Jan. 29, 2015 AFFT Museum acquires 'up-lifting' aircraft Preserving the history of flight test is what the Air Force Flight Test Museum is devoted to here at Edwards.In line with those preservation efforts, museum staff and volunteers, along with NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center personnel, collaborated to integrate NASA's M2-F1 "Lifting Body" into
Jan. 28, 2015 F-22 pilot reaches 1,000 flight hours Four-year-old Steve Rainey sat on the hood of his father's car at a local airshow watching the small airplanes and helicopters at the airport. When the Thunderbirds in their F-100s sped by, Rainey fell off the car, looked up at the sky and thought, "I've got to do that."Jan. 22, the now chief test
Jan. 28, 2015 Spaatz Ave. to close Beginning Feb. 3 and running through Feb. 24, Spaatz Ave. will be closed at Kincheloe Ave. to support drainage system improvements in that area. Traffic, particularly housing residents accustomed to accessing the Commissary and BX through that intersection, will be required to detour using
Jan. 28, 2015 Scorpions to show their love of robotics on Valentine's Day This Valentine's Day, love is in the air. That is, love of robotics.The Desert Junior-Senior High Scorpion Robotics Club is in their second year and heading to the L.A. Regional Championship Tournament Feb. 14 in Monrovia, California.Last year's all-male team had 11 members and advanced to the West
Jan. 27, 2015 USAF Marathon to increase price in February If you're planning on running in the Air Force Marathon this September, time is running out to take advantage of current pricing. The Marathon staff notes that prices will increase on Feb. 2."We traditionally experience a huge surge in registrations prior to a price increase," said Robert Aguiar,
Jan. 26, 2015 Love is in bloom with fresh flowers for your Valentine at the Edwards Exchange As Valentine's Day approaches, the Edwards Exchange is helping love blossom with fresh floral bouquets available for pickup in the Main Store and Express. Fresh flowers, including roses, will arrive Feb. 12 for Valentine's Day weekend."Picking up a fresh bouquet for someone special is as simple as
Jan. 23, 2015 Deadline for 2015 scholarship applications Feb. 13 College student Jordan Cherry said winning a scholarship from the Scholarships for Military Children program was a great opportunity for her. "It definitely decreases the financial burden of school, which we all know is a big benefit with college costing so much."The Defense Commissary Agency wants
Jan. 23, 2015 The Commanders Jazz Ensemble swinging into Lancaster The Commanders Jazz Ensemble, part of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West from Travis Air Force Base, California, is swinging into Lancaster for a free concert at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.Tickets are required for entry. To pick up your free tickets, visit the
Jan. 22, 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 served. In order to provide the appointments needed for Edwards
Jan. 22, 2015 Juvenile Intervention Council On Sept. 9, 2014, an article was posted on the Edwards AFB website and in the Desert Wings titled, "Vandalism costs school district $12,000," which concerned damage to Bailey Elementary School. This article serves to inform the Edwards AFB community of the steps the 412th Test Wing has taken to