July 8, 2014 Memorial set for DHS student A memorial will be held to celebrate the life of 16-year-old Christopher Alan Ricker who was one of two young Team Edwards family members killed in an automobile accident June 30. Ricker was a student at Desert Junior-Senior High School on Edwards. The memorial service will be held 3 p.m., July 12
July 7, 2014 Edwards, Corvias Military Living, break ground on new community center Corvias Military Living, an affiliate of Corvias Group, and Edwards Air Force Base held a groundbreaking ceremony July 8 to celebrate the start of construction of a 10,000 square-foot community center, which will be utilized by families living on base. Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer, 412th Test Wing
July 7, 2014 412th TW leaders visit Plant 42, attend director's call The men and women of U.S. Air Force Plant 42 hosted Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander, and group commanders from Edwards AFB's main base at a director's call June 24.Plant 42 is now an operating location of the 412th TW. The 412th TW provides base operating support and airfield
July 1, 2014 STOP, LISTEN, LOOK! Don't Let it Happen to YOU! Hazardous Air Traffic Reports (HATR) and Controlled Movement Area (CMA) violations are a growing problem on the Edwards AFB flightline. So far in 2014, Edwards AFB has recorded 4 CMA Violations and 3 HATRs all caused by vehicle movement on the flightline.A CMA Violation or Runway Incursion occurs
July 1, 2014 Quarterly travel advisory As the warmer months approach, many people generally plan vacations. Both overseas and within the United States travelers should be aware of the local threats that they may encounter while on their vacations. Criminal, terroristic, cyber and intelligence based threats are always important to be
July 1, 2014 June Promotions Team Edwards held its June enlisted promotion ceremony in the Base Theater June 30. Congratulations to all the Airman for achieving the next step in their Air Force careers!To Airman 1st ClassJacob Ray, 412th Force Support SquadronTrevor Dobbs, 412th SFS To Senior AirmanSamuel Lorah, 412th Security
June 30, 2014 Batchelor takes charge of 412th AMXS Maj. Michael T. Batchelor assumed command of the 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron June 27 during a change of command ceremony in Hangar 1600. He replaced outgoing commander Maj. Larry Tanksley.Batchelor comes to Edwards from the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. He is
June 30, 2014 Team Edwards says goodbye to long-time human resource supervisor After 34 years, Team Edwards watched Ruby J. Ervin walk into the sunset as she retired June 27. The retirement ceremony was held at Club Muroc. Ervin was chief of staffing and led a seven person team that provided recruitment and placement services and support to the 412th Test Wing, associate and
June 30, 2014 New boss for OSS Outgoing 412th Operations Support Squadron commander Lt. Col. Ryan Osteroos (right) congratulates new commander Lt. Col. Jeff Geraghty following the squadron's change of command ceremony June 27.Geraghty will oversee the 412th OSS, which controls air traffic, manages the airfield complex and
June 27, 2014 Desert animals visit the Library The Base Library brought wildlife indoors June 27 as part of the Summer Reading Program, "Paws to Read." Patti Kumazawa, Environmental Management, marketing and communications professional, spoke to the children about desert animals and safety, encouraging the children not to feed or approach wild