Sept. 13, 2021 Former POW speaks at POW/MIA Remembrance dinner Former Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Ramirez recounted his time as a prisoner of war in 1999 during a POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony and dinner at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 10.
May 5, 2010 Former test pilot visits crash site When Norvin "Bud" Evans' F-104A chase aircraft went down in 1959, he was dragged 40 yards through the Pancho Barnes' Happy Bottom Riding Club dump. Apr. 23, the retired Air Force major returned to Edwards to visit the crash site to recover a recently found section of the aircraft. It was Mr. Evans'
Jan. 4, 2012 Former WASP talks to squadron about faith, family, flying Former Women's Airforce Service pilot Flora Belle Reece talked about faith, family and flying for more than an hour in front of a standing-room-only crowd in Fox Hall at a 445th Flight Test Squadron Commander's Call.Reece is an Antelope Valley resident with ties to Edwards and a unique perspective
Feb. 10, 2009 Former Wing commander remembered Somber music filled the Justin Conference Room at building 3000 here Feb. 5 as the montage of a man's life was shown on the screen, tears flowed from some of the attendees, some tried to fight it and some remained silent. It was the first year mark of the tragic day that shook Team Edwards. The 95th
Aug. 19, 2016 Four-star innovator to speak on third offset strategy Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer and the 412th Test Wing Innovation Team are pleased to announce a two-day innovation kick-off event Aug. 24-25. The special guest speaker is retired Gen. Gregory S. Martin who will be on stage Aug. 24 at the base theater with Schaefer to deliver a keynote address discussing
May 25, 2011 Fourth Annual Rat Race challenges Team Edwards About 200 Team Edwards members braved the morning air May 20 and took on the challenge of competing in the Fourth Annual Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 Rat Race, which organizers call the highest and most daunting course at Edwards.The 5K fun run tested the runners' strength and
June 28, 2010 Fourth of July; a time for fireworks, safety The Fourth of July is a wonderful time when family and friends gather to enjoy barbecues, picnics and fireworks displays. It is also, unfortunately, a time when many people can be injured and property destroyed by the same fireworks that make this holiday so festive.In California, only the "Safe and
Feb. 18, 2014 Fourth quarter winners for '13 announced Team Edwards honored its 2013 4th Quarter Award winners Feb. 12 with a ceremony in the base theater. Congratulations to all!Airman of the QuarterSenior Airman Jasmine Kennedy416th Flight Test SquadronNCO of the QuarterTech. Sgt. Sedric Whitaker412th Medical Operations SquadronSNCO of the
May 13, 2010 Free Child Safety Seat Inspection set for May 25 The Air Force Flight Test Center Ground Safety Office will host a child safety seat Inspection, sponsored by the California Highway Patrol, May 25. The inspection will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chapel 2 Parking Lot, next to the Edwards Child Development Center on Fitz-Gerald
April 9, 2008 Free concert improves spiritual wellness The Edwards Chapel is hosting a free concert at the Chapel Two annex here April 19 at 6 p.m. The free event, which begins with a potluck dinner at 4:30 p.m., is intended to promote basewide spiritual wellness and morale. Julie Nevel, an independent Christian singer based in Harrisburg, Pa., will be