Feb. 2, 2018 Certain officers can cross-train into OSI The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is offering a time-sensitive opportunity for certain officers to join AFOSI. They are seeking highly qualified nonrated line officers for a cross flow opportunity as a special agent at various, worldwide duty locations.Applications are due by Feb. 28
Feb. 2, 2018 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Did you know February is “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month?” As a mother of four, two of which are teenagers, I found myself questioning, “Is this a real issue?” Unfortunately, it is. As a matter of fact, according to www.loveisrespect.org, Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide
Feb. 1, 2018 Edwards Exchange, H&R Block offer discount on tax preparation The Internal Revenue Service expects more than 155 million tax returns to be filed this tax season, with more than 70 percent of taxpayers receiving refunds. To take the guesswork out of filing for military members and their families, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is teaming up with H&R
Feb. 1, 2018 AFMC promotes wellness screening campaign During the month of February, Air Force Materiel Command is launching its “Do You Know Your Numbers” wellness screening campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness of the importance of knowing your numbers to help prevent chronic diseases such diabetes, hypertension, and
Jan. 31, 2018 This week in Edwards history On Jan. 30, 1968, a new project directive from the Air Force chief of staff directed the then Air Force Flight Test Center to continue support of the North American XB-70A Valkyrie Flight Research Program.
Jan. 30, 2018 Airmen learn how to ‘stop the bleed, save a life’ Airmen and civilians from the 412th Medical Group learned that with a few pieces of cloth and some bravery, they can save lives. The medical group invited staff members from Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster to conduct Stop the Bleed, Save a Life training Jan. 29. Mostly non-clinical 412th MDG
Jan. 30, 2018 Save the date: Fighters vs. bombers featured at upcoming annual weapons load competition Next month, weapons troops at Edwards will compete to answer the question, “Is four really greater than three?” Normally, weapons load crews are comprised of either three or four members. Fighter crews are made up of three individuals, and bomber crews consist of four loading personnel. Since the
Jan. 29, 2018 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Member: Staff Sgt. Sylvester Dukes Unit: 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron Job Title: Bomber Suitability Evaluator Career Goal: “To see a new system through the acquisition process and later maintain that system, knowing I was an integral part of the process.” Congratulations to Staff Sgt.
Jan. 26, 2018 Driver who broke land-speed record at Edwards killed in helicopter crash A helicopter crash in New Mexico Jan. 18 left five people dead and one injured according to several news agencies. Among the dead is Charles Burnett III. According to reports, Burnett was the driver of a British steam car that set the record for the fastest speed traveled by a steam car, which took
Jan. 26, 2018 Mike Super mystifies From left to right: Edison Ruland, Oasis Community Center director; Damion Jones, Community Services Flight chief; 2nd Lt. Kamillia Murchison, 412th Force Support Squadron; Mike Super and Janice Hollen, 412th FSS director; pose for a photo Jan. 20 at Club Muroc. Super is the winner of NBC’s hit TV