Jan. 26, 2011 AV children learn life lessons from Team Edwards mentors Twelve-year old Khiabet says her grades are improving and that's good.Even better is understanding that improvement may be a byproduct of a new set of life skills she's acquiring, in part through her mentor, Dr. Ingrid Wysong, chief scientist at the Aerophysics Branch of the Space and Missile
Sept. 29, 2015 AV teachers learn how to 'rock it' at TPS The Air Force Association William J. "Pete" Knight Chapter introduced Antelope Valley educators to using model rocketry in the classroom Sept. 26. Teachers of grades six through 12 gathered at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School for the inaugural "Blast off Basics" workshop."The purpose [of the
July 25, 2008 AVEK performs 24-hour water shutdown beginning Aug. 2 The Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency will perform a 24-hour shutdown to the water line that serves Edwards, California City, North Edwards and Boron beginning Aug 2 at 6 a.m. This is part of AVEK's emergency maintenance.During this time, ground water wells will be the only source of water. In
Feb. 28, 2012 Aviation enthusiasts turn dreams of flight into reality For those with dreams of flying at Edwards, the path is often difficult and demanding, even for the best test pilot. With the help of aviation enthusiasts from the Muroc Model Masters club those dreams become reality through the use of remote controlled airplanes.Although the flying is accomplished
Feb. 6, 2015 Aviation history loses legend Former U.S. Air Force and NASA research pilot Fitzhugh L. Fulton Jr., died Feb. 4. He was 89.During a career in the military, civil service and industry, he logged over 16,000 flying hours in more than 240 types of aircraft.Fulton was born and raised in Georgia. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air
Nov. 9, 2009 Avionics Modernization Program receives Program Excellence Award The Boeing Company C-130 Avionics Modernization Program received Aviation Week magazine's Program Excellence Award in the category of System Level Research and Development/System Development and Demonstration at the Aviation Week Aerospace and Defense Programs conference in Phoenix on Nov. 3.The
April 8, 2025 Avoid relocation frustrations: consult TMO first Summer's arrival also heralds peak moving season for military families. Permanent changes of station (PCS) can be logistically daunting, but the 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Traffic Management Operations (TMO) stands ready to assist service members and civilians with household goods
Oct. 15, 2012 Avoid the Flu with these Top Tips Did you know that nine out of 10 healthy people who get a flu shot, don't get the flu?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it's true! And because it takes two weeks for a flu shot's immunity to build completely, now is the best time to get vaccinated for flu season.TRICARE
Sept. 22, 2010 Avoid using Edwards West Gate entrance Oct. 1 The Edwards West Gate entrance should not be used Oct. 1 by anyone who can reasonably avoid using it, base officials say. The base is hosting a fly-in on Rosamond Dry Lakebed that will cause lengthy delays in both directions during all commuting hours.Anyone who can use the North or South gates