May 3, 2013 412th TW honors first quarter award winners The 412th Test Wing announced its 2013 1st Quarter awardees at a commander's call at the Base Theater May 1. Congratulations to all the winners!Airman of the QuarterAirman 1st Class Stephanie L. Grebe, 412th Security Forces SquadronNCO of the QuarterStaff Sgt. Michael J. Campbell, 412th SFSSNCO of
May 3, 2013 AFMC announces senior leader changes Air Force Materiel Command officials announced May 2, 2013, that its executive director, Dr. Steve Butler, will retire effective June 30 after 35 years of service. He will be replaced by Michael Gill, currently executive director of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.Patsy Reeves, currently
May 3, 2013 AFMC recognizes first quarter "Graduates" The Air Force Materiel Command team wants to congratulate Edwards Airmen on completing a degree or certificate program during the first quarter of 2013, AFMC's "Year of the Graduate."The goal of YoGrad is to inspire those considering or currently working on an education plan to start, continue or
May 3, 2013 New parachute test to provide AC-130 aircrew with the best There's a lot to be said by AC-130 gunship aircrew members who are proud of their heavily armed aircraft. These aircraft have the latest in sophisticated weapons, high tech sensors, navigation and fire control systems; however, it lacked one thing - a lightweight parachute that was agile enough for
April 30, 2013 April promotions Team Edwards held there monthly promotion ceremony April 30. Congratulations to those for taking the next step in their Air Force careers! To Senior Master Sgt.:Arnold G. Guiao, 412th Medical Support SquadronGregory C. Baker, 412th Flight Test SquadronTo Master Sgt.:Matthew R. Inman, 31st Test and
April 30, 2013 Banquet honors local 4.0 seniors The Mojave Transportation Museum and the Mojave Chamber of Commerce held their 11th Annual Excellence in Academics Recognition Bangquet April 24 at the Mojave Veterans Building. The banquet recognizes high school seniors who achieved a 4.0 Grade Point Average from five East Kern County high schools,
April 30, 2013 Wingman Day set for May 6 Wingman Day is an opportunity for unit cohesion and to develop the wingman concept.We are all Airmen, every Air Force civilian, officer and enlisted member is an Airman. The term "wingman" stems from a time-honored tradition within our Air Force flying community that essentially says a wingman will
April 30, 2013 AFMC commander visits Sustainment Center, air logistics complexes Air Force Materiel Command Commander Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger and AFMC Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Warner visited the command's air logistics complexes the week of April 15 for the first time since AFMC declared initial operational capability of its 5-Center reorganization Oct. 1,
April 30, 2013 Volunteers needed for Branch Elementary Science Carnival Branch Elementary Parent Teacher Organization is conducting its annual Science Carnival May 7 and 8. This year's theme is on "Energy". The PTO is looking for volunteers to give a presentation for a group of students (K to 6th grade). If you would like more information, or would like to give a
April 30, 2013 Across the AF, registered nurses, medical technicians saluted On May 6 the 412th Medical Group is celebrating National Nurses Week, which is held May 6 to 12 every year. The purpose of the weeklong celebration is to raise awareness of the value of nursing and help educate the public about the role nurses play in meeting the healthcare needs of the American