Edwards hosts colorful first flight

Hot air balloons fill the sky over Rosamond Dry Lakebed at Edwards Air Force Base Nov. 15. Those in attendance were treated to a new perspective as they soared thousands of feet above the base. Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn, Air Force Flight Test Center commander, hosted the event in order to recognize individuals' contributions to Team Edwards. (Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Belena Marquez)

Edwards hosts colorful first flight

A Hot air balloon lifts off from Rosamond Dry Lakebed at Edwards Air Force Base Nov. 15. Those in attendance were treated to a new perspective as they soared thousands of feet above the base. Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn, Air Force Flight Test Center commander, hosted the event in order to recognize individuals' contributions to Team Edwards. (Air Force photo by Bobbi Zapka)

Edwards hosts colorful first flight

Hot air balloons begin to fill the sky over Rosamond Dry Lakebed at Edwards Air Force Base Nov. 15. Those in attendance were treated to a new perspective as they soared thousands of feet above the base. Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn, Air Force Flight Test Center commander, hosted the event in order to recognize individuals' contributions to Team Edwards. (Air Force photo/Bobbi Zapka)

Fam Camp

David Troescher, Committee to Honor California Veterans chairman, spreads rocks around the courtyard of Edwards Family Camp as part of a 95th Force Support Squadron beautification effort Nov. 20. (Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class William O'Brien)

Dorm dinner

A line of Airmen headed by Airman 1st Class Vanessa Medina, 95th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, receive food from base leadership during the Dorm Dwellers Thanksgiving Dinner in the Chapel 1 Annex Nov. 18. The dinner was hosted by Edwards Top Three and First Sergeants Council for all Edwards dorm residents. (Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class William O'Brien)

Dorm dinner

Senior Airman Bernice Edward, 95th Medical Operations Squadron life skills receptionist, gets food from Col. Mary Ann Behne, 412th Maintenance Group commander, during the Dorm DwellersThanksgiving Dinner at the Chapel 1 Annex Nov. 19. The dinner was held so that Airmen and Marines who live in the dorms could receive a Thanksgiving dinner. (Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class William O'Brien)

Basketball

Sedric Whitaker, Edwards power foward, takes a shot against LA during Pacific West Military Athletic Conference basketball for the West Division Nov.14. Edwards defeated LA 99-73. (Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class William O'Brien)

Basketball

Melvin Sideny, Edwards shooting guard, makes a free throw during Edwards game against Los Angeles at the Rosburg Fitness Center Nov. 14. Edwards defeated LA 99-73. (Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class William O'Brien)

Wingman Day

Senior Airman Marcel Ford, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, slam dunks during a game of three-on-three basketball at the Rosburg Fitness Center during Wingman Day Nov. 6. Wingman Day offered various information booths at the Oasis Community Center and various sports and activities held at the gym. (Air Force photo/Mike Cassidy)

Chad

Chad Hymas, speaks to an audience in the Base Theater Oct. 22. Mr. Hymas told attendees the story of how he became paralyzed. His speech had two messages, saving a couple minutes can be costly and no matter who you are, life is what you make of it. (Air Force photo/ Edward Cannon)

Dorm Dwellers Dinner

Marine Sgt. Maj. Christopher Dillree (right), Marine Aircraft Group 41 Detachment A Sergeant Major, serves a Marine during the Dorm Dwellers Dinner at the chapel 1 annex here Oct. 21. The dinner was hosted by Edwards Enlisted Spouses Club and was open to all dorm residents, both Air Force and Marine Corp. (Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class William O'Brien)

YF-22 arrives forfor display in AFFTC museum

The main base bike path and jogging trail that runs between the fitness center and Kincheloe Avenue will undergo repairs through Nov. 6. These pavement repairs will be conducted in two phases. The fisrt phase will consist of patching potholes and sealing pavement cracks between Kincheloe Avenue and Lancaster Boulevard. The second phase will seal pavement cracks between Lancaser Boulevard and the fitness center. Upon completion of the repairs, the trail will be closed for approximately two days to allow workers to apply an asphalt slurry seal over the entire trail. Athletes and cyclists using the trail through Oct. 26 are asked to exercise caution and follow the directions on all posted job site safety signs. For more information, call Ralph Cantrell at (661) 810-6605.