March 11, 2014 Scorpion Robotics 'Scoops' up another win, advances into super regionals As rookies, the Scorpion Robotics team from Desert Junior-Senior High School is preparing for the Western United States Super Regional Championship in Sacramento, Calif., Mar. 20-22. The Scorpion team is one of only eight teams from the Los Angeles region selected to advance after the FIRST Tech
March 11, 2014 Wingmen in action across AFMC For many, "wingman" is just a buzzword or something discussed at stand-down days. However, Airmen across Air Force Materiel Command are putting the wingman concept into action."As AFMC continues to emphasize a culture of respect and resiliency, it is important to remember that we all have a
March 11, 2014 Local Notice: 412th CS to assist in improving Sprint, Verizon wireless equipment The 412th Communications Squadron will assist Sprint and Verizon Companies to upgrade their wireless equipment using the existing 140-foot self-support communications tower at Bldg. 8742. Purpose of the upgrade is to improve the wireless capability to 4G LTE (Long term enhancement) on Edwards AFB
March 11, 2014 Odyssey teams win at regionals, headed to state Edwards AFB schools flexed their academic muscles by winning a regional academic competition and are now on their way to the state Odyssey of the Mind tournament.Through the efforts of students, teachers, parents and volunteers, the schools on Edwards continue to improve the educational
March 11, 2014 Team Edwards welcomes new honorary commanders Base leadership and civic leaders from around the Antelope Valley gathered at Club Muroc March 5 to formally induct new representatives into the Edwards Honorary Commanders Program.The primary objective of the Honorary Commanders Program is to provide Edwards commanders with the capability to
March 11, 2014 Local notice The 412th Communications Squadron will assist the Muroc School District to upgrade their microwave antenna/network using the existing 100-foot self-support communications tower at Bldg. 2600. The purpose of the upgrade is to enhance the Muroc School District's local network on Edwards Air Force
March 10, 2014 Edwards AFB Exchange 'Buddies' receive exclusive offers Facebook, Twitter and even your inbox. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier than ever for Edwards AFB shoppers to exercise their Exchange benefit via the internet.The Edwards Air Force Base Exchange's Buddy List enables military shoppers to be among the first to find out about
March 5, 2014 Lockdown! Exercise prepares base for active shooter incident Early Tuesday morning, 412th Test Wing Headquarters was surprised by an exercise involving an active shooter. The shooter, armed with an ammo-less paintball gun, was facing a lay-off. He first targeted his supervisor then "opened fire" on rooms full of unsuspecting people. "After he hit the
March 5, 2014 Ruck March held to honor fallen Defenders It's commonly said that the most valuable gift we can give to another is our time, especially when it's spent marching through 11.5 miles of steep and rocky, desert terrain in remembrance of those who have served.For more than 30 participants, that opportunity arose during a 412th Security Forces
March 3, 2014 Savings blossom for Exchange shoppers with Spring 2014 Catalog The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier for shoppers to chase away the winter blues with a fresh selection of name brand merchandise in the Spring 2014 catalog. The 36-page catalog is blooming with fashion-forward apparel and accessories from Calvin Klein, Lucky Brand, Levi's,