March 23, 2011 SYS 281 course registration now open A two-day course providing an overview of the acquisition lifecycle will be offered through the Air Force Institute of Technology at Edwards April 5-6.The course, SYS 281 Air Force Acquisition and Sustainment, provides a general snapshot of the latest in acquisition policy, processes, management
March 16, 2011 Civilian Wellness program offers variety of health services The Civilian Wellness program has been serving the Edwards Department of Defense civilian workforce for more than two years offering free clinics that screen people for common health ailments."We currently provide six separate services and set up screening clinics for detecting skin cancer,
March 16, 2011 Ordinary Heroes: Staff Sgt Jesse Mathieu, Explosive Ordnance Disposal It was a nasty looking rig as pressure plates go. The dark and heavy coiled springs cornering and connecting the wooden planks together belied the deadliness of the gadget, giving thoughts more to a pair of 1950s spring shoes from Wham-O. The camouflaged anti-personnel buttons protruding from the
March 9, 2011 Three-on-three hoops tourney asks players to step up and aid a worthy cause The "Hoops in the Sun 2011" three-on-three basketball tournament asks participants to step up their game and at the same time aid a worthy cause.The tournament, which begins March 19 at the Community Park Court, is open to anyone on base who would like to participate - enlisted members, officers,
Feb. 23, 2011 Lancaster says goodbye to aviation and WASP legend Ty Killen The Antelope Valley lost one of its heroes this year when Marguerite "Ty" Killen, who was one of the early members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, died Jan. 17. She was 86.A longtime resident of Lancaster, Calif., Ty, as she was affectionately referred to by friends and relatives, served as a
Feb. 23, 2011 Feline find in the doggone desert Tao and Ran, a happy couple for several years, lay by the pool and nap in the shade while waiting for their daily catered lunch.Tao and Ran, two Northern Chinese leopards, live the good life along with over 70 other exotic felines at the Exotic Feline Breeding Compound's Feline Conservation Center
Feb. 23, 2011 Northern Trust Open honors local military members, veterans The frigid winds and cold rain managed to hold off for the better part of the day so Edwards servicemembers could enjoy some professional golf in the sun.Several Edwards personnel were bused down to the posh Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif. to see the third round of the Northern
Feb. 9, 2011 AAFES gas station to get new canopy Installation of a new fabric canopy for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service gas station is scheduled to begin Feb.16. The new sunshade replaces the damaged hard canopy and will be installed in a phased process to ensure some gas pumps will remain open until construction wraps up in early
Feb. 9, 2011 Education alfresco - Branch Elementary opens outdoor classroom Like a self-sufficient farm, there is a place for young gardeners from Branch Elementary School (K-6) to plant vegetables, herbs, flowers, oats and wheat, all the while learning from the fruits of their labor.Intending to peak the students' interest and provide an environment for hands-on learning,