March 21, 2023 Civil Air Patrol and U.S. Naval Sea Cadets get an inside look at interservice partnerships on Edwards AFB Civil Air Patrol and United States Naval Sea Cadets receive an up close and personal look at interservice flight operations during a tour of Edwards Air Force Base hosted by the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Detachment 5, March 17.
Nov. 29, 2011 Civil Air Patrol celebrates 70th birthday with banquet Dec. 1, 2011 will mark the 70th birthday of the Civil Air Patrol, which will be celebrated at Edwards by Squadron 84 hosting a CAP 70th Anniversary Awards Banquet on Dec. 3.In the late 1930's Gill Robb Wilson, legendary New Jersey aviation advocate, visualized general aviation as a potential
March 16, 2016 Civil Air Patrol squadron plans open house The Edwards AFB Composite Squadron 84, a local unit of Civil Air Patrol, is hosting a public open house from 6 to 8 p.m. March 29 at the General William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster.According to Capt. Kevin Finster, squadron commander, the entire community is welcome to attend and learn more about
April 20, 2017 Civil Engineer employees learn how to build careers A two-man team from the Air Force Personnel Center provided some key insight into career development in the world of Air Force Civil Engineering April 6. Members of the 412th Civil Engineer Group packed into the base theater to learn about career management and development during the one-day Civil
Dec. 6, 2006 Civil engineering renovates Club Muroc kitchen The 95th Air Base Wing Civil Engineer and Transportation Directorate is in the process of renovating Club Muroc kitchen.When completed in June, the kitchen will sport a new dishwashing machine and salad bar. A walk-in refrigerator and freezer will also be provided with this project. "Prior to the
Feb. 20, 2018 Civil engineers ensure barriers can catch wounded ‘birds’ A fighter aircraft declares an in-flight emergency. Nature of emergency — hydraulic failure. The pilot decides to land and take the aircraft arresting system, or what is referred to as the “barriers." On runways throughout the Air Force, an AAS emergency braking system is designed to bring any
May 8, 2018 Civil engineers working to give Edwards bright future The 412th Civil Engineering Group is in phase two of a base-wide, major lighting upgrade, which replaces inefficient fluorescent lighting with new LED lighting complete with motion sensors and programmable controls. Each phase will take about a year to complete. “In California the average home uses
Jan. 27, 2017 Civilian aircraft crash kills Edwards pilot An officer assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron here lost his life when the privately owned aircraft he was operating crashed near San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 25. Maj. Lee Berra, 32, a B-1 Test Pilot with the 419th FLTS, was flying a single-engine Cirrus SR22 from San Antonio International
Jan. 18, 2021 Civilian Developmental Education key to leadership, growth Ensuring civilian Airmen are prepared to fulfill and excel in leadership positions across the command is the driving force behind the dedicated effort by Air Force Materiel Command leaders to encourage employees to apply for upcoming Civilian Development Education opportunities.
Feb. 7, 2019 Civilian Developmental Education offers opportunities to learn, grow The Air Force Civilian Developmental Education program is a portfolio of courses and training designed to address the developmental needs of the civilian workforce at all levels. Programs help civilians to achieve short or long term goals at a level appropriate to their needs and desired path of