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
Aug. 25, 2015 'Be Ready' for September, it's National Preparedness Month 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. 19, 2015 Local efforts help keep Dragon Lady flying at 60 In 1955, Disneyland opened its doors for the first time, Elvis made his first TV appearance, Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger, and the Vietnam War began with fighting between the South and North Vietnam Armies. General Motors became the first American
Aug. 11, 2015 High Desert monsoon thunderstorm season With the start of the summer season at Edwards, the threat of monsoon thunderstorms becomes a major concern for the 412th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight. During this period, the wind flow in Southern California can shift to a southeast to southerly directional flow. As a result, tropical