Aug. 18, 2009 Flight Test Nation 2009 set to launch Oct. 17 "Flight Test Nation" will make its inaugural flight Oct. 17 as Edwards Air Force Base heralds its test legacy and the 50th anniversary of the X-15 during its open house and air show. Edwards is unveiling the new air show slogan to honor its long-standing pursuit of performance excellence and the
Oct. 6, 2010 Flight Test Nation 2010 Lakebed Fly-in called a success For the first time in Edwards' history, nearly 100 civilian general aviation aircraft, and 15 civilian-owned retired warbirds flew in, and landed on the Rosamond Dry Lakebed Oct. 1 to attend Flight Test Nation 2010 Lakebed Fly-In."The primary purpose of this fly-in is to educate the civilian flying
March 6, 2013 Flight testers work towards compatible growth with commercial spectrum demands In 1963, Don Thomson, an early instrumentation engineer at Edwards was quoted saying, "a good performance and flying qualities engineer isn't worth his salt if he needs more than 50 parameters for a single engine aircraft."Fast forward 50 years and flight test for the single-engine F-35 Lightning II
Aug. 12, 2008 Flightline violations causes munitions trailers reroute Because of recent increases in controlled movement area violations on Edwards' flightline, the 412th Test Wing commander has prohibited munitions trailers from crossing the runway. Col. Bill Thornton mandated rerouting munitions trailers to take base public roads such as Jones Road, Rosamond and
Oct. 19, 2011 Flu Season is here! Vaccine mandatory for servicemembers, available for civilians, contractors The flu vaccine is available to Air Force Materiel Command's civilian and contractor workforce in addition to active-duty personnel and their family members.Vaccinations are available to active duty, air reserve component and civilian employees at the Edwards Immunizations Clinic, located in
Jan. 24, 2013 Flu Season: What you need to know If you have ever had the flu, you know it can knock you out--with members of your family, friends, and co-workers not far behind. Today, it's more important than ever to get your facts straight about the flu--and the vaccines available to prevent it.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dec. 18, 2014 Flu season: What you need to know Flu season is officially upon us. If you have ever had the flu, you know it can knock you out, with members of your family, friends, and co-workers not far behind. Today, it's more important than ever to get your facts straight about the flu and what you can do to keep yourself safe and prevent it
Sept. 7, 2011 Flu shots at Edwards to be available for servicemembers and families, civilian workers This year, flu vaccine will be made available to the civilian workforce in addition to active-duty personnel and their family members for both Edwards AFB and Air Force Materiel Command. Given the negative impact of the flu on workforce health and workplace productivity, AFMC Commander Gen. Donald
Sept. 26, 2013 Flu shots available for active duty members Attention to all Active Duty Members:Monday, Oct. 7, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., the 412th Medical Group will host a flu vaccination line for active duty members at the Oasis Community Center. The flu vaccine is required to maintain Individual medical readiness currency and helps in preventing the
Oct. 3, 2018 Flu shots available for military Oct. 4-5 Flu season has begun. Are you ready? The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. The 412th Medical Group will hold a flu shot drive Oct. 4 and 5 for all military members -- active duty, Guard and Reserve, in Hangar 1600. Military members can simply come by from noon to 4