• Edwards releases wellness survey

    The Wingman Wellness Survey has assisted senior leadership at Air Force Materiel Command in making significant decisions regarding the wellness of personnel in the AFMC. Locally, the data and comments from the last survey assisted with the implementation of several wellness promotions and programs

  • Bird's Eye View: Housing Town Hall meets

    The plan to move people out of the Palo Verde Heights and Pacific Winds housing areas will be the topic of conversation during today's Housing Town Hall meeting.When the rejuvenation of Edwards's housing began in 1997, we knew that eventually Pacific Winds and Palo Verde would be phased in. During

  • 'Blood Alley' haven for traffic accidents, deaths

    State Route 138 between Palmdale, Calif., and Interstate 15 is commonly known as the Pearblossom Highway, but do not let the name fool you. Between 1999 and 2003, this highway has become known as "Blood Alley". In 2004, State Route 138 had 22 fatal accidents, four pedestrian deaths, 42 speed related

  • Improper ladder use causes injuries

    How far do you have to fall to suffer an injury? It can happen at floor level. However, most injuries occur due to falls from a height, and typically it's from using a ladder improperly. Ladders are very useful tools; and by their very nature, not dangerous when used properly. Most falls happen

  • Bird's Eye View: Commander's call, ORE briefing on Thursday

    I'll be holding my first commander's call at the base theater Thursday morning at 8 a.m. During the commander's call, I'll be sharing my vision and goals with members of the Mighty 95th Air Base Wing. I'll keep my comments short and sweet, but I think it's important to regularly communicate what's

  • 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 initiative promotes all facets of safety by encouraging our kids to work together as a team, to look out for each other and to remind all of us to be

  • Team Edwards set to train for AFIMS

    The Air Force Flight Test Center Inspector General Readiness office is conducting Air Force Incident Management System trainings at the base theater Monday and Tuesday at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Members of the Disaster Response Force are required to attend one of the mandatory local procedures training.

  • Bird's Eye View: Vice commander drops 'vice' title

    In a ceremony Tuesday at 9:50 a.m., I assumed command of the 95th Air Base Wing, following the departure of Col. Brent Baker as he moved up to head the Global Logistics Supply Center. My vision for the 95th ABW is twofold - to deliver excellence in installation support and to organize, train, and

  • 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

  • Bird's Eye View: Remember their sacrifice on Memorial Day

    Monday, we take a day to remember all the men and women of the Armed Forces who gave their lives in the service of our country. Traditionally, Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of each May. On this day, federal workers get the day off and families get together for picnics and sporting

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