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
Jan. 23, 2018 This week in Edwards history On Jan. 27, 1950, a ceremony was held in connection with Armed Forces Day to rename the base in honor of Capt. Glen W. Edwards. Edwards’ father, family members and dignitaries were in attendance at the ceremony. One interesting fact is that the original plaque had a misspelling of Capt. Edwards'
Jan. 19, 2018 David Letterman drops by Edwards Television host and comedian David Letterman dropped by Edwards Jan. 18. The long-time TV personality was given a tour of the base by the 412th Test Wing command chief, members of the Protocol and Public Affairs offices, and Air Force Flight Test Museum.
Jan. 18, 2018 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Unit: 412th Test Wing, Wing Staff Agency Member: Senior Airman Gabriel Montoya Job Title: Commander Support Staff Career Goal: Obtain a bachelor's degree and graduate from Officer Training SchoolCongratulations to Senior Airman Montoya, the 412th Test Wing’s Warrior of the Week. Montoya was assigned
Jan. 17, 2018 Fire safety guide to spring cleaning A good spring housecleaning can significantly help promote fire safety in your home. Spring cleaning can take on another meaning, it's the ideal time to check homes and yards for dangerous materials and unsafe conditions and spend the time to protect families and properties. Start by taking a few
Jan. 17, 2018 This week in Edwards history On Jan. 17, 1990, NASA selected Maj. Eileen M. Collins, a student in Class 89B of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, as a space shuttle pilot candidate. Collins was the first woman to be selected for the job. Learn more about her from this NASA factsheet
Jan. 17, 2018 Ways to make it through this flu season The flu season is in full swing and wreaking havoc across the U.S. as 46 states have reported widespread activity of the flu with no end in sight. Many people are falling victim to a potent strain of the flu that doesn’t seem to have full coverage from the flu vaccine. More than 70 people
Jan. 17, 2018 Living with an attitude of gratitude – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 3) “I already got my running blade,” said an enthusiastic Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks).After only taking her first steps in November, Proellochs, a U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corps (MSC) Officer and recent amputee, was already thinking of how she would be able to run and eventually
Jan. 12, 2018 Team Edwards remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Ahead of the holiday weekend, members of Team Edwards came together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dozens of Airmen and civilians gathered at Building 1 and walked in honor of the late civil rights leader to Chapel 1 where a special ceremony took place Jan. 11. Members of the
Jan. 11, 2018 Flying into 2018 Two F-35 Lightning IIs from the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base took part in the traditional flyover at the beginning of the annual Tournament of Roses Parade Jan. 1, 2018, in Pasadena, California. The fifth-generation fighters accompanied the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber