Sept. 30, 2015 Civ-Mil lends hand to Hearts Apart The Friends of the Airman and Family Readiness Center accepted a donation of $2,000 from the Edwards AFB Civilian-Military Support Group during a Hearts Apart luau at the AFRC Sept. 24. They also received $750 in gift cards from the Antelope Valley Mall."The Civ-Mil Support Group is pleased to be
Sept. 29, 2015 Fire Prevention Week history; activities for next week Fire Prevention Week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire. On the 43th anniversary (1911) of the Great Chicago Fire, the Fire Marshals Association of North America; the oldest membership section of the National Fire Protection Association, sponsored the first National Fire Prevention Day, deciding to
Sept. 23, 2015 POW shares 32 worst days A ceremony honoring servicemembers who are prisoners of war or missing in action was held in the Base Exchange Sept. 18 for National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The ceremony, hosted by the Air Force Sergeants Association, was attended by the American Legion and POW/MIA Patriot Guard.Guest speaker
Sept. 16, 2015 Edwards competes in 15th Annual Defender's Cup Varsity soccer teams from 40 Army and Air Force bases converged in San Antonio, Texas, over Labor Day Weekend to compete in the 15th Annual Defender's Cup. Edwards AFB was represented by the Edwards Football Club team coached by Tech. Sgt. Omar Duarte, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, and
Sept. 14, 2015 Local Civil Air Patrol members step up to the plate Antelope Valley Civil Air Patrol (CAP) members showed up in force to support Aerospace Appreciation Night at the Lancaster JetHawks Stadium Aug. 9. Members from the Edwards AFB Composite Squadron 84, and Pancho Barnes Composite Squadron 49 in Rosamond, California, participated in the opening
Sept. 8, 2015 Edwards Airman Spotlight Name: Senior Airman Nicholas CovelloUnit: 412th Security Forces SquadronJob title: Unit scheduler/trainerJob description and its impact on the overall mission: I am responsible for scheduling appointments for over 350 personnel and for conducting essential training such as cardiopulmonary
Sept. 4, 2015 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
Sept. 1, 2015 National Preparedness Month Tip: Active shooter awareness September is National Preparedness Month. Edwards AFB's Emergency Management Office has as series of events lined up to create awareness and help prepare the base community for potential emergencies that can happen at any time. The first emergency EM would like to focus on is earthquakes. On Sept.
Aug. 31, 2015 EOSC finds thrifty way to help the community The Edwards Officers' Spouses Club Thrift Store is once again open for business. The volunteer-run shop opened its doors Sept. 1.Proceeds from the Thrift Store are deposited into the EOSC Welfare Fund, which is ultimately used to aid base schools and other military organizations. Last year, the EOSC
Aug. 26, 2015 September Family Advocacy classes Here's what's going on at Edwards Family Advocacy in September.Dads4Dads Class 1: This is a class for all expectant parents to navigate their way through pregnancy. Participants will get information on the New Parent Support Program, steps to enroll their baby for benefits, nutrition, safety