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News Briefs – October 26, 2012

Posted October 26, 2012 by

Immunizations   The Immunizations Clinic will be holding a mass flu drive 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 30 at the Base Theater. All active duty, reservist and civilian employees are eligible to receive the flu vaccine. Contractors who are also Tricare beneficiaries may attend. All other Tricare beneficiaries will be vaccinated at the Immunizations Clinic. If…

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2012 Annual Air Force Command Language Program of the Year, Language Professional of the Year submission call

Posted October 19, 2012 by by Edwards AFB Education Office

This is a general call to those units with registered Command Language Programs. CPL Managers can assist in collecting data to support unit nominations for the Command Language Program of the Year and for the Individual Language Professional of the Year. The CLP is designed to increase the proficiency of language professionals in performance of…

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Exchange

Posted October 12, 2012 by Ashley Sutton

Exchange shoppers won’t have to wait for December to start the holiday season as the Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s Facebook page is hosting “12 Weeks of Gifting” contest. From Sept. 28 to Dec. 20, shoppers can count down the last 12 weeks until Christmas by entering to win different prizes each week. As…

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Edwards firefighters set fire prevention week off to great start

Posted October 12, 2012 by Jet Fabara

Air Force photograph by Jet Fabara A Branch Elementary School student gives Sparky the Fire Dog a high five after completing his fire safety training Oct. 9 on the school grounds. The school was just one of many locations that will be visited by the Edwards Fire Department during Fire Prevention Week which runs from…

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Children’s Fishing Derby at Branch Pond Nov. 17

Posted October 12, 2012 by Stephanie Vaughn

Courtesy photograph Branch Pond, located off of Lancaster Boulevard near the South Gate. In 1968, Branch Memorial Park and Pond were constructed and named in honor of Maj. Gen. Irving L. “Twig” Branch who was killed when his T-38 crashed into Pugent Sound, Wash., in 1966. Branch was commander of the Air Force Flight Test…

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Edwards High Desert Triathlon The top six Q&As that will compel you to participate

Posted October 12, 2012 by Edwards High Desert Triathlon

Courtesy photograph Maj. David Lemery, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, finishing the long course during the May 19 Edwards Air Force Base High Desert Triathlon. The next triathlon is scheduled for Nov. 3, sign up now! Who The event is hosted by the Edwards Triathlon Club, a non-DOD private organization of multi-sport athletes from the…

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The history of Fire Prevention Week

Posted October 5, 2012 by Thomas Woods

The history of National Fire Prevention Week has its roots in the Great Chicago Fire, which occurred Oct. 8, 1871. This tragic conflagration killed some 300 people, left 100,000 homeless and destroyed more than 17,000 structures. The origin of the fire has generated speculation since its occurrence, with fact and fiction becoming blurred over the…

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Community Briefs – October 5, 2012

Posted October 5, 2012 by

Upcoming Holiday Hours:   Columbus Day – Oct. 8   All 412 FSS facilities will be closed except the following: Aero Club: flying sunrise to sunset (office is closed) Muroc Lake Golf Course & Pro Shop: 7 a.m.–sunset Rosburg Fitness Center: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Sandbagger Grill: 7 a.m.– 2 p.m.   The PLAYpass deadline has…

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Community Briefs – September 28, 2012

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Upcoming Holiday Hours:   Columbus Day – Oct. 8   All 412 FSS facilities will be closed except the following: Aero Club: flying sunrise to sunset (office is closed) Muroc Lake Golf Course & Pro Shop: 7 a.m.–sunset Rosburg Fitness Center: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Sandbagger Grill: 7 a.m.– 2 p.m.   The PLAYpass deadline has…

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News briefs – September 21, 2012

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Enlisted promotion ceremony   The next Team Edwards Enlisted Promotion Ceremony will be 3 p.m., Sept. 28 in Club Muroc. Promotees and their commanders will be in service dress. Attendees’ uniform will be uniform of the day.   Health Consumers’ Advisory Council   The next meeting of the Health Consumers’ Advisory Council is 9:30 a.m.,…

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