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
Jan. 25, 2018 AF announces new innovation workshops at Science, Technology Forum The Air Force announced dates and locations of the 14 upcoming innovation workshops open to the public during the Science and Technology 2030 Summit in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18.
Jan. 24, 2018 Fit for duty Staff Sgt. Andrew Travis, 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering Team (left), observes Staff Sgt. Kenroy Steele, 412th Maintenance Squadron, testing the respirator filter cartridge on a mask at the 412th MXS Fabrication Flight Jan. 23. Airmen from Bioenvironmental dropped by
Jan. 24, 2018 From the ground, SPORT provides eyes for testers in the sky When test pilots take off from the friendly confines of Edwards they can take comfort knowing they’re not alone up there. In a dark room at Ridley Mission Control, where computer screens and monitors provide the only light, air traffic controllers track and maintain constant communication with
Jan. 24, 2018 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Group: 412th Medical Group Member: Senior Airman Karen Crisostomo Unit: 412th Medical Operations Squadron Job Title: Family Health medical technician Career Goal: Obtain a registered nurse licensure Congratulations Senior Airman Karen Crisostomo, the 412th Test Wing’s Warrior of the Week. Crisostomo