Aug. 24, 2011 There is a lot to see at the AEC - exotic animals at local 'zoo' now open to public Diane Frieling and her husband took a big chance. Giving up their careers in the garment and banking industries, they began taking in dogs and cats, which eventually expanded to llamas and pigs.They never looked back. Their change of careers has grown into more than 150 animals and 40 acres. At the
Aug. 3, 2011 Annual Civ-Mil barbeque brings Edwards leaders, community together for Airmen The Edwards Civilian-Military Support Group held its 20th annual barbeque July 28. More than 140 people from throughout the Antelope Valley and Edwards AFB attended the event to show their support for an organization dedicated to supporting Team Edwards."Our mission is to support Edwards and to take
July 29, 2011 Roads opened following cleanup of train derailment As of July 28, all roads have been opened following the derailment of a Union Pacific freight train.Approximately 62 cars derailed near 92nd St. East and East Avenue T near Little Rock, Calif., July 27.As a precaution, L.A. County Fire cordoned off several streets around the area, which were opened
July 27, 2011 Rotary Club of Lancaster donates new household items to Airmen's Attic It didn't take long for the Rotary Club of Lancaster to answer a call for help when they were told the Airmen's Attic was running low on merchandise needed to support the 134 or more Airmen expected to arrive here this summer.Rotarians Kent and Barbara Sellon used $500 from the club's Community
July 20, 2011 Waterfowl hunters - annual duck blind drawing set for Aug. 13 at Rod and Gun Club Waterfowl hunters can participate in the annual duck blind drawing scheduled August 13, 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 13, 2011 Outdoor Recreation's new scuba classes provide skills for students to explore the deep Scuba diving is a centuries-old activity; it takes specific skills and know-how to master the technique of spending long periods of time in the deep.The many mysteries of the underwater world continue to allure people, and the popularity of the sport has spread and captivated people from all
June 29, 2011 Born to ride...safely; base motorcycle riders stress safety at annual meeting The sound of hogs, crotch rockets and dirt bikes roared through the air on the morning of June 23.Motorcyclists from across Edwards swarmed to the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum to meet, emphasize safe riding and have a summer morning group ride.More than 60 riders took a whirlwind tour of the
June 29, 2011 Edwards golf course opens to public - those off base may apply for pass Citizens of Antelope Valley and cities surrounding Edwards may now apply for a golf pass to enjoy the base's scenic 18-hole golf course.After approval from base officials, community leaders, Air Force Materiel Command and the Air Force, Muroc Lake Golf Course is now open to the public.The course,
June 29, 2011 Come celebrate the Fourth of July at Summer Bash 2011 Summer's here and like years past, the 95th Force Support Squadron welcomes in the lazy days with a Summer Bash that's sure to have something for everyone.Open and free to the entire Edwards community, the July 4th celebration will begin at 4:30 p.m. and is scheduled to run till 10 p.m."It's the
June 22, 2011 Smartphones, like other privately-owned media, prohibited on government computers Certain smartphones offer the convenience of plugging directly into a computer to charge via a USB connection. However, base leadership would like to remind Team Edwards that connecting a smartphone, for any reason, to a government computer is prohibited."The Air Force limits Internet access in or