March 23, 2018 Honorary commanders get glimpse of 412th MSG mission A group of community leaders and their guests visited Edwards Air Force Base as part of the Honorary Commanders Program March 16. The Edwards HCC Program is designed to build awareness and working relationships between the base and the local community. Each honorary commander is paired with a group
March 23, 2018 U.S. Senate confirms Schaefer's nomination to major general The United States Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nomination of Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, for promotion to the rank of major general. The Senate released confirmations March 22 of dozens of general and flag officers nominated for promotion by the president.
March 21, 2018 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Group: 412th Mission Support Group Member: Staff Sgt. Michael Natan Unit: 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron Job Title: Mission generation vehicle and equipment mechanic Career Goal: Attain the rank of master sergeant Staff Sgt. Natan is the NCOIC of the Customer Service Section at 412th LRS. He is
March 21, 2018 Commentary: Flipping for safety In pediatrics, we regularly emphasize how exercise is key to a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a healthy weight. In children and adolescents, physical activity is commonly accomplished by participation in organized sports. March is National Cheerleading Safety Month. It’s a great opportunity to
March 21, 2018 The Dangers of Opioid Pain Medications Pain is the most common reason people seek medical treatment. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 1 in 10 Americans have chronic pain or pain every day for the preceding three months. When used as directed by your physician, opioid medications safely help control acute pain,
March 20, 2018 The theater awakens The Force is strong once again within the walls of the base theater. The theater officially reopened for business March 16. Col. George Tromba, 412th Mission Support commander, cut the ceremonial ribbon as members of the 501st Legion looked on. “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” was the featured movie for
March 20, 2018 This week in Edwards history On March 20, 1956, a test team completed a safety of flight evaluation of the Lockheed YC-121F. The aircraft was a modified 1249 series Constellation that was configured as a high-speed cargo and personnel transport.
March 19, 2018 Fueled by kindness, first sergeants pay for gas Several lucky servicemembers and spouses received surprises at the Express gas station March 14. The Edwards First Sergeant Council conducted what they call a “random-act-of-kindness event.” The first sergeants offered to pay for a fill-up and to pump gas for junior servicemembers who happened to
March 19, 2018 Top reservist visits troops at Edwards Command Chief Master Sergeant for Air Force Reserve Command, Chief Master Sgt. Ericka E. Kelly, visited Edwards AFB March 9 for a base familiarization tour and to meet with local Reserve Airmen. Kelly is the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command’s highest ranking enlisted member and is stationed at Robins
March 16, 2018 Schaefer talks people, mission, innovation at commander’s call Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, held his first commander’s calls of 2018 in the base theater March 13. During both the morning and afternoon sessions, he began by thanking everyone for their continued support and expressed how honored he is to be part of such an “amazing group