July 30, 2013 HEALTH ADVISORY: Closures posted for local campgrounds due to plague found in ground squirrel Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and U.S. Forestry Service officials have closed the Broken Blade, Twisted Arrow, and Pima Loops of the Table Mountain Campgrounds in the Angeles National Forest after tests confirmed that one ground squirrel trapped on July 16, 2013 during routine
July 30, 2013 Cub Scouts explore visit Edwards AFB Cub Scout Pack 119, from Santa Clarita, Calif., got an up close look at what Edwards AFB is all about during a tour July 26. The day started with trips to the control tower where the pack was given a unique, panoramic view of the base and some aircraft in flight. In the training room, the wingmen
July 24, 2013 Robots take over base library School's out for the summer but the learning hasn't stopped. The Edwards AFB Library is keeping kids busy with its fourth annual Department of Defense sponsored summer reading program. The program includes a special one-hour presentation on Friday mornings that is open to all ages. The July 19 event
July 16, 2013 Annual duck blind drawing slated Aug. 10 Waterfowl hunters can participate in the annual duck blind drawing scheduled Aug. 10, at the Rod and Gun Activity, Bldg. 210. Base hunting permits may be submitted to drawing officials from 9 a.m. until the actual drawing begins, which will be at approximately 10 a.m.Duck blind reservations are
July 9, 2013 Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: What you need to know The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protects persons serving on active duty from adverse consequences to their legal rights that may result from their service.Some SCRA protections apply to reservists and guardsmen called to serve on active duty. Other protections apply to members who have always
June 24, 2013 Strike Zone delivers variety of tastes The High Desert Lanes Bowling Center is serving up a new place to dine with the reopening of the Strike Zone snack bar June 28 at 11 a.m. The eatery will offer some new menu items along with the traditional hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken fingers like the old snack bar served. Along with
June 11, 2013 Edwards AFB Exchange celebrates Arby's grand opening Excitedly, Edwards AFB Exchange had their ribbon cutting ceremony June 10 for their new Arby's restaurant. The project started about 18 months ago as the need to offer more variety to existing food facilities was recognized. The ceremony drew a crowd including the Edwards Queens. "Thank you to the
May 28, 2013 Commissaries plan for Monday furloughs When furloughs are implemented, most military commissaries will close one day a week on Mondays, said the director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency. The closures will be for up to 11 days between July 8 and Sept. 30.Closing commissaries on Mondays would be in addition to any day stores are
May 28, 2013 Exchange greeting card services continue as assortment transitions From PSCing to retirements to promotions, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service understands the importance of celebrating life's milestones to the military community. With this is mind, the Exchange is working to provide seamless access to greeting card services as it transitions to a line of
May 22, 2013 Team Edwards recognized during American Red Cross awards ceremony The Team Edwards community is known for its willingness to help others, especially during American Red Cross blood drives hosted on base.On May 16, that willingness to help others was recognized during the Seventh Annual Battle of the Badges Awards ceremony at the Grove in Los Angeles, Calif."The