Jan. 24, 2014 Local high schoolers get glimpse of careers in science, technology Students from Antelope Valley, Lancaster and Desert High Schools participated in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math-focused tour of Edwards AFB, Jan. 22. Their stops included the Air Force Test Pilot School, the 412th Electronic Warfare Group and NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center.At the
Jan. 22, 2014 Edwards Fire and Emergency Services protects base daily Over 13,000 people are connected to Edwards AFB, both military and civilian. With five stations, the Edwards AFB Fire and Emergency Services department is well-equipped to protect those people in the event of an emergency. In addition to structural response, the department is trained to offer
Jan. 21, 2014 Joshua Tree DFAC wins Hennessy Award, competes for trophy Edwards AFB's Joshua Tree Dining Facility heard Jan. 8, that they had been awarded the annual Hennessy Award for Air Force Materiel Command, Region 2, at the Major Command level. Now, the staff is preparing for the next level of competition to win the 58th annual John L. Hennessy trophy, which is
Jan. 21, 2014 Tax Center opens Feb. 3 Tax time is here again and the Edwards VITA Tax Center will be open for business starting Feb. 3! The Tax Center offers free tax preparation and services for active duty service members, retirees, eligible dependents, and reservists on active duty orders. The Tax Center is staffed by volunteers who
Jan. 17, 2014 Air Force announces new Supervisor Refresher Course Air Force announced guidance for the new Supervisor Refresher Course (MAFHRMS420), which will be offered by the Air Force Personnel Professional Development School at Maxwell AFB, Ala., in FY14. This course was designed to meet the federal mandate for follow-on supervisory education at least once
Jan. 17, 2014 A Recall on recent Impact Aid Cards On Oct. 1, 2013, Muroc Joint Unified School District released the Federal Impact Aid Cards, a day earlier to their students, in anticipation and response to the looming 2013 government shutdown. Unfortunately, a large number of these Impact Aid Cards are being returned to the school sites due to the
Jan. 13, 2014 Base Library opens science discovery center Families gathered at the Base Library Jan. 10, to see the grand opening of the STEM Science Discovery Center. The discovery center is sponsored by the Edwards AFB Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program and offers a variety of activities to encourage children to learn about science.
Jan. 7, 2014 Project84 continues into New Year Towards the end of 2013, Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander, announced his cost-savings initiative for Edwards AFB - Project84. According to Brewer, if everyone on base saved $84 each month, it would ultimately save an excess of $11 million annually. The problem was finding out
Dec. 10, 2013 B.B. Wolf sues Curly Pig - mock trial shows scouts inner workings of courthouse In the case of Wolf versus Pig, the jury found Pig not liable for attempted wolf cooking. The hearing took place at the Base Courthouse Dec. 9, with Judge Col. Wesley Moore, Staff Judge Advocate, Air Force Test Center, presiding. The plaintiff was represented by Capt. Thomas Colby, 412th Test Wing,
Dec. 9, 2013 New storage facility near BX The new Lock and Leave storage facility, located outside of the Base Exchange, is now open for business. Anyone with base access and a lock can rent a storage unit. The main office is located in the Enterprise Rental Car office and is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The storage units come