May 19, 2016 Police week recognizes sacrifice In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.This week, the 412th Security Forces Squadron has celebrated and acknowledged the men and women in law enforcement who lay their lives
May 19, 2016 CHPS coordinators focus on wellness of AFMC workforce Enhancing the health and well-being of the Air Force Materiel Command workforce was the focus of the Civilian Health Promotion Services coordinators meeting held here in April. As stated in the 2016 AFMC strategic plan, "Our people are AFMC's most precious resource." AFMC leadership's support and
May 13, 2016 Global Hawk icing tests open doors to ease flight restrictions Whenever the Global Hawk begins a mission, it has to travel through a certain area of the atmosphere that, under certain conditions, can create ice on the aircraft, adding weight and aerodynamic drag.A cloud deck from about 8,000 feet to 22,000 feet is the main concern for the Global Hawk, according
May 9, 2016 Veterans and spouses travel to Edwards for 2016 Military Retiree Appreciation Day Approximately 300 military retirees, their families and surviving spouses were welcomed to the 2016 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event held May 7 at the Oasis Community Center and base gym.Attendees came all the way from Bakersfield, Barstow and Los Angeles.Retirees and spouses were treated to
May 4, 2016 National Preparedness Month: Extreme Heat, Wildfires What is Extreme Heat?Temperatures that hover 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for the region and last for several weeks are defined as extreme heat.Extreme Heat Facts- Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is
April 28, 2016 Aggressive bobcat attacks family pets in housing area An aggressive bobcat has attacked several small dogs in base housing over the last few weeks. In one instance, the bobcat followed a pet into a house. Environmental Management is currently addressing this issue.This desert predator's attacks are because its normal food - jackrabbits, cottontail
April 26, 2016 NAPA Auto Parts grand opening May 2 The new NAPA Auto Parts store will hold its grand opening May 2 with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m.At 10 a.m. there will be a special appearance from NAPA NASCAR driver Will Kozak.There will be food, fun and free giveaways.The new NAPA Auto Parts is currently open at the Desert Mall located at 1100
April 25, 2016 Spring 2016 National PrepareAthon: Earthquake facts Don't forget to come out to the Exchange April 27 and May 5 for Air Force Emergency Management's Spring 2016 America's PrepareAthon events on Edwards. Edwards AFB's Office of Emergency Management will be at the Exchange's main lobby playing "Spin the Wheel, Answer a Question, Win a Prize!" The event
April 15, 2016 NAPA Auto Parts now open NAPA Auto Parts is now open at the Desert Mall located at 1100 Kincheloe Ave., Bldg. 7210. Hours are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.The store features extended ranges of automotive parts, engine oils and chemicals, tools and accessories. It also offers
April 13, 2016 Edwards families get improved quality of life with Mojave Sky Community Center Green Day once said, "Welcome to Paradise."That's pretty much what base leadership and Corvias Military Living said during a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 13, which officially opened up the new Mojave Sky Community Center.The 4.5-acre center built by Corvias Military Living features both indoor and