July 16, 2013 418th FLTS stands up detachment in support of KC-46 In light of Boeing's recent announcement they have begun assembly of the first KC-46 wing spar for the Air Force tanker program, Air Force Materiel Command officially stood-up the 418th Flight Test Squadron, Detachment 1, during an activation ceremony July 11 in Seattle, Wash. "The detachment was
July 16, 2013 Annual duck blind drawing slated Aug. 10 Waterfowl hunters can participate in the annual duck blind drawing scheduled Aug. 10, at the Rod and Gun Activity, Bldg. 210. Base hunting permits may be submitted to drawing officials from 9 a.m. until the actual drawing begins, which will be at approximately 10 a.m.Duck blind reservations are
July 16, 2013 Edwards AFB's Piute Ponds feature wide variety of birds, wildlife Amid the high desert landscape that encompasses Edwards is a green oasis that provides a place for wildlife and exotic birds to flourish in peace.Covering up to 600 acres on the base's southwest corner is Piute Ponds. The freshwater marsh is comprised of channels, dikes and evaporation ponds with
July 12, 2013 Beat the heat with Summer of Savings at Exchange restaurants As temperatures heat up this summer, the discounts inside direct operated Army and Air Force Exchange Service restaurants are getting cooler for Military Star Card holders.From July 5 to Sept. 21, every food or drink order made with a Military Star Card will be discounted by 20 percent - a full 79
July 11, 2013 Davis in charge of Speckled Trout Lt. Col. Matthew Fritz relinquished command of the 412th Flight Test Squadron to Lt. Col. Michael Davis July 2 in a change of command ceremony in Hangar 1600. Davis will command the 412th FLTS's highly-modified KC-135 known as the Speckled Trout. Speckled Trout returned home in March after a
July 10, 2013 Edwards F.C. visits Nellis AFB for friendly match Edwards Football Club traveled to Las Vegas June 29 for a friendly match against Nellis F.C. Despite record-breaking temperatures over the weekend, both varsity programs performed exceptionally well in their quest to prepare for the upcoming Defender's Cup in San Antonio,Texas, to be played Aug. 30
July 10, 2013 Freedom Fest dazzles Edwards community, patriots Undaunted by the summer heat, more than 3,000 Edwards members came out for this year's Freedom Fest activities July 4 at Wings and Roberts Fields.Hosted by the 412th Force Support Squadron, the event was free to the entire Edwards community and required the assistance of many volunteers to make this
July 10, 2013 Team Edwards begins local community survey With the recent momentum of the Air Force's Comprehensive Airman Fitness philosophy, which focuses on taking care of Airmen and their families, Team Edwards is doing its part to do the same.During the months of July and August, the Edwards Community Survey will be available for the base community
July 9, 2013 AFMC to focus on Comprehensive Airman Fitness As part of its commitment to take care of Airmen and their families, Air Force Materiel Command is embracing the Comprehensive Airman Fitness philosophy established by Headquarters Air Force.CAF provides a framework through which the Air Force can deliver relevant programs and services more
July 9, 2013 Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: What you need to know The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protects persons serving on active duty from adverse consequences to their legal rights that may result from their service.Some SCRA protections apply to reservists and guardsmen called to serve on active duty. Other protections apply to members who have always