May 10, 2007 Airman receives state-level AFSA award Hard work finally paid off as an Airman from the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron was recently awarded the Air Force Sergeants Association First Term Airman of the Year award. Senior Airman Stephen Stokes, a B-52 avionics system evaluator with the 31st TES, represented Edwards at the division level
Nov. 17, 2014 Airman receives 'surreal' phone call from Paramount Pictures For some, a visit to the dentist feels like a nightmare. But, for Capt. Eric Koenig, 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, dental flight commander, he hopes that it's his after-hours hobby that really keeps people awake at night.For the last three years, the 13-year veteran has spent his nights and
Aug. 9, 2017 Airman recognized for peaceful end to potentially deadly situation After 16 years as a U.S. Air Force Security Forces member, Master Sgt. Maurice Lucas II had never needed to pull his duty weapon out of his holster while serving at his home base. That commendable streak ended Oct. 8, 2016. Then Tech. Sgt. Lucas was working as flight chief in charge of the 412th
Jan. 24, 2008 Airman sentenced to bad conduct discharge, 12-months confinement An Airman with the 95th Mission Support Squadron recently pled guilty to nine criminal offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including theft, multiple drug offenses and driving under the influence. At the conclusion of a two-day general court-martial here, a 10-officer
April 20, 2007 Airman shadows 95th ABW command chief An Edwards Airman recently received the opportunity to shadow an Edwards command chief for a day. Airman 1st Class Michael Schoenwetter, a 95th Security Forces Squadron apprentice, took the role as honorary command chief as part of the new Shadow Program, implemented at Edwards by Chief Master Sgt.
Oct. 9, 2015 Airman Spotlight Name: Airman 1st Class Sarah MehalicUnit: 461st Flight Test Squadron (F-35 Integrated Test Force)Job title: Aviation Resource Management apprenticeJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Aviation Resource Management Airmen coordinate flight operations resources, which include
Oct. 14, 2015 Airman Spotlight Name: Senior Airman Ronald X. JonesUnit: 412th Operations Support SquadronJob title: Aviation Resource Management journeymanJob description and its impact on the overall mission: My job description is to input, audit and validate all flying hours and training. I also maintain control and
Sept. 28, 2015 Airman Spotlight Name: Staff Sgt. Joshua Basquez Unit: 412th Operations Support SquadronJob title: Airfield Management NCOICJob description and its impact on the overall mission: We touch every mission that flies out of Edwards. Our biggest job is to provide a safe, functional airfield for the test wing, which
Jan. 5, 2016 Airman Spotlight Name: Airman 1st Class Braedon FirkusUnit: 812th Civil Engineer SquadronJob title: Driver/OperatorJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Respond to any emergency in my district whether it is dealing with in-flight [emergencies], structure and medical emergencies.Time in the military: