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News Briefs July 18, 2014

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Express fuel pumps to shut down July 21 & 22 The AAFES Express gasoline station will undergo vapor testing next week, which requires the pumps to be turned off to complete the process.†The fuel pumps will be shut down 8-11 a.m., July 21, and 7 a.m.-1 p.m., July 22. For more information, call (661) 258-1078,…

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Exchange celebrates 119 years with 5 percent MILITARY STAR card discount

Posted July 18, 2014 by Julie Mitchell

July 25, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service marks a historic milestone, celebrating 119 years of serving Soldiers, Airmen and their families. July 25, 1895, General Order No. 46 established the exchange on military installations, directing post commanders to set up an exchange at every post. Since then, the Exchange has supported U.S. troops…

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Got a ticket? What now?

Posted July 18, 2014 by Rebecca Amber

Many drivers have experienced the sinking feeling that accompanies the flashing lights and siren of a police vehicle pulling them over. But, for drivers who are cited on Edwards AFB, there may be harsher penalties.

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412th MXG welcomes new commander, out-going commander retires

Posted July 18, 2014 by Rebecca Amber

Air Force photograph by Rebecca Amber Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer (left) 412th Test Wing commander, hands the 412th Maintenance Group ceremonial guidon to Col. Robert Lepper to symbolize the official start of his new role as group commander, during a change of command ceremony July 10.   The 412th Maintenance Group welcomed a new commander,…

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Edwards Lync 2010 Upgrade

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Starting July 18, Air Force Materiel Command will be transitioning accounts from the legacy Office Communicator Server to Lync 2010. Lync will replace the chat/IM client on your workstation. The ACES Instant Message Team will begin deploying Lync 2010 at Edwards AFB starting July 21, and is expected to take approximate one week to install…

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Can you tell me how to get to ‘Sesame Street?’

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Air Force photograph by Jet Fabara Military ID card holders and guests are invited to attend the “Sesame Street USO Experience for Military Families” July 27 at the Oasis Community Center. The Sesame Street USO Experience for Military Families will drop by the Oasis Community Center for two shows July 28. The event is open…

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CMSAF Cody tours Edwards, discusses fiscal realities, changes

Posted July 18, 2014 by Kenji Thuloweit

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody, the 17th chief master sergeant appointed to the service's highest enlisted rank, and his wife, Athena, visited the high desert for the first time to meet with and thank Airmen and their families, and to get an up close look at the Edwards mission.

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News Briefs July 11, 2014

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Change of command Col. Robert Lepper Jr., will assume command of the 412th MXG from Col. Robert Weaver II at 9 a.m., July 10 in Hangar 1600. Lt. Col. select promotion party Team Edwards is invited to a promotion party 4:30 p.m., July 11 at Pancho’s in Club Muroc. Come celebrate with Edwards’ newest lieutenant…

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Memorial service

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Donald Lee “Don” Amidon, 68, passed away July 4 after a brief illness. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., July 11 at Edwards Chapel 2. A reception will immediately follow the service in the Chapel Annex. Don is survived by his wife Bonita “Bonnie” Amidon of California City, and his sister Janet Amidon…

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Memorial set for DHS student

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A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of 16-year-old Christopher Alan Ricker who was one of two young Team Edwards family members killed in an automobile accident June 30. Ricker was a student at Desert Junior-Senior High School on Edwards. The memorial service will be held 3 p.m., July 12 at Halley-Olsen-Murphy…

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