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
March 19, 2008 Edwards T-1 reaches 1,000 flight milestone Edwards own T-1, The Air Force's first test aircraft for the C-17 Globemaster III, reached a milestone by when it was flown for its 1,000th flight here March 10. T-1, produced in 1991, is the first test aircraft to conduct developmental and experimental flight tests. "The C-17 is a dedicated test
Sept. 17, 2013 Edwards T-38 aircrew prep for new ejection seat upgrade For test pilots at Edwards, their long-time trainer airframe, the T-38 Talon, is receiving an upgrade that is set to ensure the safety of T-38 aircrew now and well into the future.The upgraded ejection seat, known as the Martin-Baker Mk US16T, brings added safety features that were not previously
Oct. 8, 2014 Edwards takes 'action' during energy-conservation month With October designated as Energy Action Month throughout the federal government and the Air Force, the Air Force is educating Airmen on ways to maximize their energy efficiency and mission effectiveness through its "I am Air Force Energy" campaign.To add to those efforts, Team Edwards will be
Jan. 12, 2009 Edwards taps 13 Airmen for promotion Several Edwards officers have been selected for promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel. The following were selected for promotion: Duane Gordin Stephen Grotjohn Timothy Jorris Keith Kirk Gregory Meyer Tiffany Pasanen Raul Reyes Michael Rooney Donald Sheesley Teresa Suh Merryl Tengesdal Gregory