July 29, 2008 Edwards Pete Knight Chapter hosts CAFA conference More than 50 California Air Force Association members flocked to Edwards for an annual conference July 25 and 26. Hosted by Edwards' Pete Knight Chapter 294, the conference gathered all the California AFA chapters to coordinate future events and talk about objectives for the year. "The California
July 29, 2008 Water conservation a necessity in housing areas Edwards' newest housing development features newly constructed homes with central air conditioning, double-car garages, abundant storage, plenty of natural light and more living space than the homes they replaced, base officials said. The homes also are designed to be both energy and water
July 24, 2008 Officials release facts about new GI Bill Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs officials are working out the details of a new education benefit recently approved by Congress that goes into effect August 1, 2009. "The absolute most important part of the new G.I Bill is that none of it takes effect until next year," said Rita Hughson,
July 21, 2008 Combat Dining Out: Cheap tickets, good food, competitive fun To promote esprit de corps among Team Edwards, the Middle-Tier Association is hosting a Combat Dining Out at Wings Field Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. A combat dining out is a formal military function that brings together units from across the base in an attempt to build camaraderie and social networking. It's
July 16, 2008 Annual duck blind drawing slated Aug. 9 Waterfowl hunters can participate in the annual duck blind drawing scheduled Aug. 9, at the Rod and Gun Activity, building 210. Base hunting permits can be submitted to drawing officials from 9 a.m. until the actual drawing begins, which will be at approximately 10 a.m. Duck blind reservations are
July 15, 2008 NASA researchers evaluate sensor technology NASA researchers are evaluating an advanced, fiber optic-based sensing technology that could aid development of active control of wing shape. Controlling a wing's shape in flight would allow it to take advantage of aerodynamics and improve overall aircraft efficiency. The Fiber Optic Wing Shape
July 11, 2008 Edwards maintainers train Beale Airmen for Global Hawk Block 20 arrival In preparation for the Global Hawk Block 20 arrival at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., on June 30, several of their Airmen came to Edwards for a week of training conducted by the Global Vigilance Combined Test Force. A week prior to its arrival, Edwards Airmen trained Beale maintainers on recovery of
June 25, 2008 Edwards to celebrate Independence Day with Summer Bash Team Edwards is hosting the 17th Annual Summer Bash at Roberts and Wings Field here July 4, from 4 to 10 p.m. The festivity is in celebration of the United States' 232nd anniversary of the day it gained its independence. "Events like this are intended to get everyone from around the base together,"
June 20, 2008 Edwards steps up water conservation efforts With a drought looming over the state of California, the 95th Civil Engineer and Transportation Directorate increased the water conservation campaign for Edwards. On June 4, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a statewide drought because of two years of below-average rainfall, low
June 19, 2008 ITT offers trips, events for base personnel Taking advantage of the events offered through Information Tickets and Travel is not only a way to enjoy the summer, but it's also a way to battle summertime boredom. Located at the Oasis Community Center, ITT offers all base personnel discounts on tickets, tours, trips and television tapings. "ITT