May 14, 2014 419th FLTS welcomes new commander Col. Rodney Todaro (left), 412th Operations Group commander, hands the 419th Flight Test Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Michael Williams, incoming 412th FLTS commander, signifying the official change of command for the squadron during a ceremony at Hangar 1210 on May 9, 2014. Colonel Williams assumed
May 14, 2014 NASA celebrates new name for Flight Research Center NASA celebrated the lives and legacies of Hugh Dryden and Neil Armstrong as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center was dedicated May 13. The center, formerly known as the Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Center, will continue to bear the aviation pioneer's name at the Dryden Aeronautical Test
May 14, 2014 Scorpion Robotics, Odyssey of the Mind, need you The Scorpion Robotics and Odyssey of the Mind teams held an open house at the Center of Excellence May 13. Both clubs are looking for volunteers, mentors and coaches.Thanks to the efforts of the coaches and volunteers, along with the children's hard work, the Scorpion Robotics program won 2 local
May 13, 2014 Edwards Exchange offers variety of protection for bikers According to NBC 4 in Washington, 20 percent of Soldiers and six percent of Airmen ride motorcycles. The Department of Defense states motorcycle deaths among military members are expected to rise 20 percent in 2014. As a partner in readiness, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is committed to
May 13, 2014 Edwards Boeing employees send five military students to STEM camp The Boeing High Desert Employees Community Fund presented a check for $10,000 to the Tiger Woods Foundation May 6, which will help send military children to a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics summer camp in Anaheim, California, at the Tiger Woods Learning Center. The grant money go
May 12, 2014 Honorary commanders learn about life as a test pilot The new Edwards Honorary Commanders visited the home of flight test May 9 for the first time since their induction. The theme for the spring event was "The Test Pilot." Each HCC is paired with a commander on base to maintain good relationships between the Edwards community and the local Antelope
May 8, 2014 Team Edwards honors 2014 CCAF graduates Graduates of the Community College of the Air Force and private colleges celebrated their higher degree completion with a ceremony May 7 at Club Muroc. The 2014 graduates were addressed by guest speaker Chief Master Sgt. James Segebarth, 412th Security Force Squadron, Security Forces manager.In his
May 7, 2014 Team Edwards hosts appreciation day for retirees More than 280 military retirees, their families and surviving spouses were welcomed to the 2014 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event held here May 3 at the Oasis Community Center.For those in attendance, retirees were all treated to services and information updates from staff members with the
May 7, 2014 April enlisted promotions Seventeen Airmen pinned on their next ranks during the monthly enlisted promotion ceremony. Congratulations to all promotees!To Airman:Cameron Joseph Fuller, 412th Aerospace Medicine SquadronTo Senior Airman:Estefania Gonzalez, 412th Comptroller SquadronJustin Lawrence Parenteau, 412th Aircraft
May 7, 2014 Emergency Care versus Urgent Care In the event of a medical crisis, sometimes it's hard to determine if you should go to the emergency department or an urgent care center. You can help make emergency care as efficient and effective as possible by knowing how to distinguish an emergency from urgent and routine health concerns. Is it