June 3, 2014 F-35 Lightning II aircraft demonstrates air-to-air combat capability In the Point Mugu Sea Test Range airspace off the Central California coast, an F-35B demonstrated the jet's air-to-air combat capability when it sequentially engaged two aerial targets with two AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles during a Weapon Delivery Accuracy mission.Test pilot and
May 28, 2014 Branch students fired up for rocket launch Branch Elementary School students watched from the playground as their rockets soared in the school's second annual Rocket Challenge May 28. Each of the 4th-6th grade classes received a Big Daddy Rocket Kit and spent around two weeks working on it. Within each class, students were assigned to teams,
May 28, 2014 Desert High students bring history back to life for second year Desert Junior-Senior High School was the site of its second annual "Night at the Museum" event hosted by the students and faculty of DHS May 21. The event was an end-of-year, school-wide project where students transformed the halls of the high school, along with the school cafeteria, into static
May 28, 2014 Operating Location AF Plant 42 welcomed into 412th Test Wing family Operating Location Air Force Plant 42 has begun its transition from Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, to the 412th Test Wing. The initial operational capability plan took effect May 1 and the full operational capability date is scheduled for Oct. 1, to avoid making financial changes mid-fiscal
May 28, 2014 Lightning, typhoons over Edwards An F-35 Lightning II, BF-17, piloted by Air Force test pilot Lt. Col. Jonathan Ohman, F-35 Integrated Test Force, performs interoperability testing with two British Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons over the ranges at Edwards AFB, Calif., April 4. BF-17 is a short takeoff and vertical landing
May 27, 2014 AF Legal Assitance website places help at your fingertips Do you have questions about automobile purchases? Need a will or a power of attorney? The Air Force legal community continually strives to find better ways to serve military members, retirees and their dependents. A few years ago a legal assistance website was launched to help us serve you better.
May 27, 2014 DHS student selected for Air Force Academy Congressman Kevin McCarthy May 22 announced that seven of the students that he nominated from the 23rd Congressional District will attend one of the United States Service Academies in the fall. Of those seven, Tyler Myers of Desert High School has been selected to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy.
May 22, 2014 412th Safety Office reminds drivers to be on lookout for motorcycles It's known that summer is the best season for motorcycle riders. The consistent sunny weather enables longer rides with better conditions throughout California, but more motorcycles on the road increases the likelihood of motorcycle accidents, which is why Motorcycle Awareness Month kicks off in
May 21, 2014 Team Edwards makes 'history' with inaugural run Making history is something Edwards has become accustomed to and May 17 the base welcomed approximately 500 runners to be a part of another milestone in the base's first-ever "Run with History" Half Marathon, 10K and 5K run.The historic run kicked off early morning at 7 a.m. with an F-18 Mission
May 20, 2014 Edwards FC looks forward after rough tourney last month Conditions were perfect in Las Vegas April 25 to 27 for the annual Nellis Air Force Base Cup Soccer Tournament. With temps in the low 70s, overcast sky and mild winds, Edwards Football Club took to the field like a lion in search of prey. The prey was the net at the back of the goal and the team