May 20, 2013 New Workforce Development Program coming for AFMC maintainers A new career development program has been deployed to the Air Force Materiel Command maintenance community. The Maintenance Workforce Development Program is being implemented to provide a standard approach and increased opportunities for maintenance personnel to broaden their careers.The Logistics
May 15, 2013 TEAM EWG claims base dodgeball title The 412th Electronic Warfare Group team poses for a photo after claiming the 2013 dodgeball tournament championship held at the Rosburg Fitness Center May 10, 2013. During the double-elimination tournament, there were a total of six teams that signed up and played for a chance at the base dodgeball
May 7, 2013 Edwards flight testers essential to X-51A Waverider success When the X-51A Waverider program was established, the test team set out to demonstrate the viability of air-breathing scramjet propulsion. The goal of the $300 million concept-demonstrator program became reality May 1 when the test team achieved a record- setting 210 seconds of air-breathing
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 23, 2013 Edwards test team extends KC-135 capabilities Known as "The Mighty War Wagon" of the United States Air Force, the KC-135 Stratotanker has proven to be the core aerial refueling capability for the Air Force for more than 50 years.With the help of the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards, along with a multitude of testers, the KC-135 Block 45
April 16, 2013 No room for kaboom Recently, hazardous and explosive materials were found at the Base Recycling Center. Our alert base refuse collection and recycling contractor employees averted a potential disaster when they discovered an unopened 16-ounce can of explosive black powder that made its way to the sorting floor of the
April 10, 2013 Security Awareness Week Security Awareness Week, which lasted April 1 to 5, was hosted by the 412th Electronic Warfare Group. This year's theme is "OPSEC and International Programs." Each day, the group spotlighted a specific security discipline to highlight by providing a briefing, demonstration or an instructional class
April 9, 2013 TRICARE change for Edwards AFB area TRICARE beneficiaries in the West Region, including those in the Edwards AFB area, now have TRICARE coverage from UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans. This change affects members using TRICARE Prime and Standard. TRICARE For Life beneficiaries (generally those over age 65) are not affected by the
March 27, 2013 412th EWG to host Security Awareness Week Colonel Kevin Muckerheide, 412th Electronic Warfare Group commander, Lt. Col. Chris Snyder, 771st Test Squadron commander, and David Krohman, 772nd Test Squadron director, are encouraging base personnel to attend Security Awareness Week, which will be hosted by the 412th EWG, starting April 1
March 15, 2013 412th Test Wing inducts honorary commanders Team Edwards recently welcomed civic leaders from surrounding communities during the Honorary Commanders Program induction ceremony held at Club Muroc's Alliance Ballroom.Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Brian D. Randolph, 412th TW command chief, hosted