WHEN: Wednesday, May 8
WHAT: STEM Day – let’s celebrate the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics that shapes our future
WHERE: Edwards AFB Desert High School 

WHEN: Wednesday, May 8, 4-5 p.m. 
WHERE: Gym

WHAT: 412^th Test Wing Performance Statement Training
WHO: First-level supervisors and members interested in building better award nominations/write-ups
WHEN: Wednesday, 8 May at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Join the meeting now | Meeting ID: 993 285 733 79 | Passcode: DjdL2K
WHY: Provide a foundation for 412 TW personnel with trend data, tips, and lessons learned regarding performance statements. In October of 2022, the Air Force transitioned from Bullet Statements to Performance Statements on Awards and Performance Reports.  With the lack of general training and guidance, the Wing has reached out to other bases, MAJCOMS and within AFMC and AFTC to understand how the Air Force is developing performance statements and what is considered effective.   
NOTE: This training will be recorded and published to be viewed later. 

WHEN: Friday, May 10 at 7 a.m.
WHAT: 5k Run/Walk – All finishing participants will receive a Hawaiian lei!
WHERE: Rosburg Fitness Center (210 Popson Ave. Bldg. 2200) 

WHAT: FORCECON Watch Party. ​Free food and beverages – First come; first served
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, May 10, 12-6 p.m., Club Muroc
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, May 11, 12-6 p.m., Fogleman’s Lounge
Check out Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and Street Fighter 6. Join the fun for a chance to win prizes including drawstring bags, patches, coins, and shaker bottles.
INFO: 275-CLUB 

WHAT: Mother’s Day Brunch
WHERE: Club Muroc
WHEN: Sunday, May 12, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
PRICE: $35 | $40 for FSS Insiders | $12 for kids 6-12 | Free for kids under 5 | Bottomless Mimosas - $10 additional
RSVP: by May 9 on Member Planet or call 277-2830

WHEN: Monday, May 13, 7-8 a.m.
WHAT: Opening Ceremony --- POLICE WEEK
CONTACT: jamal.benson@us.af.mil
LOCATION: Chapel #1 Annex/Bldg. #2701 Popson Ave
UOD: Full-Service dress for formation members and key speakers; OCPs for others

WHEN: Tuesday, May 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHAT: Security Forces “Show and Tell” --- POLICE WEEK
CONTACT: walter.spears.1@us.af.mil
LOCATION: Desert Junior - Senior High School Football Field
UOD: OCP’s

WHAT: Two-day blood drive
WHEN: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 14 and 15, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
WHERE: Oasis Center, 205 W. Popson Ave. Bldg. 2500
INCENTIVE: Donors will receive a $10 Gift Card + a free haircut at Sports Clips
SIGNUP: https://www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: OASIS) 

WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHAT: Softball tournament --- POLICE WEEK
CONTACT: chelsey.russell@us.af.mil
LOCATION: Wings Field/Multi-Purpose Field by Base Bowling Alley
UOD: Gym Attire

Join us in paying tribute to our fallen heroes and supporting those who serve and protect our communities.
WHAT: Security Forces is hosting a 2-day softball tournament during Police week, an annual event that honors law enforcement officers.
NOTE: All skill levels welcomed!
WHEN: Wednesday and Thursday, May 15-16, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
REGISTRATION: Please email Tech Sgt. Hodge at brian.hodge.6@us.af.mil 

The event is a 24-hour ruck/run to memorialize and remember our fallen defenders and agents. Reserve a spot to come out and show support. Rucks will be provided for participants. 
WHEN: Thursday, May 16, 6 a.m. – Friday, May 17 6 a.m.
WHAT: 24 Hour Ruck/Run --- POLICE WEEK
SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AAFAC2EA1F4CE9-49288369-24hour#/
CONTACT: andrew.monroe.3@us.af.mil & nicholas.ruttencutter@us.af.mil
LOCATION: Base Gym Track
UOD: Gym Attire/OCP’s

WHEN: Friday, May 17, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHAT: Golf tournament --- POLICE WEEK
CONTACT: patrick.doyle.11@us.af.mil
LOCATION: Golf Course Bldg. #5611
UOD: Appropriate Civilian Attire

WHEN: Friday, May 17, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
WHAT: Closing ceremony --- POLICE WEEK
CONTACT: roselle.reyes@us.af.mil
LOCATION: Chapel #1 Annex/Bldg. #2701 Popson Ave
UOD: Full-Service dress for formation members and key speakers; OCPs for others

WHERE: Oasis Community Center at Club Muroc.
WHEN: Friday, May 17 | Doors open at 5 p.m. | The game starts at 6 p.m.
PRICE: $15 per bingo card | $7 for each additional card | $2 per dauber
PRIZE: Play to win two tickets to Medieval Times
INFO: Call 275-CNTR for information. Stop into the Community Center to purchase your bingo cards or purchase the night of the event.

WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Arnold Park
NOTE: Parents can run with their kids
DISTANCE: half mile, one mile and/or two miles 
COST: Free
HOW: Pick up forms and register at any Child & Youth Programs Facility
INFO: Call 275-KIDS 

WHAT: 412th Test Wing 1st Quarter Awards Ceremony
WHEN: Monday, 20 May at 1-2 p.m.
WHERE: Base Theater
UNIFORM: UOD, Business Attire or Group/Squadron Pride 

WHAT: Join us for the Memorial Day 10K, a celebration of fitness, community, and remembrance.
WHERE: This race will start at the Rosburg Fitness Center running path and utilize the blue trail.
WHO: Open to all individuals with base access
WHEN: Tuesday, May 21, 6-8 a.m. 
MORE INFO: https://edwardsfss.com/event/memorial-day-10k

WHAT: T.E.S.T.. (Team Edwards Squadron Throwdown) -  sweat now, shine later
WHEN: Thursday, May 23, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
MORE INFO: Team Edwards Squadron Throwdown | Powered by Competition Corner ®| Official Site
COST: FREE
WHO: All with base access.
WHERE: Edwards' Roseburg Fitness Center

WHEN: Friday, May 24, 5-7 p.m.
WHAT: Kids Kitchen Family Night
WHERE: Edwards AFB Chapel 1
PRICE: $10
REGISTER: via email to shavannah.farr.1@us.af.mil 

Mr. Larry Wolford, Chief, Mission Assurance and Readiness, 412th Test Wing Plans and Programs, is retiring from federal service. Please join us in celebrating him and wishing him well in his next endeavor. 
WHEN: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1 p.m. 
WHERE: Club Muroc Alliance Room
RSVP: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=867325&k=0A67450A7952

WHERE: Edwards AFB Theater
WHEN: Sunday, June 2 | Doors Open at 3 p.m. | The show starts at 4 p.m.
PRICE: Free
WHO: Family-friendly

WHEN: Friday, June 7
7:45 a.m. --- 5K Fun Run
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. --- Fair
WHERE: 30 Nightingale Road, Edwards AFB

WHEN: Tuesday, June 18
WHERE: STARBASE, 1811 Bailey Ave. Bldg. 1595A
WHAT: Important and helpful info about local school districts(calendar, enrollment information, physical packets, etc.); STEM activities for students; Parent and community group info; Student clubs (Anchored4Life); Meet the School Liaison officer; Snacks
RSVP: Scan the QR code with your personal device. AFNET blocks Google forms.

https://forms.gle/93MnKs9LH3UZkq9GA 

WHEN: Thursday, July 18
WHERE: STARBASE, 1811 Bailey Ave. Bldg. 1595A
WHAT: Important and helpful info about local school districts(calendar, enrollment information, physical packets, etc.); STEM activities for students; Parent and community group info; Student clubs (Anchored4Life); Meet the School Liaison officer; Snacks
RSVP: Scan the QR code with your personal device. AFNET blocks Google forms.

https://forms.gle/93MnKs9LH3UZkq9GA 

WHAT: Monthly forums with supervisors of civilians 
WHEN: Third Thursday of the month, 10-10:30 a.m. 
May 18: Demystifying Reimbursable Manpower and Overhires
June 15: Incentives: Recruitment, Relocation, Retention (3R’s), and Student Loan Repayment (SLR)
July 20: Enterprise Leader vs Functional Expert/Leader (DAF Civilian Career Model)
August 17:  AFTC Organizational Structure
September 21: Employee Relations Topics
October 19: AY25 Civilian Development (CD)
November 30: Enterprise Talent Acquisition and Hiring
December: No Meeting
CONTACT: AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil
HOW: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
Conference ID: 408 416 887#
Call 410-874-6740 to join audio only. 

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and National Mental Health Month!
Being active offers numerous benefits not only physical but also for your mental health. In fact, individuals who engage in moderate exercise for 20 minutes a day, five days a week, have a 43% lower risk of major depression compared to non-exercisers (JAMA 2023; Longitudinal Study on Aging). Get out and get moving!  Across our civilian wellness programs, we are championing the benefits of physical activity on mental health and overall well-being.  Participating in physically based activities offers an opportunity to improve fitness levels, reduce stress levels, increase energy, boost your mood, and so much more! Physical activity can range from household chores (i.e., vacuuming, etc.), gardening, biking, walking while talking with a friend on the phone, dancing or any activity that Get You Moving! 

WHEN: Tuesday, May 7 at 12 p.m. 
WHAT: Embracing Happiness
Click here to join the webinar: Meeting ID: 274 215 099 895 | Passcode: JLaxpb
Or join via audio only: +1 417-501-2485,219293118# | Phone Conference ID: 219 293 118#

WHEN: Wednesday, May 8 at 11 a.m.
WHAT: Changing your Perceptions to Positively Impact your Wellbeing 
Click here to join the webinar

WHEN: Tuesday, May 14 at 9 a.m. or 12 p.m.
FINANCIAL WEBINAR: Balancing Your Financial & Emotional Wellbeing
Click the time to join the webinar: 9 a.m. | 12 p.m. 

WHEN: Tuesday, May 14
WHAT: Let’s talk about mental health!
Click here to join the webinar: Meeting ID: 228 571 240 830 | Passcode: GujYqk
Or join via audio only: +1 417-501-2485,590367473# | Phone Conference ID: 590 367 473#

WHEN: Tuesday, May 21 at 12 p.m. 
WHAT: Work-life Orientation
Click here to join the webinar: Meeting ID: 262 051 144 659 | Passcode: EHPQvu
Or join via audio only: +1 417-501-2485,,191144991# | Phone Conference ID: 191 144 991#

WHEN: May 30 at 9 a.m. or 12 p.m.
WHAT: Smart Money Moves: Tips for Major Purchases
Click the time to join the webinar: 9 a.m. | 12 p.m.

NOTE: If you are unable to click the link, right-click on the link, then copy and paste the link into your browser.

CATHOLIC
Mass AFRL | 2^nd Wednesday at noon
Higher Ground Cafe | 3^rd Wednesday at 5 p.m. 
Bible Study | Men: Sundays at noon | Dorm: Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. | Women: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Chapel 2 Annex
Adoration Blessed Sacrament | 1^st Wednesday at 5 p.m. Chapel 2
Religious Education | Sundays at 10:30 a.m. 

PROTESTANT 
Bible Study Groups | Contact 412TW.HC.Workflow@us.af.mil

MUSLIM PRAYER
Fridays 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Chapel 1, Rooms 3 & 4 | Contact maitham.dakheel@us.af.mil

BUDDHIST
3^rd Saturday 4:30-5 p.m. at Chapel 2 Conference Room | Contact Ms. Dianna Kassing at 661-277-5415 

OTHER RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL BACKGROUNDS
Please contact the Main Chapel Office at 661-277-2110

Attention Airmen and Guardians! Want to go to college? Need a TA brief?
WHEN: Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and Thursdays at 1 p.m. 
WHERE: Zoom (virtual)
Zoom link for Tuesdays: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612185292?pwd=ZmUzVjZYb3gzeXZwcUUwL2lrazNIQT09
Zoom link for Thursdays: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1604912636?pwd=WHZjdmJIQzhqZE14SU5DMFdNYUhwdz09

PROTESTANT SERVICE (Chapel 1)
Sundays at 10 a.m. 

CATHOLIC SERVICE (Chapel 2)
Mass | Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. | Sundays at 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 
Confessions (Room 5) | Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. or by appointment

WHO: FSS Insiders
WHEN: Every Friday
WHERE: Club Muroc
WHAT: FSS Insiders will receive a ticket for a chance to win $25. All FSS Insiders are then entered into a drawing for $100. If the selected winner is not present, the jackpot rolls over to the next week at an increase of $50 until the winnings are claimed.

Diners save $2 on any entrée salad priced $4 or more at any participating Edwards AFB Exchange restaurants, including Arby’s, Burger King, and Charleys. MILITARY STAR_® cardmembers can save even more with an additional 10% discount off. Anyone can dine at an Edwards AFB Exchange restaurants, so civilians and visitors can get in on the greens too. Salad Wednesdays is a military-exclusive deal supporting the Exchange’s BE FIT 360 initiative to empower shoppers to make healthy choices.

WHAT: Boron Aerospace Museum presents - Rockets in the High Desert
The Antelope Valley’s Role in Winning the Space Race by Nils Sedano, Technical Advisor, Space Access Branch, AFRL Rocket Propulsion Division (AFRL Rocket Lab)
WHEN: Saturday, 18 May at 11 a.m.
WHERE: VFW, 13101 N. Boron Avenue, Boron, CA
COST: $30 adults, $15 ages 12-15 yrs, free 6 yrs. and under | Includes BBQ lunch | Silent auction of historical items
RSVP: REQUIRED. Please contact Lynn Black (760) 985-9219 or at lynn6373@gmail.com . 
AGENDA: 
11 – 11:30 a.m. - Social & Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. - Presentation/Q&A
12:45 – 1:45 p.m. - Tour of Boron Aerospace Museum
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. - Tour of Twenty Mule Team Museum
Learn the role the Antelope Valley played in the space race. Rockets and vehicles, developed here, helped win the cold war, went to the moon, and defended our nation. The local work on those projects, highly classified, or kept away from the public eye for many a decade. Concealed so well that today almost no one realizes that so many rockets got their start right here. In fact, the AV Rocket History is rich and complex tales away from the limelight. Now, decades later, the stories can finally be told. 

WHAT: 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
BY: Air & Space Forces Association Chapter 294 & AF Plant 42 Booster Club
WHEN: Friday, May 24; Show time 8 a.m.; Shotgun starts at 9 a.m.; Awards 2 p.m. 
WHERE: Antelope Valley Country Club
WHO: 4 Person Teams / Best-ball. Don't have 4 players? We can team you up!
PRICE: $150 per Person (or save by pre-paying $500 for your 4-somes)
Continental breakfast; Hot dogs and chips during the tournament; Barbecue and awards following the tournament
SPONSOR A HOLE: Platinum $500; Gold $250; Silver $100; Bronze $75
PRIZES: Hit a Hole-in-One to win a Harley-Davidson, Callaway clubs, $500 gift card, or 1-year Supply of Omaha Steaks
Prizes awarded for:
1. 1st , 2nd , 3rd & Last Teams
2. Closest to the Pin
3. Longest Drive
4. Marshmallow Drive
5. Putting Contest
6. Plus Many Raffle Prizes
REGISTRATION: To sign up and/or sponsor a hole, please scan the QR code using your personal phone (our network blocks Google forms)

In addition to previously published traffic impacts, Kern County extended its April 22 road work on Rosamond Blvd. between state Route 14 and Sierra Highway. Construction will continue Tuesday, April 23, with traffic barriers going up at 5:30 a.m. and final construction estimated to last approximately 30 minutes beginning at 6 a.m. and ending at 6:30 a.m. County officials say drivers accessing the Edwards west gate during that time should expect a moving lane closure resulting in delays up to 15 minutes. Base officials recommend drivers plan for potential longer delays.

LA County has closed Avenue A east of SR 14 between 20^th St. W. and Sierra Highway until further notice due to massive potholes and possible repaving.

Kern County began a road rehabilitation project April 2 on Rosamond Blvd. west of the state Route 14 overpass, from Route 14 to Stevenson St., which significantly impacts Edwards AFB commuter travel.

The most significant delays will continue through approximately April 27 and will include, beginning with the 24/7 grinding and paving of all lanes on Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m., closure of both the southbound Route 14 offramp, and the westbound Rosamond Blvd. onramp to southbound Route 14. The primary detours for those traveling from Mojave will be Dawn Road – the exit prior to and north of Rosamond Blvd. – either eastbound to Sierra Highway or westbound to Highway 14 Frontage Road. The eastbound Rosamond Blvd. onramp to southbound Route 14 will remain open throughout the week.

Base leaders ask drivers to plan their travel to and from base, including adding extra drive time to account for delays, or using the north or south gates. Delays may include backed up traffic as far east as the base property boundary – the brown Edwards AFB sign – or farther. Traffic back-ups may also impact timely access to the Sierra Highway detour.

The repaving project will transition to lane restriping during daylight hours prior to 3:30 daily beginning approximately April 29. This will also result in moving lane closures that may cause temporary traffic stoppage.

Drivers should anticipate significant traffic delays on Rosamond Blvd. throughout the length of the repaving project, which Kern County officials expect to last through the end of May or early June.

Look to The Tower for updates on future phases of the road project.

For more information, contact Danny Bazzell, Public Affairs community engagement chief, at 661- 277-3824.

North gate: open 24/7
West gate: open 24/7
South gate: open 24 hours weekdays; closes 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday; open 5 a.m. Saturday-Monday. NOTE: The gate will be open 24/7 during any closure of the northbound Route 14 offramp at Rosamond.

WHAT: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has schedule Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14) between
Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes. Northbound SR-14 has two lanes open from Avenue I to Avenue A.
WHY: The closures are necessary to perform pavement replacement, inside shoulder work and set K-rail that will extend the life of the existing lanes by a minimum of 40 years
and improve ride quality.
WHEN: Currently, construction work is on-going Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Friday through Saturday, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. to minimize traffic impacts.
Monday, April 29 – Friday, May 3, 2024, Nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Full Freeway Closure:       
Southbound SR-14 Avenue K – Technology Drive
Northbound SR-14 Technology Drive – Avenue K

Through your MHS GENESIS Patient Portal, you’ll be able to:
•See all your prescriptions that are available to be refilled.
•Choose which ones you want refilled.
•Choose where you want to pick up the refill.
•See when your prescriptions are ready to be picked up.
Please read the article for more information: https://newsroom.tricare.mil/News/TRICARE-News/Article/3708208/new-feature-of-mhs-genesis-patient-portal-allows-prescription-refills

Arby's will be permanently closing next month. The final day of operations will be Friday, June 7. We are looking forward to housing a new, exciting food option for this space. In the meantime, please enjoy the Exchange's other food court options, Taco Bell, Popeyes, and Charleys.

In order to comply with state environmental policy and direction, the commissary will no longer provide paper or plastic bags for customer use. Customers can purchase reusable, non-woven polypropylene bags for 32 cents or any other shopping bag for sale throughout the store. 

Under the Hatch Act, all DoD civilian employees are prohibited from:
* Using their official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the result of an election
* Knowingly, personally soliciting, accepting or receiving a political contribution from any person
* Running for the nomination or as a candidate for election to a partisan political office
* Participating in political activity while on-duty or in any room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties by an individual employed by the DoD
* Engaging in political activity while wearing a uniform or official insignia identifying the office or position of the DoD employee
* Engaging in political activity while using any vehicle owned or leased by the Government of the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof
* Knowingly soliciting or discouraging the participation in any political activity of any person who has an application for any compensation, grant, contract, ruling, license, permit, or certificate pending before the employee’s office
* Knowingly soliciting or discouraging the participation in any political activity of any person who is the subject of or a participant in an ongoing audit, investigation, or enforcement action being carried out by the employee’s office
Additional prohibitions for further restricted employees:
* May not engage in any political activity which is “in concert” with a political party, partisan political group or candidate for partisan political office.
“In concert” activity is any activity that is sponsored or supported by a political party, partisan political group or candidate for partisan political office.
For example, further restricted employees are prohibited from:
* Writing speeches or performing research on political issues for a partisan political campaign
* Making speeches as a surrogate for a candidate for partisan political office
* Soliciting, accepting, or receiving political contributions
* Holding office in a political party
* Hosting a fundraiser for a candidate for partisan political office
* Knocking on doors to solicit votes or handing out political leaflets for a candidate for partisan political office
* Serving as a delegate to a political party convention or doing any type of volunteer work for a candidate for partisan political office, including serving on a phone bank
All DoD employees may engage in the following activities:
* Place a campaign sign in their yard
* Place a campaign bumper sticker on their car (even if they park in a Government parking lot)
* Make a financial contribution to a political party or candidate running for partisan political office
* Express personal opinions on candidates and political issues
* Attend political events
* Participate in nonpartisan elections
* Assist in nonpartisan voter registration drives
* Work for the city or county as a poll worker on Election Day
* Sign a nominating petition
DISCLOSURE: This announcement is not a substitute for obtaining advice from an ethics counselor on the application of the ethics laws and regulations to a specific set of facts and circumstances. Please contact DAF Ethics Office:
Phone: 703-693-0417
E-mail: SAF.GCA.Ethics.Workflow@us.af.mil
Website: https://www.safgc.hq.af.mil/Organization/ FISCAL-ETHICS-ADMINISTRATIVE-LAW-DIVISION-SAF-GCA/Ethics

Active duty members should carry out their rights and responsibilities of United States citizenship; however, they are prohibited from engaging in certain political activities to maintain good order and discipline and to avoid conflicts of interest and the appearance of improper endorsement in political matters.
Members May:
* Register to vote, vote, and express personal opinions on political candidates and issues but not as a representative of the Armed Forces
* Make monetary contributions to a political organization
* Attend partisan and nonpartisan political meetings or rallies as a spectator when not in uniform
* Promote and encourage other military members to exercise voting rights, if such action does not use their official authority or influence or interfere with the outcome of an election
* Join a partisan/nonpartisan political club and attend its meetings when not in uniform
* Serve as an election official, if such service is not as a representative of a partisan political party, does not interfere with military duties, is performed when not in uniform, and receives the Secretary of the Air Force’s prior approval
* Sign a petition for specific legislative action or a petition to place a candidate’s name on an official election ballot as a private citizen
* Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing personal views on public issues or political candidates, if such action is not part of an organized letter-writing campaign or a solicitation of votes and if identified as a Service Member includes a disclaimer the views are personal
* Display a political sticker on a private vehicle
* Wear a political button or t-shirt when not in uniform, performing military duties or would imply official endorsement.
* Communicate with his or her elected representatives
Members May NOT:
* Participate in partisan political fundraising activities, rallies, conventions (including speeches) management of campaigns, or debates
* Use official authority or influence to interfere with an election, affect the course or outcome, solicit votes for a particular candidate or issue, or solicit or require political contributions from others.
* Be a candidate for, or hold, civil office except as authorized below
* Make campaign contributions to another member of the Armed Forces or an employee of the federal government
* Solicit or receive a campaign contribution from another member of the Armed Forces, a civilian officer, or an employee of the U.S. for promoting a political objective or cause
* Allow publication of partisan political articles signed or written by the member that solicits votes for or against a partisan political party or candidate
* Serve in an official capacity or be listed as a sponsor of a partisan political club
* Speak before a partisan political gathering of any kind or promote a partisan political party or candidate
* Participate in any radio, television, or other program or group discussion as an advocate of a partisan political party or candidate
* Conduct a political opinion survey under the auspices of a partisan political group or distribute partisan political literature
* Perform clerical or other duties for a partisan political committee during a campaign or on election day
* Solicit or fundraise in federal offices, facilities, or military reservations for a partisan political cause or candidate
* Solicit or fundraise in uniform or using official title for a partisan political cause or candidate
* March or ride in a partisan political parade
* Display a large political sign, banner, or poster (as distinguished from a bumper sticker) on the top or side of a private vehicle
* Participate in any organized effort to provide voters with transportation to the polls if the effort is organized by a partisan political party or candidate
* Sell tickets for, or otherwise actively promote, political dinners and similar fundraising events
* Attend partisan political events as an official representative of the Armed Forces
* Send political e-mails from government e-mail or use official title in a political e-mail
Exceptions to Prohibitions
* Enlisted members, regardless of duty status, may seek, hold and exercise functions of a nonpartisan civil office as a notary public, local school board member, neighborhood planning commission, and similar local agency.
DISCLOSURE: This is not a substitute for obtaining advice from an ethics counselor on the application of the ethics laws and regulations to a specific set of facts and circumstances. Please contact DAF Ethics Office:
Phone: 703-693-0417
E-mail: SAF.GCA.Ethics.Workflow@us.af.mil
Website: https://www.safgc.hq.af.mil/Organization/ FISCAL-ETHICS-ADMINISTRATIVE-LAW-DIVISION-SAF-GCA/Ethics

WHAT: STARBASE is offering Summer camps to Edwards AFB (families with base access) during the 2024 Summer break at their location on Edwards AFB. The Summer camps will offer hands-on, minds-on, interactive STEM lessons
WHO: Students age 9-12
SESSIONS: June 10-14, June 24-28, July 29 - Aug. 2 (8 a.m. - noon)
REGISTER: eafbstarbase.org
NOTE: CYP will provide transportation of up to 20 students directly from STARBASE to CYP childcare afterwards if desired.

WHAT: The DAT will assess programs, practices, procedures and data for barriers to employment, advancement, and retention of employees, applicants and military members with disabilities. It will also serve as a Member and Employee Resources Group (MERG) for civilians and military with disabilities.
WHY: A MERG is a voluntary, employee-led group that fosters an inclusive workplace aligned with organizational mission, that also seeks to support individuals as they navigate their career.
WHO: Any DAF employee or member regardless of grade/rank, location, disability status, or race/ethnicity/sex.
CONTACT: Edwards AFB Disability Program Manager (DPM), Ms. Isabella Morales, isabella.morales@us.af.mil

DAYS: Monday-Friday
TIMES: Departs from the East side of Lancaster at 6:10 a.m. to reach our destination on base by 6:55 a.m. Returns from the base at 4:30 p.m. to arrive back at the East side of Lancaster around 5:15 p.m. 
CONTACT: Kendall King at kendall.king@us.af.mil or 661-275-6057

DAYS: Monday - Friday
TIMES: Departs from the City of Lancaster Park and Ride at 6:05 a.m. to reach our destination on base by 6:45 a.m. Returns from the base at 4 p.m. to arrive back at the City of Lancaster Park and Ride around 4:45 p.m. 
CONTACT: Vinh.Pham@us.af.mil or 661-802-2627

CONTACT: Nicholas.Kuttor@us.af.mil or 661-275-3545

CONTACT: Hector at 661-810-3868

Vanpool riders wanted! This West Lancaster/Palmdale Vanpool to/from main base is starting soon.
TIMES: Departs from Park and Ride (Ave K-8/10th St West) at 6 a.m. Departs Edwards AFB at 4:30 p.m. 
FEE: $220/month BUT Military/Gov’t employees may qualify for the Transportation Incentive Program (TIP) subsidy and can ride for FREE!!!!
CONTACT: Julio Barrios at 661-903-0915 (call/text) or julio.barrios.1@us.af.mil

DATES/TIMES: Meets at the mall, Monday - Friday, around 6 a.m. to arrive on base around 7 a.m. Departs base at 4:30 p.m. 
CONTACT: 661-277-7290

DAYS: Monday - Friday
TIMES & LOCATIONS: Our vanpool departs the Via Princessa Metrolink station at 5:20 a.m. and departs Edwards Main Base at 3 p.m.  
FESS: Monthly cost will be around $245 but if you are a federal employee or military, the majority of your costs can be covered.
POC: Jerry West (jerry.west.2@us.af.mil) or Henry Hang (henry.hang@us.af.mil)