July 21, 2017 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Group: 412th Maintenance Group Member: Tech. Sgt. Isaiah Chavez Unit: 912th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Job Title: Logistics Manager Career Goal: Support the test mission by helping to graduate future test professionals Congratulations Tech. Sgt. Isaiah Chavez, the 412th Test Wing’s Warrior of the
July 21, 2017 Dust in the Wind Construction on South Lancaster Boulevard is moving forward. At the direction of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the contractor has been allowing the soil to air dry in order to reduce the moisture content and allow for appropriate compaction. Last week the contractor started leveling and compacting
July 21, 2017 New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31 Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice something new. A Mental Health Assessment will now be part of every annual PHA, to help ensure that Airmen suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues are referred to the necessary care. Mental health
July 20, 2017 AF announces Enlisted Professional Military Education redesign Air Force officials announced major changes to the enlisted professional military education program today via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or “EPME 21.”
July 19, 2017 418th FLTS supports Missile Defense Agency test success A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 418th Flight Test Squadron air-launched a ballistic missile target over the Pacific Ocean north of Hawaii July 11. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense weapon system located at Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska in Kodiak, Alaska, detected, tracked and
July 19, 2017 Plant 42 honors fallen deputy On Tuesday, leadership from U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, presented members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lancaster Station a plaque honoring LASD Sgt. Steve Owen, who was killed in the line of duty Oct. 5, 2016. The commemoration was part of a 2017 National
July 19, 2017 This week in Edwards history On July 17, 1965, the North American XB-70 Valkyrie No. 2 arrived following its maiden flight from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California.
July 19, 2017 New vice commander for Air Force Test Center Col. Angela Suplisson is the new vice commander of the Air Force Test Center headquartered at Edwards AFB. At the AFTC she will assist Maj. Gen. David Harris, AFTC commander, oversee a $31 billion enterprise of more than 18,000 military, civilian and contractor personnel across Edwards, Eglin Air
July 19, 2017 Cain takes command of AEDC Col. Scott A. Cain assumed command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex as the 30th commander during a change of command ceremony July 14, 2017.The ceremony was attended by the commander’s guests, local dignitaries and AEDC personnel inside the AEDC Large Rocket Motor Test Facility, J-6,
July 14, 2017 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Group: 412th Mission Support GroupMember: Senior Airman Jacob BatsonUnit: 412th Force Support SquadronJob Title: Personnel Readiness Journeyman Career Goal: First Sergeant. Congratulations Senior Airman Jacob Batson, the 412th Test Wing’s Warrior of the Week. Batson is assigned to the 412th Force