• Holiday message from 412th CC

    Team,The holidays are here and Debbie and I would like to express our sincere thanks to each and every one of you who continue to make the 412th Test Wing the premier Air Force enterprise to work for and Edwards the best base to be stationed. We continue to be amazed at all your accomplishments and

  • Driving safely on snow or icy roads

    Unless you're traveling through the mountains of Southern California in the winter, driving in the snow doesn't occur very often. First off, don't assume your vehicle can handle any road condition. Even four-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.However, if you plan on traveling

  • Protecting your identity online

    With the internet ever evolving, it has become a great source of communication and a convenient tool. While there are many advantages in using the internet, like online shopping or making charitable donations, there are also countless numbers of unknown, lurking threats.One of luxuries of the

  • Hispanic heritage historical note

    A common misconception in the United States is that Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, is Mexican Independence Day. While still a significant holiday in some parts of Mexico, its popularity is much greater in the United States. Contrary to what some believe, Cinco de Mayo is not a celebration of winning

  • Hispanics a future of success

    Each year from, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month, to recognize the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.  Every year's celebration has a theme and this

  • Hispanic Heritage Month questions, answers

    In today's society, Hispanics, Latinos and Chicanos are defined as people from Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, South or Central American and other Spanish speaking cultures.The term "Hispanics" was in fact created by the U.S. Federal Government in the early 1970s to refer to those born in a

  • New paradigm aims to 'zeroize' sexual assault

    Why does the U.S. Air Force need a Sexual Assault Awareness Month? Is it really a problem? Isn't sexual assault more prevalent outside the military? Where do these statistics come from anyway? Is it realistic to aim for zero assaults?Thankfully, these outrageous questions represent the vestiges of a

  • Danger: Electronic cigarettes can blow more than smoke

    According to a 2014 Center for Disease Control report, cigarette smoking in our nation has reportedly been the cause of nearly 480,000 deaths, with more than 41,000 of these deaths caused by secondhand smoke. In an attempt to lower or eliminate the death tolls involving cigarette use, electronic

  • Civil Air Patrol recruiting new members

    Today, Civil Air Patrol is over 72 years old, growing stronger each and every day. This is due to enthusiastic individuals willing to carry on the mission's core values: integrity, volunteerism, excellence and respect. The CAP owes gratitude to the 1930s' legendary New Jersey aviation advocate, Gill

  • Comprehensive Airman Fitness update

    Comprehensive Airman Fitness is comprised of resiliency skills taught to help enable Airmen to make sound choices within the four domains of total fitness, mental, physical, spiritual and social. On April 2, Air Force Instruction 90-506, Comprehensive Airman Fitness, was electronically published and

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