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Branch Science Carnival inspires future scientists, engineers

Posted May 18, 2012 by by Laura Mowry

To members of the United States Marine Corps, polymers save lives, and to the 95th Civil Engineering Division, polymers are recyclables. To students at Branch Elementary School, polymers inspire future...

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Edwards Dance Factory dancers dazzle at Disneyland

Posted May 18, 2012 by Staff

Dancers from Edwards Dance Factory made an appearance at the “Happiest Place on Earth” last month. April 14 and 15, 10 young ladies represented Edwards AFB by dancing at Disneyland’s Diamond...

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A-Pet adoptions May 15, 2012

Posted May 15, 2012 by anradmin

DOGS: Sadie is an 18-month old female terrier mix. She is very sweet and has a wonderful personality. She gets along well with our other dogs, loves to play fetch and go on walks. Piper is a 5-year old male Lhasa Apso. He can be shy at first but once he knows you are his…

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Ardent Sentry prepares Team Edwards for numerous challenges

Posted May 11, 2012 by by Laura Mowry

There were a variety of challenges thrown at Team Edwards during the U.S. Northern Command directed exercise, Ardent Sentry 2012, which began May 2 and wrapped up May 9. Team Edwards was tested on the installation’s ability to handle numerous incidents occurring ...

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Lt. Gen. Kowalski visits Edwards, 419th FLTS

Posted May 11, 2012 by Staff

Lt. Gen. James Kowalski (left), commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, speaks to Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II, Air Force Flight Test Center commander, after participating in a Combat Network Communications Technology demonstration on an Edwards B-52...

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Using free, court-sponsored assistance to file California legal forms

Posted May 11, 2012 by Staff

If you are seeking assistance with identifying the proper legal forms to use, and/or need help completing legal forms that you intend to file in a California court, court-sponsored “self-help centers” are an excellent no-cost resource. Additionally, self-help centers regularly provide free legal workshops and seminars on legal topics including small claims lawsuits, probating estates,…

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First C-17 in AF takes last flight over skies of Edwards

Posted May 4, 2012 by by Jet Fabara

Team Edwards and the C-17 Integrated Test Team at the 418th Flight Test Squadron recently bid the U.S. Air Force’s first C-17 Globemaster III (S/N 87-0025) a final farewell as it departed Edwards April 23 to...

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Last C-130E makes Edwards its final home

Posted May 4, 2012 by Staff

The last C-130E model to be retired landed at Edwards May 1. The plane left Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., May 1, for its final home in the High Desert where it will be a static display for the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum. A ceremony is being planned for the unveiling of…

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Edwards to go back to Government Travel Card

Posted May 4, 2012 by by Kenji Thuloweit

Team Edwards members who hold a Controlled Spend Account travel card will experience a seamless transition this summer. The Air Force recently decided to transition existing CSA travel cards, or the “blue card,” to an enhanced Government Travel Card by the end of fiscal 2012. “The conception of CSA happened a little over a year…

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Legal Assistance Tip

Posted May 4, 2012 by Staff

As a rule, the person seeking legal advice from the Base Legal Office must be present. Legal assistance attorneys cannot provide advice to a person who is actually seeking advice for somebody else. Providing assistance to individual members, their families, and retirees is a high priority; however, “the Air Force,” as a government entity, is…

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