May 10, 2023 Digital Test and Training Range Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony The 412th Electronic Warfare Group, 445th Test Squadron, celebrated the opening of the Digital Test and Training Range facility enabled by the Joint Simulation Environment during a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 8. The $34.4 million-dollar, state-of-the-art facility located on Edwards Air Force Base,
Aug. 11, 2010 Dining alternatives on Edwards during Burger King's temporary closure Burger King will soon enter the second phase of its reconstruction project. During Phase Two, Aug. 30 through Oct. 20, the entire Burger King facility, including the drive-through, will be closed for business.However, there are many alternative dining options at Edwards.Located on Main Base, in the
April 1, 2014 Dining facility takes home 58th annual Hennessy Award Just over two years since their re-opening, the Joshua Tree Dining Facility claimed the title of "Best Food Service Program" in the U.S. Air Force when they were awarded the 58th annual John L. Hennessy trophy. The DFAC received their last Hennessy Award in 2002. The facility and staff were visited
Nov. 2, 2015 Director of Financial Management retires after 30 years of federal service The 412th Test Wing and Air Force Test Center said goodbye to Sandra Perry during a retirement ceremony and lunch Oct. 30 at Club Muroc.Perry served as a federal civilian employee from March 4, 1985 to Oct. 31, 2015.Most notably, her last assignment was as director of Financial Management of the
Dec. 13, 2006 Dirt runway testing increases C-17 safety, agility In an effort to expand the capability of the C-17 Globemaster III, engineers and pilots are testing the aircraft in extreme runway conditions to eventually write the book for dirt runways during dry, wet, and muddy runway conditions.About 40 people from the C-17 Integrated Test Force are in the
Oct. 5, 2012 Disability Employment Awareness Month: Wounded Service Member Initiative Recognizing the potential of its workforce, the Department of Defense established the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program to eliminate employment barriers for people with disabilities. Since 1990, CAP's mission is to provide assistive technology and accommodations to ensure people with
Oct. 22, 2012 Disability Employment Awareness Month:Ten Commandments of Etiquette for communicating with people with disabilities The following Ten Commandments of Etiquette will help you communicate more effectively with people with disabilities.1. When talking with a person with a disability, use eye contact and speak directly to that person rather than through a companion or sign language interpreter.2. When introduced to a
June 17, 2009 Disabled veteran discusses life after the military An Army Specialist at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, in 2006 was on a three-vehicle convoy operation when, out of nowhere came a white station wagon slammed into one of the convoy vehicle and exploded. As if the vehicle-borne improvised explosive device wasn't enough, the convoy came
Sept. 15, 2009 Discovery lands at Edwards following successful mission Space shuttle Discovery and its crew of seven astronauts ended a journey of more than 5.7 million miles with a 5:53 p.m. landing on Runway 22L here Sept.11. The mission designated STS-128, delivered two refrigerator-sized science racks to the International Space Station. One rack will be used to