Jan. 9, 2018 This week in Edwards history On Jan. 9, 1943, the first flight of the Lockheed XC-69 took place from Burbank, California, to Muroc Army Airfield. It was piloted by company test pilots Edmund Allen and Milo Burcham. The four-engine, propeller-driven aircraft was designed by Kelly Johnson and developed from the Lockheed L-049
Jan. 9, 2018 Colonels offered chance to voluntarily serve past 30 years The Line of the Air Force Colonel Continuation Board will begin in January, allowing eligible members to voluntarily serve an additional three years past the active-duty retirement time of 30 years.
Jan. 8, 2018 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Member: Tech. Sgt. Krystle Graybill Unit: 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron Job Title: Training Management Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge Career Goal: The opportunity to become a first sergeant and eventually the maintenance training manager for a major command. Congratulations to Tech. Sgt.
Jan. 4, 2018 Back in the Saddle readies workforce for busy 2018 Before heading into the year with full force, the 412th Test Wing took a pause to remind its workforce to be safe while conducting its test mission. Everything from aircraft in-flight emergencies to workplace injuries were examined at the Airman and Family Readiness Center during the annual Back in
Jan. 4, 2018 Air Force saves Airmen time, no longer requires first year evaluations Air Force officials announced Jan. 4, 2018, Enlisted Performance Reports are no longer required for regular Air Force Airmen in the grade of airman first class and below with less than 36 months’ Time-In-Service or Air Reserve Component Airmen below the grade of senior airman.
Jan. 3, 2018 This week in Edwards history On Jan. 3, 1966, the second prototype of the XB-70 achieved a speed of Mach 3.05 at 72,000 feet, marking the first time the aircraft type had flown at three times the speed of sound. This Edwards History Office file photo was taken June 8, 1966.
Jan. 2, 2018 Air Force selects 63 officers, civilians for test pilot school Bravery and flying skills of the highest order have always been requirements for the flight test mission, but the Air Force demands much more of today's flight test professionals, including the 63 total force Airmen selected to attend test pilot school starting as early as June 2018.
Dec. 29, 2017 Embracing the uncharted life as an amputee – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 2) Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks), a recent amputee, gazes up at the rock climbing wall at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s physical therapy center in Bethesda, Maryland. She recalled the time she witnessed a Service member who had lost his arm effortlessly climb his way to the
Dec. 28, 2017 Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1 One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1 with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.
Dec. 28, 2017 Edwards BAH rates to increase in 2018 The Department of Defense’s 2018 Basic Allowance for Housing rates were released Dec. 15. Edwards AFB active duty military members will receive an average increase of 7 percent in their BAH. Members will see their increase in their Jan. 15 pay. BAH is defined by the Defense Travel Management