June 1, 2015 DHS robotics teams seeking volunteers The Desert High School Robotics program held an open house to recruit new members and volunteers May 27 at the Center of Excellence. Both teams are seeking mentors to volunteer for the FIRST Robotics program in time for the 2015-2016 FIRST Tech Challenge season. The teams need mentors with a wide
June 1, 2015 June Family Advocacy classes P.R.E.P. (Couple's Relationship Enhancement Workshop) This six-week workshop is intended to address issues such as negotiating and resolving conflict, power struggles, communication challenges, and trust issues. Whether your relationship is need of some "fine tuning" or a major overhaul, this
May 21, 2015 Base Supply Centers celebrate 20 years of service, promoting opportunities A cozy ceremony was held inside the Base Supply Center May 19 where 412th Mission Support Group leadership joined BSC employees and executives of IB Express to celebrate the company's 20 years of service to the military and for their role in promoting opportunities for the sight-impaired and people
May 21, 2015 Team Edwards hosts Military Retiree Appreciation Day Approximately 400 military retirees, their families and surviving spouses were invited to attend the 2015 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event held at the Oasis Community Center May 16."The event really shines the spotlight on our local retiree population in order to thank them for their
May 21, 2015 Edwards youth 'conquer' the gift of giving, volunteering A youth group from the Base Chapel's Catholic parish, called The Conquerors, is doing its best to exemplify the Air Force core value, "service before self," in all they do.As part of that effort, the youth group recently took time to raise funds and donate money to the base's local Adopt-A-Pet
May 14, 2015 Education Center Open House May 27 The Edwards AFB Education Center will be hosting an Open House that will be open to all military and their family members, and civilians working on Edwards May 27.The Education and Training Center is located on 140 Methusa Ave., Bldg. 2453. The Open House will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Attendees will
May 12, 2015 412th SFS celebrates National Police Week With military bases in Force Protection Condition Bravo, the 412th Security Forces Squadron is working tirelessly to ensure Edwards Airmen are safe. These increased security measures came in the midst of the week dedicated to recognizing their service - National Police Week. 412th SFS kicked off the
May 7, 2015 Test Ops bids farewell, consolidates into three other units Since 2014, efforts have been underway to consolidate the 445th Flight Test Squadron into three other Combined Test Forces, and on May 1, base leadership and 445th FLTS personnel were on hand to finally bid farewell to the historic squadron known as "Test Operations" during an inactivation ceremony
May 6, 2015 412th SFS gives folks up-close look at gear The 412th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Section and military working dog unit were featured at the Exchange May 5 in honor of National Police Week. The K-9 unit displayed equipment used with military working dogs such as a bite suit top, grooming tools and special gear for the dogs like
April 28, 2015 Drought puts Edwards pets at risk from predators Edwards housing area residents are reporting increasing numbers of coyotes and bobcats in neighborhoods and people's backyards. These desert natives will snatch small pets and attack even large dogs if they are hungry enough.The reason for this increase in attacks is that the predators' normal food