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  • Bird's Eye View: Edwards focuses on education

    As you can tell, we're focusing on education this week, and I have asked Chief Master Sgt. Eric Jaren, the MSG superintendent, and 2nd Lt. Nick Butler, MSG executive officer, to author articles on education along with myself -- three different generations, three different views.I think each

  • Bird's Eye View: 101 Critical Days of Summer ends

     The Air Force's 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign ends Monday. As of Aug. 21, the total number of accident-related fatalities across the Air Force was 17. That's exactly the same number of fatalities seen in 2006, but it is substantially lower than in 2005. Although the Air Force as a whole has

  • Edwards celebrates Labor Day, worker contributions

    Labor Day is dedicated to the socio-economic achievement of American workers and celebrates the contribution workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of the country. Labor Day came to existence with 10,000 workers assembling in New York City on Sept. 5, 1882, to participate in a

  • Safety tips help avoid Labor Day mishaps

    Labor Day weekend is considered to be the official end of the "101 Critical Days of Summer." This year, our mishaps are down compared to last year. We can maintain this trend through the Labor Day weekend by following simple safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe. If you are planning on

  • Are you carrying the FLAG?

    With so many challenges and distractions hitting us everyday, it can sometimes be difficult to stay focused and maintain a healthy perspective. Many things can affect your outlook such as the daily grind or the "groundhog day," changes in processes and procedures, a different work environment or

  • Bird's Eye View: Staff sergeant list released Wednesday

    Wednesday was a great day for 70 of Team Edwards' senior airmen as they were selected for promotion to staff sergeant. These men and women will soon join the NCO ranks and take on new responsibilities and challenges. I believe they are stepping into the United States Air Force's most challenging

  • Good nutrition makes body well-oiled machine

    Whether it's playing football, swimming or jogging, athletes need to eat a nutritious and balanced diet to fuel their body.Good nutrition, like any sporting event, has basic ground rules. Following these rules and getting plenty of practice will help athletes feel great and score those winning

  • 95th AMDS works to protect Edwards from West Nile

    Being in the desert, does not mean we do not have mosquitoes. Although standing water is scarce here, it doesn't mean mosquitoes are not breeding. Also, they can spread disease just by contact. California is second in the United States for confirmed human cases of West Nile Virus, and Kern County

  • Daily nibbles of dark chocolate may lower blood pressure

    When it comes to satisfying a taste for chocolate, dark chocolate lovers can celebrate once again. Eating a small piece of dark chocolate with less than 30 calories seems to lower blood pressure, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In this study,

  • Bird's Eye View: Edwards takes care of its own

     It's been one month since I arrived at Edwards Air Force Base as the 95th Air Base Wing's new vice commander. Right away, I could tell that the men and women of Team Edwards were exceptional people. Not only have many of you welcomed me with open arms, but your advice on how to survive the Antelope