Nov. 14, 2011 Edwards' songster continues troop support at Sky Ball IX In traditional tales of black-tie balls military heroism rarely makes the storyline. So when the one she attended Oct. 22 included more than 17 Medal of Honor awardees, Maj. Jennifer Housholder made sure her Army Service uniform trumped the evening gown for the occasion.Presented by American
March 27, 2012 Edwards squadrons create history through heraldry In preparation for upcoming base structural changes, three squadrons from the 95th Medical Group have begun the design process to create new heraldry, which will both represent and unite the individuals belonging to the 95th Aerospace Medical Squadron, 95th Medical Operations Squadron, and the 95th
Aug. 21, 2007 Edwards staff sergeant selects attend NCO Expectation meeting On Aug. 15, a 95th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician was waiting for a result that would surely change his Air Force career. Senior Airman Armando Zuniga was waiting for the staff sergeant promotion results. He was one of 36,608 senior airmen across the Air Force who tested for the
June 30, 2023 Edwards Stands Up Air Dominance Combined Test Force for Next Generation Testing Lt. Col. Michael Coleman formally assumed command of the 411th Flight Test Squadron from Lt. Col. David Schmitt, during a change of command ceremony on Edwards AFB, June 9. The transition showcased another milestone for Edwards AFB. The F-22 Raptor Combined Test Force has formally transitioned into
June 20, 2008 Edwards steps up water conservation efforts With a drought looming over the state of California, the 95th Civil Engineer and Transportation Directorate increased the water conservation campaign for Edwards. On June 4, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a statewide drought because of two years of below-average rainfall, low
March 10, 2009 Edwards strengthens ties with local communities In an effort to strengthen the installation's relationship with the local community, the Air Force Flight Test Center has set up Edwards Community Council, providing open dialogue between the base and Antelope Valley. Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn, AFFTC commander, is spearheading the council to reach
June 4, 2024 Edwards students prove that rocket science is not complicated Students at Irving Branch Elementary School on Edwards AFB built, painted and launched 12 rockets as part of a practical science, technology, engineering and mathematics project. This hands-on experience allows the student to extend what they have learned in the classroom to the real world.
July 27, 2010 Edwards students return from leadership camp Three Desert High School students returned home after a week of participating in grueling physical and mental exercises designed to prepare them for future leadership roles.They each said one of the most important lessons they learned while attending the Air Force Services Teen Leadership Camp in
Dec. 6, 2006 Edwards students speak to space station astronauts NASA Dryden Flight Research Center teamed with Edwards, March 2, to provide local students the opportunity to experience an 'out-of-this-world' interaction with two astronauts.Students from Edwards Middle and Branch Elementary schools here and Gifford C. Middle School, in Lancaster, Calif., gathered
Aug. 8, 2007 Edwards supporter wins AF competition for humanitarian award A patron and long-time supporter of Team Edwards was selected July 30 to represent the Air Force for a military-wide award. Aida O'Connor of Lancaster, Calif., won the Air Force competition for the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award for 2007. "I felt many had done