Feb. 1, 2008 Edwards tests X-51 antennas The 412th Test Wing Hypersonic Flight Test Team, Electronic Warfare Directorate and Boeing began testing on the X-51 Scramjet-Waverider's antennas at the Benefield Anechoic Facility here Jan. 28. The X-51 is an autonomous vehicle with a scramjet engine enabling the aircraft to travel at a hypersonic
March 18, 2015 Edwards thanked for 'saluting' AV youth The Antelope Valley Union High School District recognized Edwards AFB March 17 for its contributions to the area's annual Salute to Youth event. The 23rd Annual Salute to Youth was held Oct. 9, 2014, at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds. There were featured exhibits, static displays and demonstrations
June 25, 2008 Edwards to celebrate Independence Day with Summer Bash Team Edwards is hosting the 17th Annual Summer Bash at Roberts and Wings Field here July 4, from 4 to 10 p.m. The festivity is in celebration of the United States' 232nd anniversary of the day it gained its independence. "Events like this are intended to get everyone from around the base together,"
June 19, 2009 Edwards to conduct base-wide exercises Edwards Air Force Base will conduct a series of readiness exercises Monday, June 22 through Wednesday, June 24. Some exercise events may result in temporary gate closures at three entrances to the base for limited periods of time. These closures will not affect morning or afternoon traffic, but may
Dec. 6, 2006 Edwards to enforce new cell phone policy for on-base drivers Beginning in early April, drivers on Edwards and across all Air Force Materiel Command bases will be cited by security forces for talking on cell phones while operating their vehicles, unless they are using a hands-free device.Cell phone use while driving is now categorized as a moving violation in
April 30, 2012 Edwards to go back to Government Travel Card Team Edwards members who hold a Controlled Spend Account travel card will experience a seamless transition this summer. The Air Force recently decided to transition existing CSA travel cards, or the "blue card," to an enhanced Government Travel Card by the end of fiscal 2012."The conception of CSA
Dec. 12, 2006 Edwards to hold Earth Day celebration Edwards will celebrate Earth Day with free environmental demonstrations, exhibits and information stations in the base exchange parking lot Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event, hosted by Environmental Management, will showcase a large array of on-base environmental efforts. Each station will
Sept. 27, 2010 Edwards to hold Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 2 The 2010 Retiree Appreciation Day is scheduled for Oct. 2, in Hangar 1600. Doors will open at 8 a.m. with presentations and refreshments from 9 a.m. to noon, and the last hour dedicated to information booths and a live band.Opening remarks will be given by Maj. Gen. David J. Eichhorn, Air Force
Aug. 13, 2010 Edwards to host civilian lakebed fly-in Oct. 1 Local pilots will have the chance to fly into the hallowed skies over Edwards this fall and land on historic Rosamond Dry Lakebed.The Air Force Flight Test Center is hosting a general aviation fly-in Oct.1. The 2010 Flight Test Nation Lakebed Fly-in will give 100 civilian aviators the chance to fly
Oct. 16, 2017 Edwards to host National Disability Employment Awareness Month events The 412th Test Wing along with NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center are hosting events to commemorate this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The theme this year is Inclusion Drives Innovation. The month is a time to highlight the contributions that individuals with disabilities