March 15, 2016 Team Edwards represents at state capitol A three-man team from Edwards AFB took a trip to the state capitol Feb. 29 - March 1 to tell the story of Edwards at the fourth annual 2016 California Aerospace Days.That team was Dr. David Smith, 412th Test Wing Installation Support director, Humberto Blanco, 412th Plans and Programs deputy
March 14, 2016 Zika Virus update What is Zika Virus and why is it the hot topic on the news? There has been an influx of Zika Virus cases originating from North, South and Central Americas. This virus, like other arboviruses (insect-carrying viruses), is transmitted from the bite of an infected mosquito (primarily Aedes aegypti for
March 9, 2016 KC-46 continues Milestone C demonstration with refueling of AV-8B Harrier II A U.S. Air Force and Boeing aircrew aboard the KC-46 Pegasus tanker successfully refueled a U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II in flight March 1. It took place in the skies over Washington state.The air refueling used the KC-46's hose and drogue system.The KC-46 will refuel aircraft using both its
March 8, 2016 Even the 'lazy' can get into shape with fitness center challenge Have you ever wanted to complete a triathlon but didn't have the time to train or the desire to compete?Well, the Rosburg Fitness Center has a program to help people get into shape and complete a triathlon at a more personal and manageable pace.It's called the Lazy Man Triathlon.Like a normal
March 8, 2016 Local support groups lend helping hand to complete Eagle Scout project. Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1328 helped a local Life Scout, a Desert High School junior, improve the baseball facilities at DHS.Life Scout Tristen Nelson was looking to raise money to renovate the outfield fence at DHS as an Eagle Scout project. Staff Sgt. Michael Burd, AFSA Chapter 1328
March 7, 2016 Solar energy project completed at Plant 42 The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has spearheaded an effort to generate alternative energy for the southern California market and generate revenue for Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, through a unique Enhanced Use Lease agreement with NRG Solar Oasis LLC. The project was jointly
March 3, 2016 Harris speaks at 2016 AVBOT Outlook Conference The Antelope Valley Board of Trade held its 44th Annual Business Outlook Conference Feb. 26 at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds. The "AV Rocks" themed event featured a variety of speakers including legendary businessman and musician Gene Simmons.In the Van Dam Pavilion next to the conference there
March 1, 2016 Australian KC-30A successfully refuels C-17 for first time The first air-to-air refuelling from an Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport to a C-17A Globemaster III occurred Feb. 10.The five-hour sortie was conducted by members of the RAAF's Air Warfare Centre Aircraft Research and Development Unit, 86 Wing and the 418th Flight Test
Feb. 29, 2016 40 enlisted promotees celebrated at ceremony Team Edwards held its monthly enlisted promotion ceremony in the base theater Feb. 29. Forty Airmen pinned on their next rank and took another step forward in their Air Force careers. Congratulations to all!To Airman 1st Class:Hill, Althea, 412th Security Forces SquadronTo Senior Airman:Hanneman,
Feb. 29, 2016 U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West FREE concert The US Air Force Band of the Golden West will present a free concert in Santa Clarita by The Concert Band. This family-friendly event is open to the public and will take place March 14 at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center-College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita,