July 17, 2014 Stealth Bomber turns 25 today A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., "The Spirit of Arizona," taxis after landing at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale July 17. A quarter of a century ago today, the B-2 Spirit made it's first flight from U.S. Air Force Plant 42 towards the skies over Edwards Air Force Base, July 17,
July 15, 2014 CMSAF Cody tours Edwards, discusses fiscal realities, changes The highest ranking enlisted member in the Air Force toured Edwards AFB July 14.Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody, the 17th chief master sergeant appointed to the service's highest enlisted rank, and his wife, Athena, visited the high desert for the first time to meet with and
July 15, 2014 Edwards says goodbye to Weavers The 412th Maintenance Group said fairwell to their group commander, Col. Robby Weaver, in a retirement ceremony, July 10. Weaver is retired after 25 years in the Air Force, the last three of which were spent in the 412th MXG, which he credits as "without exception" his greatest assignment. "Every
July 14, 2014 Got a ticket? What now? Many drivers have experienced the sinking feeling that accompanies the flashing lights and siren of a police vehicle pulling them over. But, for drivers who are cited on Edwards AFB, there may be harsher penalties. Capt. David Jacobs, 412th Test Wing assistant staff judge advocate, said the main
July 14, 2014 Exchange Celebrates 119 Years With 5% MILITARY STAR Card Discount On July 25, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service marks a historic milestone, celebrating 119 years of serving Soldiers, Airmen and their families. On July 25, 1895, General Order No. 46 established the exchange on military installations, directing post commanders to set up an exchange at every
July 14, 2014 Air Force creates Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center The Air Force is centralizing its installation support management within a newly created Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Air Force officials announced today.The change resulted from a comprehensive effort to reduce overhead costs, increase efficiencies, eliminate redundant
July 14, 2014 Air Force announces changes to headquarters organization Air Force leaders announced changes to headquarters staff manning and organization July 14.The Air Force will create efficiencies by deactivating and realigning organizations at Headquarters Air Force, Major Commands, Numbered Air Forces and Field Operating Agencies, resulting in savings of $1.6
July 14, 2014 412th MXG welcomes new commander, out-going commander retires The 412th Maintenance Group welcomed a new commander, Col. Robert Lepper, in a ceremony at Hangar 1600, July 10.In his previous assignment, Lepper was the commander of the 309th Aerosapce Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. While there, he led a workforce of
July 11, 2014 Can you tell me how to get to 'Sesame Street?' The Sesame Street USO Experience for Military Families will drop by the Oasis Community Center for two shows July 28. The event is open to all military I.D. holders and their guests. The first show is at 2 p.m. and the second will be at 5 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show. The event is
July 11, 2014 Edwards welcomes new AFTC Command Chief Team Edwards welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Andrea J. Gates as the new Air Force Test Center command chief May 21. Chief Gates is now the principal advisor to the command on matters concerning morale, welfare, discipline, training, fitness and effective utilization of the center's 18,000 military and