Feb. 9, 2017 This week in Edwards flight test history On Feb. 11 1945, the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation’s XP-81 made its first flight at Muroc. It was piloted by Frank Davis.
Feb. 9, 2017 412th MXG recognizes 2016 maintenance pros of the year The 412th Maintenance Group honored its top performers for 2016 during a luncheon held Feb. 6 in Hangar 1600. Base leadership routinely acknowledges how the 412th MXG has the most diverse maintenance mission in the Air Force. The group is charged with the maintenance of 75 aircraft in 15 different
Feb. 9, 2017 Dorm 2424 reopened after renovations, modern upgrades The official ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Dormitory 2424 took place Feb. 8, to signify the completion of its major renovation. The dorm features updated amenities constructed in an apartment-style configuration that includes 61 bedrooms arranged into 20 suites. Nineteen suites house three
Feb. 15, 2007 Bird's Eye View: Family Day is today, President's Day is Monday The nation celebrates Presidents' Day on Monday; a day set aside to honor two of our nation's many legendary presidents -- Abraham Lincoln and our country's first president, George Washington. Until 1971, both Feb. 12 and Feb. 22 were observed as federal public holidays to honor the birthdays of