June 16, 2015 Library encourages exercise for minds and body The Edwards AFB Library Summer Reading Program encourages children to exercise their minds during the summer months when school is not in session. June 12, they encouraged them to be physically active too, with a bouncy house, potato sack races, hula hoops and jump ropes. This year's program
June 10, 2015 EOD, NASA take blast at the past How do you dispose of more than 30 years of expired explosive aircraft equipment in less than one minute? While some may say "very carefully," the real answer at Edwards is with the help of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team.Since a growing number of explosive ejection seat items had been in
June 8, 2015 EES/WAPS briefing team to visit Edwards June 25 Personnel from Headquarters Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center will visit Edwards June 25 to share information about Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System changes.During the briefing, EES/WAPS subject matter experts will speak about changes that have already been
June 2, 2015 Exchange unveils customer service initiative, chance at $500 As part of its "Year of the Customer" efforts, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering an in-store assistance program to ensure shoppers always find what they are looking for, whether in-store or online at www.shopmyexchange.com.Here at Edwards AFB, designated, trained Exchange associates
June 2, 2015 24 of the world's best robots to compete in DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals June 5 The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency - the organization that laid the groundwork for the Internet, stealth technology, handheld GPS and much more - invites the public to attend the exciting conclusion of a three-year robotics competition focused on developing robots that can assist humans
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