Aug. 29, 2014 Exercise Desert Wind 14-06 examines Edwards AFB response to off base crash A desolate area in the Mojave Desert popular with campers and off roaders was the site of an F-16 crash Aug. 27. Two crewmembers from Edwards Air Force Base lost their lives. This was the scenario for Exercise Desert Wind 14-06. The training event tested out the 412th Test Wing's emergency response
Aug. 27, 2014 Monthly enlisted promotions Team Edwards celebrated their monthly enlisted promotees with a ceremony in the Base Theater Aug. 28. The Airmen pinned on their next rank Sept. 1. Congratulations on taking the next step!To Airman 1st Class:Quinlan G. Johansen, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron To Senior Airman:Keneshia Q.
Aug. 27, 2014 NASA, Edwards say goodbye to historic landmark A structure synonymous with NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center for the past 38 years, the grey-colored space shuttle Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at Edwards Air Force Base is being dismantled and demolished as a part of the final chapter in the U.S. space shuttle program.The decision comes three
Aug. 26, 2014 Being prepared in earthquake country Edwards AFB Emergency Management is gearing up for National Preparedness Month in September. Throughout the month, they will be at various locations on base to enhance awareness and offer materials on how to prepare for a natural or man-made disaster. "Here at Edwards AFB in California, our biggest
Aug. 25, 2014 Notice of intention to appoint school board trustee Due to a lack of sufficient candidates for the upcoming school board election for Trustee Area #2, Office B, the Board of Trustees of the Muroc Joint Unified School District intends to appoint a qualified individual to the Board of Trustees, pursuant to Education Code section 5326.Applicants must be
Aug. 25, 2014 ODR wants to get Team Edwards out and about In the coming months Edwards personnel can expect to see representatives form Outdoor Recreation in the Exchange to assist in signing up for email notifications. ODR is planning trips for all types of interests such as hiking, fishing, camping, white water rafting and deep sea fishing. The trips are
Aug. 21, 2014 Eat right and save money on 'Salad Wednesdays' at Exchange restaurants Army & Air Force Exchange Service restaurants are helping Soldiers, Airmen and their families eat healthy while saving money with "Salad Wednesdays." Every Wednesday, guests can take $2 off any salad priced $4 or more at participating Exchange direct-operated restaurants. "Salad Wednesdays" are part
Aug. 21, 2014 Air Combat Command loans Global Hawk to GVCTF The 412th Test Wing's Global Vigilance Combined Test Force received a Global Hawk Block 40 Aug. 6, on loan from Air Combat Command. Tail number 2035, from Grand Forks AFB, N.D., is joining the Block 20 and 40 aircraft at Edwards AFB to offer an additional platform for configuration-constrained
Aug. 20, 2014 Honorary commanders tour 412th Maintenance Group A group of honorary commanders toured the 412th Maintenance Group August 15 along with their pertinent squadron commander and base leaders.During the tour, two groups of honorary commanders were divided in order to visit two different maintenance sections. Both groups were able to visit Hangar 1600
Aug. 20, 2014 C-130 Hercules still going strong at 60 August 23 will mark the 60th anniversary of the C-130 Hercules' first flight in 1954, from Burbank, Calif., to Edwards AFB.Team Edwards took time to reflect on why this aircraft has been so valuable to the Air Force."The C-130 made her debut in 1954, and to this day, if there is a conflict or