Sept. 1, 2009 Gates cites importance of acquisition reform It is imperative for the nation to get defense acquisition reform right, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Aug. 31 during a visit to Texas to tour the plants of two major defense contractors. Americans are getting value for their tax dollars spent in the defense realm, Secretary Gates said
Aug. 27, 2009 Steam car team surpasses century-old record A British steam car team set the record for the fastest speed traveled by a steam car with an official speed of 148.308 miles per hour Aug. 26, breaking the previous world record of 127.659 set in Daytona Beach Fla. in 1906. "The steam car tests are exactly complementary to what we do here every
Aug. 24, 2009 National Women's Equality Day Celebrate National Women's Equality Day with a brown bag luncheon, open discussion and presentation by Jennifer Cole, NASA engineer and branch chief of aerodynamics and propulsion, Aug. 27 at 11:30 a.m. in the Oasis Community Center. This free, official event is hosted by the 95th Air Base Wing, and
Aug. 18, 2009 Flight Test Nation 2009 set to launch Oct. 17 "Flight Test Nation" will make its inaugural flight Oct. 17 as Edwards Air Force Base heralds its test legacy and the 50th anniversary of the X-15 during its open house and air show. Edwards is unveiling the new air show slogan to honor its long-standing pursuit of performance excellence and the
Aug. 13, 2009 Museum's Blackbird on the move Motorists traveling along Lancaster and Rosamond Boulevard early Saturday morning were greeted with "the world's fastest traffic jam" as the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum's SR-71A Blackbird made its way to the Center's Corrosion Control Facility. Members of the 412th Maintenance Inspection
Aug. 6, 2009 419th FLTS flies first B-1 sortie after FIDL upgrade The 419th Flight Test Squadron conducted the first functional check sortie of a B-1B Lancer which ended two years of modifications to the aircraft on Edwards AFB July 30. The B-1 was upgraded with the Fully Integrated Data Link that allows the aircraft to communicate quickly with others in the
Aug. 4, 2009 Air Force Marathon registration fees to increase Aug. 2 The registration price for the Air Force Marathon, half-marathon and 5K races will increase Aug. 2. Through Aug. 1, registration for the full marathon, which includes wheeled and visually impaired divisions, costs $75, the half-marathon is $60, the 10K is $35 per person and the 5K (also including a
Aug. 4, 2009 Stimulus relief available for homeowners Help for homeowners is here. On February 17, 2009 the President signed the stimulus package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, enacted by Congress. ARRA includes significant provisions for military members who are facing financial pressures from home mortgages and the housing market
July 22, 2009 Annual duck blind drawing Waterfowl hunters can participate in the annual duck blind drawing scheduled Aug. 8, at the Rod and Gun Activity, Bldg. 210. Base hunting permits may be submitted to drawing officials from 9 a.m. until the actual drawing begins, which will be at approximately 10 a.m. Duck blind reservations are
July 20, 2009 Program opens to offer Airmen safer work environment The Air Force Flight Test Center safety office will hold a Volunteer Protection Program training course in the Base Theater Aug. 10, 11 and 12. Base leadership chose to implement OSHA's VPP to increase awareness of potential mishaps and to educate Airmen on how to identify potential hazards in the