Capt Apt

Capt. Milburn G. “Mel” Apt stands in front of the Bell X-2. Apt was the first person to fly faster than Mach 3, which he accomplished Sept. 27, 1956 on a flight that cost him his life. (Courtesy photo)

Civ Mil

(Courtesy photo)

hispanic heritage

Sgt. Jennifer Quirino, Fiscal Group Supply NCO in charge for Marine Aircraft Group 41, puts a necklace around her daughter during the Hispanic American Heritage Month cultural event at the Children’s Library Sept. 21. Quirino said it was a chance to spend some fun time with her daughter while also learning about Hispanic heritage. (Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)

hispanic heritage

Tech. Sgt. Anthony Negret and Staff Sgt. Ryan Garland, both from the 412th Test Squadron, watch children from Edwards Child Development Center make necklaces out of pasta and yarn at the Children’s Library Sept. 21. The event – which focused on helping children learn about Hispanic heritage through reading and arts and crafts – was put on by the 95th Medical Group as part of Hispanic American Heritage Month at Edwards. The cultural awareness month goes from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. (Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)

school liaison

Beth Hodge, Edwards Air Force Base School Liaison Officer, works an issue in her office. Hodge is dedicated to helping parents and students transition in and out of Edwards schools. (Air Force photo by Diane Betzler)

edwards school liaison

Beth Hodge, Edwards Air Force Base School Liaison Officer, works an issue in her office. Hodge is dedicated to helping parents and students transition in and out of Edwards schools. (Air Force photo by Diane Betzler)