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

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

Disability Employment Awareness Month in full swing at Edwards

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

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

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

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

Disney stars read, chat, sign autographs during visit to Children's Library

More than 100 children and their parents filled the Desert Mall corridor in front of the Children's Library as Disney stars Doug and Chris Brochu read aloud, signed autographs, and talked with the group for about two hours Dec. 16 .The pair read aloud from the book "Max and Indie Come Home" by Kerry

Distractions pose threats to drivers

Whether driving on base to work or going down to Lancaster to see a movie, talking on a cell phone without a hands free device is against the law, studies have found that distractions to the driver are the leading cause of traffic accidents. Talking on the cell phone or sending text messages while

Divorce on the horizon? Get informed, schedule JA appointment

The 412th Test Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate provides legal advice and support in civil, contract, labor, environmental, claims, and military justice law. JA assists military members, retirees, and their families with personal, non-criminal legal matters.