Nov. 21, 2017 Civilian takes top honor at Airman Leadership School Edwards Air Force Base is well-known for its firsts; first flights of aircraft, first time breaking the sound barrier, first shuttle landing site, and the list goes on.This week, another first happened at Edwards Air Force Base, but it wasn’t in the sky, it was in the classroom; a civilian employee
Nov. 20, 2017 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Group: 412th Mission Support GroupMember: Staff Sgt. Jared SchnellUnit: 412th Security Forces SquadronJob Title: Combat Arms InstructorCareer Goal: To ensure Test Wing members are equipped to fulfill our nation’s obligationsCongratulations Staff Sgt. Jared Schnell, the 412th Test Wing’s Warrior of
Nov. 17, 2017 Planes, aviation legends, highlight 70th anniversary The celebration began with aviation legends on a stage and ended with Ferraris on a ramp. Edwards held its 70th Anniversary of Supersonic Flight event Oct. 13-14. Famed test pilots, retired Brig. Generals Chuck Yeager and Robert Cardenas, were on hand for the celebration that honored their
Nov. 17, 2017 Starbucks is back! After being closed for more than two months, your Edwards Starbucks opened its doors again. A ceremonial ribbon cutting before a line of anxious patrons signified the grand reopening Nov. 17. The popular spot underwent an extensive renovation with the installation of new flooring, furniture and
Nov. 17, 2017 Base leaders get insight into corporate world The 412th Force Support Squadron hosted an Executive Transition Assistance Program seminar for senior leaders Nov. 6-9 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. While the 412th FSS regularly conducts week-long TAP courses for separating military members, E-TAP is a rare opportunity for
Nov. 16, 2017 Dream Chaser achieves successful free flight at NASA Armstrong Sierra Nevada Corp.’s Dream Chaser spacecraft underwent a successful free-flight test on November 11, 2017 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. The test verified and validated the performance of the Dream Chaser in the critical final approach and landing phase of flight,
Nov. 16, 2017 Edwards EOD hosts realistic training for fellow bomb squad members It may not sound that attractive, but a lot of Edwards AFB’s 308,000 acres resemble the same landscape deployed servicemembers find in the Middle East and Southwest Asia. Edwards’ austere environment provides the perfect place for Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians to practice their craft. The
Nov. 16, 2017 Serving the troops again Edwards servicemembers can once again enjoy a quality meal at the Joshua Tree Inn Dining Facility. Following an eight-month renovation project, the DFAC reopened its doors Oct. 27. New seating areas and booths sit upon new carpet in the dining area while the kitchen and serving areas received new
Nov. 16, 2017 What is a high performer, Alex? Answers in the form of questions highlighted the “Jeopardy” themed 412th Test Wing Third Quarter Awards ceremony held in the base theater Nov. 14. Each quarterly winner came on stage to receive their award from Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, and pick an Air Force category
Nov. 15, 2017 Volunteer tax preparers needed The upcoming tax season officially starts early February and ends April 17, 2018. Last year the Edwards Tax Center processed $800,000 in state and federal returns and helped save our military community $54,000 in preparation fees. The success of this program is due to the dedication and active