Dec. 13, 2006 Dirt runway testing increases C-17 safety, agility In an effort to expand the capability of the C-17 Globemaster III, engineers and pilots are testing the aircraft in extreme runway conditions to eventually write the book for dirt runways during dry, wet, and muddy runway conditions.About 40 people from the C-17 Integrated Test Force are in the
Dec. 13, 2006 Jumpers test new F-35 JSF parachute system Test parachutists from the 418th Flight Test Squadron recently performed 10 jumps to test a new parachute system for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.The jumpers donned the IGQ type 6000 parachute and jumped from a Twin Otter aircraft to make sure the canopy performs to manufacturer's specification.
Dec. 13, 2006 Edwards tests alternative jet engine fuel Another aviation first was accomplished when a B-52 flew here using an alternative fuel Tuesday morning.The flight test ran two of a B-52's engines on a synthetic fuel, made from a 50-50 blend of traditional crude-oil based fuel and a Fischer-Tropsch fuel derived from natural gas, while the
Dec. 13, 2006 Airman completes 27th marathon Tired and sweaty, jersey number 49/91 was at the last three miles into Pike's Peak summit -- the hardest part of the course.He was feeling nauseous. He was running for about four hours now, but he wouldn't give up. Maj. Rich Salasovich, 419th Flight Test Squadron flight test engineer, joined the
Dec. 13, 2006 Edwards 'Honey-Doers' help local seniors Team Edwards is trying to go beyond the base "walls" and contribute their time and talents in the local communities by helping repair, clean and paint more than 120 senior citizens' homes.The Honey Do Program offers monthly services to senior citizens who can no longer accomplish the work themselves
Dec. 13, 2006 Housing replacement program moves forward The first phase of Edwards' housing replacement program is well underway. Progress can be seen everyday as slabs are poured, framing goes up and even some roofs and windows are appearing on the 55 homes being built in Mesquite Meadows for junior enlisted personnel.The 33 four-bedroom single units
Dec. 13, 2006 Security Forces provides overnight safety Through the long 14-hour shifts, not including physical training and the 45-minute briefing before heading out for duty, making sure the Edwards community is getting a good night's sleep is the mission for several 95th Security Forces Squadron night-shift patrolman.From the moment these individuals
Dec. 13, 2006 Kids experience deployment with KUDOS From mommy or daddy's uniform to jelly bean vaccinations and fake orders, the children at Edwards will get to experience and understand deployment operations during "Operation KUDOS", August 19, at the Stripes Lounge.Operation KUDOS -- Kids Understanding Deployment Operations -- is designed for
Dec. 13, 2006 Sonic Splash Pool hosts movie night The Oasis Community Center held its first-ever free movie night at the Sonic Splash Pool on Saturday.Open Air Cinema, Oasis Community Center and Outdoor Recreation teamed up to help bring the Edwards community together. Pool games like Marco Polo and football for parents started the event. Later
Dec. 13, 2006 Panda Express opens with free food Panda Express celebrated the opening of its first restaurant in a military installation July 5 at the Oasis Community Center here.Panda Express provided free catered lunch to family members of deployed personnel and donated 100 percent of the day's gross sales to the Teen Center. "Whenever we open a