Sept. 16, 2015 Senate bill to provide funding to DOD schools up for governor's signature Earlier this month, SB 111 sponsored by California State Senator Jean Fuller, passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee and the California State Assembly. It is now headed to Governor Jerry Brown's desk for his signature.Public Schools Near Military Bases Facilities AppropriationCalifornia has 11
Sept. 15, 2015 Dorm renovation leads to artistic discovery Roughly five weeks ago, a Marvel-style comic mural dedicated to the men and women of Edwards AFB's Civil Engineering sections was uncovered during construction in Dorm 2424. The mural, which was under metal studs and drywall, is roughly eight-feet tall by 20-feet wide. Next to the artist signature
Sept. 14, 2015 412th LRS NCOs help Army carry load Two 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen assisted in transporting an Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopter from Barstow-Dagget Airport in San Bernadino County to the East Coast Aug. 28-29.The UH-60 was one of two Blackhawks being used by the 224th Aviation Battalion of the Maryland National
Sept. 14, 2015 Notice of vacancy for Muroc Board of Trustees seat The Muroc Joint Unified School District is accepting applications for a Muroc Board of Trustees seat.The board decided to fill the vacancy by making a provisional appointment and the individual selected will serve until Dec. 8, 2016. An election will be held Nov. 8, 2016 to fill this position for
Sept. 14, 2015 Local Civil Air Patrol members step up to the plate Antelope Valley Civil Air Patrol (CAP) members showed up in force to support Aerospace Appreciation Night at the Lancaster JetHawks Stadium Aug. 9. Members from the Edwards AFB Composite Squadron 84, and Pancho Barnes Composite Squadron 49 in Rosamond, California, participated in the opening
Sept. 14, 2015 Edwards Airman Spotlight Name: Senior Airman Andrea JonesUnit: 412th Force Support SquadronJob title: Career Development JourneymanJob description and its impact on the overall mission: I ensure a smooth transition for all Air Force members and their families when they are permanently changing stations, separating from the
Sept. 14, 2015 Edwards BX to launch 'Disney at the Exchange' A cast of Disney, Marvel and Star Wars brands is joining forces with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service to bring a special, dedicated section to the Edwards AFB Exchange. The standalone section called "Disney at the Exchange," showcases merchandise from Disney Consumer Products, including
Sept. 14, 2015 National Preparedness Month: High winds and floods September is National Preparedness Month and each area is prone to its own set of potential natural disasters. For Edwards Air Force Base and the surrounding communities, some of those hazards include high winds and floods.Gusts of wind up to 70 mph aren't uncommon in the passes and along the foot
Sept. 9, 2015 F-35 ITF and Italian Air Force KC-767 'fuel' the way for AR milestone Italy's F-35 program achieved two recent milestones with the completion of the first aerial refueling certification between an Italian Air Force KC-767A tanker with an F-35A and the inaugural flight of an Italian-built F-35A."Italy is one of the partner nations on the F-35 program and since we are
Sept. 9, 2015 AFSA official delivers legislative update to Edwards Airmen Retired Chief Master Sgt. Jim Lokovic, Air Force Sergeants Association legislative analyst and writer, gave a legislative update to local AFSA members and fellow Airmen at the base theater Sept. 3.Lokovic is the deputy executive director and the director of military and government relations for the