert Villa

  • Security Forces stresses Halloween, trick-or-treat safety

    Halloween is spooky enough with ghoulish jack-o-lanterns glowing from front porches and little ghosts, witches and other creatures walking the streets. The last thing anybody wants is an accident to occur, or a real-life goblin to come out in the local neighborhood. By taking these few precautions,

  • Healthy lifestyle helps reduce breast cancer risk

    Eating healthy, exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight can be helpful in preventing breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Prevention Month. When shopping at the commissary, look for food that promotes breast health awareness and cancer research. Many food manufacturers are

  • Knowledge is key against domestic violence

    Knowledge is power. Never has this old adage been truer than when it comes to domestic violence. Abusers count on uninformed victims and communities to allow them to operate without fear of punishment or reprisal. So the more we know about domestic violence, the more we can empower victims. Through

  • Fire department hosts fire prevention week

    The base fire department is hosting Fire Prevention Week from Monday to Oct. 13, with the theme "Practice Your Escape Plan." It's not enough to have a home fire escape plan. To escape safely, you have to make sure everyone in the home has practiced the plan. According to a National Fire Protection

  • Think jogger safety during daylight, nighttime, inclement weather

    Whenever you are jogging or walking on the road, whether nighttime or daylight, you should always make yourself visible to vehicle operators. Individuals exercising near traffic should wear clothing that is highly visible during the daytime and highly reflective during hours of limited visibility.

  • Fire safety is everybody's concern

    Fire safety should be practiced everyday. Whenever a fire hazard is observed, take the initiative to correct or report it to a supervisor or the fire prevention office. Fire safety is constant observance and common sense practice while performing your daily activities whether at home or at

  • Bird's Eye View: Air Force Ball kicks off tonight

    The Air Force Ball tonight is an opportunity for the Team Edwards community to come together and celebrate the heritage and the historical achievements of the world's greatest Air Force as it surpasses its 60th year as a separate service. Through donations, fundraisers, and the assistance of many