May 19, 2015 Speckled Trout lands new home in 418th FLTS Team Edwards said 'good bye' to the 412th Flight Test Squadron May 15, after 21 years of caring for the KC-135 dubbed the "Speckled Trout." In that time, the trout has supported the 412th Test Wing in avionics testing, distinguished visitor airlifting and air refueling support."Even before I ever
May 19, 2015 Excellence in Aviation Award banquet set for June 13 The Flight Test Historical Foundation will hold the 5th annual Excellence in Aviation Awards banquet June 13.This year's honorees are the California Air National Guard's 163rd Reconnaissance Wing from March Air Reserve Base. The wing operates the remotely piloted MQ-1 Predator aircraft built by
May 19, 2015 JetHawks tickets donated for Military Appreciation Week Donald Collins, Principal of Progress Farms, donated a suite in the Lancaster Municipal Stadium (The Hangar) for the May 22 baseball game between the Lancaster JetHawks and the Inland Empire 66ers. Col. David Radomski, 412th Test Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Smith, 412th TW
May 18, 2015 Don't be a no show The 412th Medical Group is dedicated to meeting the health care needs of you and your family by providing access to its services and the best possible medical care. No shows are a costly problem for the 412th MDG and the patients they serve. In order to provide the appointments needed for
May 18, 2015 DOD brain injury experts give prevention tips for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month - Timely advice focuses on motor vehicle collisions, leading cause of military brain injuries As part of efforts to promote safe driving during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, experts from the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center's A Head for the Future initiative remind drivers to protect their heads while on the road. Motor vehicle collisions are the most common cause of brain
May 14, 2015 Education Center Open House May 27 The Edwards AFB Education Center will be hosting an Open House that will be open to all military and their family members, and civilians working on Edwards May 27.The Education and Training Center is located on 140 Methusa Ave., Bldg. 2453. The Open House will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Attendees will
May 13, 2015 USNORTHCOM brings exercise ARDENT SENTRY to Edwards Edwards AFB was treated as a simulated basic-staging area May 13 during U.S. Northern Command's annual Defense Support of Civil Authorities exercise.The scenario for Exercise Ardent Sentry 15 was a major earthquake in Southern California. In this exercise, the earthquake hit early May 11 and by that
May 12, 2015 412th SFS celebrates National Police Week With military bases in Force Protection Condition Bravo, the 412th Security Forces Squadron is working tirelessly to ensure Edwards Airmen are safe. These increased security measures came in the midst of the week dedicated to recognizing their service - National Police Week. 412th SFS kicked off the
May 12, 2015 Break-ins, vandalism continue at Desert High For the fourth week in a row Desert High School was the target of a break-in, this time causing major damage to the school's maintenance facility.Vandals took tools within the building and used them to bash walls, bathroom facilities, computers, fluorescent lights, appliances, computers and a school