Sept. 13, 2018 Edwards NCO steps up to next rank Staff Sgt. Delores Otte, 412th Medical Support Squadron, received a big surprise Sept. 10 as Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert, 412th Test Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Roosevelt Jones, 412th TW command chief, joined 412th Medical Support Squadron staff to present her with a certificate promoting
Sept. 12, 2018 Edwards Airmen celebrate Air Force birthday with ball Edwards Air Force Base Airmen, civilians and family members commemorated the Air Force’s 71st birthday in grand fashion with a ball event at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds in Lancaster, California, Sept. 8.
Sept. 11, 2018 Edwards tech force ‘connects, learns, grows’ at third technical symposium Engineers and scientists who help put the world’s most advanced aircraft into the sky came together for another meeting of the minds at the 3rd Edwards AFB Technical Symposium Sept. 10. The symposium was an all-day event occupying all meeting rooms of the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The
Sept. 11, 2018 Patriot Day is a day of honor On Patriot Day, our Nation continues to honor, recognize and remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives 17 years ago during the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. This day, which many refer to as simply "9-11," the American flag is flown at half-staff at homes, the White House, and all
Sept. 7, 2018 Airmen send lead downrange once again Edwards Airmen christened the new base Small Arms Range the best way they know how, by shooting at it. The Small Arms Range at Edwards Air Force Base, California, was officially re-opened with a ribbon “shooting” ceremony, Sept. 6, 2018.
Sept. 6, 2018 Wastewater plant ensures water doesn’t go to waste Part of being the new Edwards AFB commander is going on visits to different offices and locations around the base to meet his or her workforce and get to know their mission. Members of the 412th Civil Engineer Group brought Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert, 412th Test Wing commander, to the southern
Sept. 5, 2018 History office plays key role in OCP emblem-to-patch conversion Since early recorded history, warring tribes often carried banners or flags marked with emblems to represent factions and motivate their warriors to fight for the cause. It is to this historical tradition that we can trace the evolution of military emblems and patches. As the Air Force begins
Sept. 3, 2018 September is National Preparedness Month National Preparedness month occurs every September and was created to educate communities on different types of disasters. It is important for everyone to know what to do before, during and after a disaster. At Edwards Air Force Base, we are under constant threat from several hazards and being
Aug. 31, 2018 Edwards Airman is pitch perfect Airman 1st Class Ikraam Khondaker, 412th Communications Squadron, throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Lancaster JetHawks game Aug. 30. Khondaker delivered a strike to JetHawks mascot Kaboom, who was the catcher for the throw. The Edwards Airman was invited to the ballpark as part of an
Aug. 30, 2018 Oldest flying F-22 Raptor takes to sky again In Greek mythology, a phoenix is an extraordinary bird that is born again, rising from the ashes of its predecessor. A video aptly titled, “The Phoenix Rises,” played at a ceremony held Aug. 27 in Hangar 1635 to celebrate the rebirth of one of the original F-22 Raptors ever built. Base leadership