10 May 2007

Bird's Eye View: Exercises return this week

It's been two months since our Operational Readiness Inspection. If you recall, we were told we needed to improve our deployment processing. Since the ORI, we've been working hard to make improvements to the deployment process. In the coming weeks, we'll be testing out those refinements with an Emergency Management Exercise and a few Phase I

4 May 2007

Bird's Eye View: Edwards welcomes retirees

This weekend, we welcome a large contingent of retirees to hangar 1600 as we celebrate Retiree Appreciation Day. Our guests of honor are retirees who have hung up their uniforms and moved on to other things, but not before serving their country with honor and integrity. The event begins Saturday at 8 a.m. with coffee and donuts and is followed by a

26 Apr 2007

Edwards to clean for spring

Strong winds help create large outdoor accumulations of trash, brush, and other debris. The trash accumulation is not only an eyesore, but also serves as a trash hazard. The 95th Air Base Wing commander proclaimed Monday through May 4 as "Edwards Air Force Base Spring Cleanup Week." It is important for all Team Edwards members to pay special

24 Apr 2007

Bird's Eye View: Goodbye and thanks

It's hard to believe that almost two years have come and gone. It only seems like yesterday when the family and I rolled into Edwards, hitting the North Gate at about noon on Aug. 2, 2005. We must have looked like the "Beverly Hillbillies" as we were driving two cars, a U-Haul with a trailer and a family cat in tow. We also wondered "what have we

20 Apr 2007

Bird's Eye View: 95th MSS and 95th SVS become one

The Air Force and its sister services are currently recapitalizing forces and reorganizing the way they currently do business. For Edwards specifically, I am proud to say that we are helping to lead the way. Wednesday, we stood down the 95th Mission Support Squadron and 95th Services Division and activated an organization that will perform both

20 Apr 2007

Drinking affects everyone; accept the consequences

Imagine growing up with two parents, but in separate households. You live with your father along with your brother and sister, while your mother roams the city streets looking for something to make her feel good. She left your family at an early age, because she loved the taste of alcohol more than her children. She couldn't break the habit, which

20 Apr 2007

452nd FLTS searches for needle in haystack

Edwards is the most storied airspace in the United States, if not the world. It was here where man conquered the sound barrier, where astronauts cut their teeth for the space race, where the X‑15 soared to more than 50 miles above Earth, where "Bionic Man" got its trailer and where the space shuttle returned from its first mission. Edwards is where

20 Apr 2007

The four Ms: keys to success as an Airman

I tried to think back to when I was a brand new Airman at my first duty station in Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. Looking back, there are things I wish someone had told me. With this, I want to share with you what I call the four Ms in hopes that they will assist new Airmen in being successful in your career -- map, motivation, a mentor and a

20 Apr 2007

Bird's Eye View: Celebrate environment with activities

Thursday marks another day in which Team Edwards will focus its attention on the environment. This day is Earth Day. Each year, we celebrate this day as part of our commitment to environmental conservation and resource management. The purpose is to ensure proper land use management, preservation of natural habitats and protection of rare,

6 Apr 2007

Bird's Eye View: April is Month of the Edwards Child

Family is a vital element to the success of the Team Edwards workforce. Each April, we specifically recognize the importance of our children through "Month of the Edwards Child" events. All month long, the 95th Services Division has scheduled events exclusively for Team Edwards' children. Some of the activities this year include bowling specials,