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Military Saves encourages financial responsibility

Posted March 7, 2014 by Rebecca Amber

The Edwards community participated in an Air Force-wide effort to encourage financial responsibility the week of Feb. 25-28, known as Military Saves Week.

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New storage facility near BX

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Air Force photograph by Rebecca Amber The new Lock and Leave storage facility, located outside of the Base Exchange, is now open for business. Anyone with base access and a lock can rent a storage unit. The main office is located in the Enterprise Rental Car office and is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m….

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Ruck March held to honor fallen Defenders

Posted March 7, 2014 by Jet Fabara

It's commonly said that the most valuable gift we can give to another is our time, especially when it's spent marching through 11.5 miles of steep and rocky, desert terrain in remembrance of those who have served.

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News Briefs February 28, 2014

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Veteran’s legal clinic A free legal clinic will be held March 1 in Lancaster, Calif., for veterans seeking help with a variety of legal issues, including criminal record clearance, government benefits (including VA benefits), quality of life, traffic citations, child support and small claims. Participants can meet with attorneys to discuss a wide variety of…

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AV Board of Trade celebrates innovation at annual Outlook Conference

Posted February 28, 2014 by Rebecca Amber

Air Force photographs by Rebecca Amber Maj. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Air Force Test Center commander, shared an update on Edwards Air Force Base and its role in the Air Force Test Center at the Antelope Valley Board of Trade’s Outlook Conference Feb. 21. “Breaking Boundaries” was the theme of the conference. MOJAVE, Calif….

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High Desert Lanes Strike Zone Snack Bar Daily Lunch Specials

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The Strike Zone Snack Bar at the High Desert Lanes Bowling Center has added daily lunch specials to their menu from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Monday: Tempura Chicken, $5.75 Tuesday: Build-a-Hot Dog, $3 Wednesday: Patty Melt, $5 Thursday: Two Fish Tacos, $4.75 Friday: Build-a-Burger, for $6 Add on a 24-ounce soda and french…

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Father, son’s love for aviation inspires one ‘talon-ted’ creation

Posted February 28, 2014 by Jet Fabara

What started as a father-and-son hobby between Rodger and Brent Hecht with the Muroc Model Masters (MMM) Radio-Controlled Club nearly 20 years ago not only paved a way for a lifetime hobby and a career in the aviation industry, but an interest to take model building to a whole new scale.

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Road, West Gate closures March 1

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Various road closures will occur in order to support the movement of an aircraft trailer from South Base through the West Gate March 1. The locations where traffic is stopped will reopen once the convoy has passed. †Note the locations and times (times are approximate) and plan accordingly for delays and closures. 10 a.m. –…

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Oval Studios offers portraits, photography classes

Posted February 21, 2014 by Kenji Thuloweit

Air Force photograph Inside the Oval Studios located next to Subway in the Desert Mall. The portrait studio has taken over from the Jungle Zone and is open for business. Oval Studios, located next to Subway in the Desert Mall in the housing area at Bldg. 7210, 1100 Kincheloe Ave., offers customized portraits for the…

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Edwards Fire Department wins 2013 AFMC-level award

Posted February 21, 2014 by Jet Fabara

Air Force photograph by Jet Fabara The Edwards Fire Department was awarded the 2013 AFMC Fire and Emergency Services Award as the best Large Fire Department in Air Force Materiel Command. The announcement was made in February and the base will go on to compete at the Department of Defense level for consideration to win…

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