Feb. 17, 2015 412th TW unveils annual award winners at banquet The 412th Test Wing held their 2014 Annual Awards banquet Feb. 13 honoring 17 individuals and one team. The theme this year at the dinner was "Back to the Future" and was held at Club Muroc. Team Edwards congratulates all the winners!Airman of the YearAirman 1st Class Frankki Allen, 412th Operations
Feb. 13, 2015 Kidde recalls disposable plastic fire extinguishers due to failure to discharge The Edwards AFB Fire Department wants to notify base residents and the local community about an important recall of Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers.According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a faulty valve component can cause the disposable fire extinguishers not to fully
Feb. 12, 2015 British reserve squadron celebrates 100 years For a squadron with heraldry dating as far back as 1915 and being stationed out of multiple foreign locations during World War I and WWII, the Royal Air Force 17 (Reserve) Squadron recently celebrated their centenary Feb. 9, 2015.The centenary comes on the cusp of the joint squadron, comprised of
Feb. 11, 2015 Honorary commanders visit Edwards one last time The 2014 Edwards Honorary Commanders and their guests gathered Feb. 6 for the last event of their one-year term. The theme for the tour was "Flight Test at Edwards" and the 412th Operations Group was given the privilege of conveying that story.By the end of the day, the tour participants had a
Feb. 11, 2015 Visitor Control Center opens March 1 Members of Team Edwards who use the West Gate daily may have noticed the relatively new building next to Century Circle. That building will officially open up for business March 1 as the new Visitor Control Center (VCC).Sponsored visitors and contractors who have not been issued a DBIDS (Defense
Feb. 11, 2015 Edwards says 'good bye' to WWII pilot Friends and family said 'good bye' to Women's Air Force Service Pilot, Flora Belle Smith Reece at her memorial service Feb. 7. During the service, Brig. Gen. Dawn Dunlop, former 412th Test Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Andrew Allen, 461st Flight Test Squadron commander, shared their memories of the
Feb. 10, 2015 Parents, community, encouraged to get involved in improving DHS, Branch Elementary The Muroc Joint Unified School District is inviting parents, employees and community members to attend Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Community Meetings to see how the LCAP works and discover the importance of completing the LCAP survey.The LCAP is an important way for parents to engage in
Feb. 9, 2015 Military shoppers have chance at $10,000 grand prize A $10,000 grand prize is up for grabs in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's latest "Because of You" contest. And, for authorized shoppers, entering is as easy as visiting www.shopmyexchange.com.With the Spend Free Spree contest, military shoppers have a chance to win a $10,000 Exchange gift
Feb. 6, 2015 Aviation history loses legend Former U.S. Air Force and NASA research pilot Fitzhugh L. Fulton Jr., died Feb. 4. He was 89.During a career in the military, civil service and industry, he logged over 16,000 flying hours in more than 240 types of aircraft.Fulton was born and raised in Georgia. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air
Feb. 6, 2015 Team Edwards, Red Cross come together for Battle of the Badges Senior Airman Tyler Thompson, 412th Medical Group medical lab technician, grinned from ear to ear as he made his donation at the Battle of the Badges. The annual Red Cross blood drive was held Feb. 4 in Chapel 1 and is the largest one of the year at Edwards."You look so happy," said Tony Briggs, Red