Aug. 29, 2017 September is National Preparedness Month Throughout September, Edwards Office of Emergency Management will be out and about with the “Spin-the-Wheel, Win-a-Prize!” game three days a week educating the Edwards community about emergency management preparedness.People can answer a question and win a prize. The events can help people learn
Aug. 28, 2017 Innovation, being ‘agile, ready, right,' key to success in FY 2018 Being “agile, ready and right” is the key to success for the Air Force’s premier test center according to Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, who held his latest commander’s call Aug. 23. Two sessions were held at the base theater to update the Edwards workforce on dozens of topics
Aug. 28, 2017 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Member: Airman 1st Class Sharon Alvarez-Soto Unit: 419th Flight Test Squadron Job Title: Aviation Resource Manager Career Goal: Alvarez-Soto graduated with an associate's degree in criminal justice prior to enlisting in the Air Force and intends to begin work on a bachelor's in forensic
Aug. 25, 2017 U.S. Air Force service member dies on Edwards AFB The U.S. Air Force is investigating the death of an Airman assigned to Edwards Air Force Base. The deceased is identified as 23-year-old Senior Airman Joseph Connors of the 812th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m., Aug.
Aug. 24, 2017 This week in Edwards history On Aug. 23, 1991, the Flags of Honor memorial was dedicated to the men and women of Edwards AFB who had come together from every state in the nation to serve their country. This memorial was donated by the Edwards AFB Civilian-Military Affairs Support Group.
Aug. 24, 2017 Virtual medical appointments offered on family days The 412th Medical Group continually seeks to improve access to medical care for beneficiaries. The group has several ongoing improvement projects to increase access to appointments. For example, the number of appointments providers offer on a daily basis has been increased. Additionally, virtual
Aug. 24, 2017 Alpha Warrior tour visits Edwards Dozens of Team Edwards members gathered at the Rosburg Fitness Center Aug. 23 for a chance to test their physical prowess and compete against each other, and the clock, on an Alpha Warrior Battle Rig. The Alpha Warrior tour, an Air Force Services sponsored event, brought the Battle Rig to Edwards as
Aug. 23, 2017 Measurement lab passes evaluation with precision The Edwards Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory passed a recent evaluation that ensures the lab performs measurements that are safe, accurate, reliable and traceable. Maj. Gen. David Harris, Air Force Test Center commander, and Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, visited the
Aug. 22, 2017 LPGA pro swings by Muroc Lake Golf Course Professional golfer Katelyn Sepmoree was invited to drop by Muroc Lake Golf Course and conduct some one-on-one lessons Aug. 18-19. Sepmoree is a Ladies Professional Golf Association player who played college golf at the University of Texas. Sepmoree was invited out to Edwards for two days as part
Aug. 18, 2017 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Member: Airman 1st Class Jarret Berggren Unit: 412th Aeromedical Squadron Job Title: Public Health Technician, BOMC Career Goal: Complete degree in Computer Sciences Congratulations Airman 1st Class Jarret Berggren, this week’s Test Warrior of the Week. A1C Berggren is the lone Public Health