Oct. 20, 2015 CA secretary of state encourages Team Edwards to vote California Secretary of State Alex Padilla dropped by Edwards AFB Oct. 16 to specifically meet with unit voting representatives to emphasize the importance of voting and to encourage all military members to vote, whether they are registered in California or not. Padilla met with the unit voting
Oct. 19, 2015 Volunteer groups raise funds while helping Edwards AFB Exchange shoppers wrap up perfect present Community groups can raise funds for their worthy causes while spreading some holiday cheer as the Edwards AFB Exchange is actively soliciting partners for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's annual community gift wrap program. "To make the holidays a little easier, we partner with local groups
Oct. 16, 2015 KC-46 program refueler touches down at Edwards The KC-46 program's first test aircraft, a Boeing 767-2C (EMD-1), departed from its home at Boeing Field in Seattle and touched down at Edwards for the first time Oct. 15.The plan is to have the 767-2C here for about two weeks.Boeing and the 418th Flight Test Squadron are conducting Ground Effects
Oct. 16, 2015 412th LRS aids stranded motorists The 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron sent out four buses early Oct. 16 to assist the Kern County Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol in transporting motorists who had been trapped in a mudslide on State Route 58 east of Tehachapi.Local authorities contacted Edwards AFB asking for
Oct. 14, 2015 Airman Spotlight Name: Senior Airman Ronald X. JonesUnit: 412th Operations Support SquadronJob title: Aviation Resource Management journeymanJob description and its impact on the overall mission: My job description is to input, audit and validate all flying hours and training. I also maintain control and
Oct. 14, 2015 Team Edwards show career paths to local students at Salute to Youth The 24th Annual Salute to Youth, "The Career Connection," was held Oct. 13 at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds.The event gives 8- and 9th-grade students in the Antelope Valley the opportunity to talk to industry leaders, business representatives and military recruiters about a wide range of career
Oct. 14, 2015 Civ-Mil welcomes new officials The Edwards AFB Civilian-Military Support Group held its annual installation of officers dinner Oct. 8 at the University of Antelope Valley Ballroom. Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, was there to swear in the new officers that will serve for the next year. Civ-Mil's mission is to
Oct. 14, 2015 Former loadmaster, tester to be inducted into hall of fame Retired Master Sgt. Theodore Venturini will be inducted into the Airlift Tanker Association Hall of Fame Oct. 31. He is one of six C-17A Pathfinder Loadmasters that will be honored at an Air Mobility Command and ATA Symposium at the Orlando World Center Marriot in Florida.According to the ATA
Oct. 9, 2015 Airman Spotlight Name: Airman 1st Class Sarah MehalicUnit: 461st Flight Test Squadron (F-35 Integrated Test Force)Job title: Aviation Resource Management apprenticeJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Aviation Resource Management Airmen coordinate flight operations resources, which include
Oct. 8, 2015 Do you have a mouthguard? What is a mouthguard?A mouthguard is a flexible appliance made out of plastic that is worn in athletic and recreational activities to protect teeth from trauma.Why should I wear a mouthguard?To protect your mouth from injuries. Lately, the 412th Medical Group has seen an increase in people losing