TEAM EWG claims base dodgeball title

The 412th Electronic Warfare Group team poses for a photo after claiming the 2013 dodgeball tournament championship held at the Rosburg Fitness Center May 10, 2013. During the double-elimination tournament, there were a total of six teams that signed up and played for a chance at the base dodgeball title. The final game was between…

Lei Fun Run kicks off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Courtesy photograph Participants of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Lei Fun Run pose for a photo in the Rosburg Fitness Center parking lot May 8. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month kicked off May 8 with a Lei Fun Run early in the morning. Runners were issued Hawaiin leis to run with.Participants had the choice of†running†a…

Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees

After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of the department’s civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but that because of other efforts to deal with the shortfall, only half of the 22 days originally envisioned as temporary layoffs will now be necessary. During a town…

Be aware of motorcyclists

May is National Motorcycle Awareness Month. While the weather in Southern California remains fairly nice year-round for riding, mid-to-late spring brings sunny days, warmer temperatures outside and more riders preparing their bikes for the open road. The campaign is to remind car and truck drivers to be alert for motorcyclists and share the road. According…

Hagel orders retraining of recruiters, sexual assault responders

DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the services to retrain, re-credential and rescreen all sexual assault prevention and response personnel and military recruiters. Hagel directed the retraining, re-credentialing and rescreening to address the broader concerns that have arisen out of recent events. WASHINGTON, D.C. -Amid a spate of allegations…

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F-35B completes first airborne engine start tests

Posted September 7, 2012

Lockheed Martin photograph by Michael Jackson Lockheed Martin test pilot Dan Canin flies BF-2 during air start testing over Edwards Air Force Base Aug. 8. Air starts test the ability of the F-35′s propulsion system to restart during flight. Verifying the restart capability of the propulsion system is part of the initial flight test program…

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Commissary Rewards Card

Posted September 7, 2012

Tired of clipping coupons? Your commissary has a great new option for you: the Commissary Rewards Card. Get your card today! Coupons have been pre-loaded for a limited time, and you can load more by going to www.commissaries.com The Commissary Rewards Card saves you time and money! Your Commissary … It’s Worth the Trip!

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Losing your future to sexual assault

Posted September 7, 2012

“I knew the minute our eyes met that she was the ‘one.’ We exchanged numbers and set up a date. It was planned to perfection. She was the ‘one.’ And then she Googled me. . .and told me never to contact her again. That’s life as a registered sex offender. My face, my name, my…

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Solid rocket boosters arrive at Dryden for storage

Posted September 7, 2012

NASA photograph Mounted on special lowboy trailer dollies, one of the two space shuttle solid rocket boosters is hauled up the ramp from Rogers Dry Lake after arrival at NASA Dryden. Two space shuttle solid rocket booster casings arrived at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center Aug. 29 after a transcontinental trip from the Kennedy Space…

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Colombian military members drop by Edwards

Posted September 7, 2012

Members of the Republic of Colombia’s military pose in front of the NF-104 on display in front of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School here at Edwards Air Force Base Aug 30. During their visit, the Colombian’s got a chance to meet with Test Pilot School staff and take a tour of the base….

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Announcements September 7, 2012

Posted September 7, 2012

The PLAYpass deadline has been extended through Dec. 31, 2012. If your spouse is deployed or you are a single Airman returning from a deployment, then come to the A&FRC to get your PLAYpass and register! PLAYpass discount cards are used for various activities and programs on base for adults and children. For more information…

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My educational journey: Education isn’t my thing!

Posted September 7, 2012

I left college in 1992 for multiple reasons, but mainly because of money; I was the only person in class that could not purchase the required books and equipment. I came to the conclusion that education just wasn’t my thing, so I decided to enlist in the Air Force in April of the same year….

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AFMC promotes ‘Colorful Choices’ in September

Posted August 31, 2012

During the month of September, Air Force Materiel Command will be promoting its ‘Colorful Choices: Fruit and Veggie Initiative.’ September is National Fruit and Vegetables Month, an excellent time to revisit these bright and colorful powerhouses of a healthy nutrition plan. Eating the recommended servings of fruit and vegetables can help protect you from heart…

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News Briefs – August 31st, 2012

Posted August 31, 2012

Club Muroc closure Club Muroc will be closed through Sept. 9 for kitchen renovations. Congressman hosts academy information night Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon is hosting a Service Academy Information Night 7 p.m., Sept. 12 at the College of the Canyons University Center. Anyone aged 17-21 who is interested in attending one of the service academies…

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ZAF senior leaders stress safety over Labor Day weekend

Posted August 31, 2012

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to all Air Force personnel: “As our nation pays tribute to American workers during Labor Day weekend, we thank all Airmen for your dedicated…

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TEAM EWG claims base dodgeball title

Lei Fun Run kicks off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees

Be aware of motorcyclists

Hagel orders retraining of recruiters, sexual assault responders

F-35B completes first airborne engine start tests

Commissary Rewards Card

Losing your future to sexual assault

Solid rocket boosters arrive at Dryden for storage

Colombian military members drop by Edwards

Announcements September 7, 2012

My educational journey: Education isn’t my thing!

AFMC promotes ‘Colorful Choices’ in September

News Briefs – August 31st, 2012

ZAF senior leaders stress safety over Labor Day weekend

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