May 15, 2014 Former DHS student to graduate from AF Academy Last week, U.S. Congressman Kevin McCarthy, 23rd District of California, congratulated service academy cadets from his district that will be graduating from their respective schools. McCarthy nominated each cadet for attendence. 2nd Lt. Alexis "Alex" Wilson is graduating from the United States Air
Jan. 12, 2011 Former Edwards test pilot inducted into Aviation Hall of Fame Among this year's four outstanding individuals being inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame for outstanding aviation achievements is Edwards' own, Capt. Iven C. Kincheloe Jr.Dubbed a born pilot, Captain Kincheloe's interest in aviation began at age 5 when he started flying model airplanes.
March 14, 2019 Former Edwards test pilot, now astronaut makes second launch to ISS Col. Nick Hague, an astronaut, is scheduled for a second mission to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz MS-12, March 14, 2019, from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Oct. 14, 2015 Former loadmaster, tester to be inducted into hall of fame Retired Master Sgt. Theodore Venturini will be inducted into the Airlift Tanker Association Hall of Fame Oct. 31. He is one of six C-17A Pathfinder Loadmasters that will be honored at an Air Mobility Command and ATA Symposium at the Orlando World Center Marriot in Florida.According to the ATA
Sept. 17, 2025 Former POW shares story of survival, sacrifice The room fell silent as retired Capt. Paul Granger stepped forward onto the mic, his story carrying the weight of sacrifice, survival, and theenduring promise to bring every missing American home. Granger gave his stirring remarks during a POW/MIA luncheon on Edwards, Sept. 12, in honor of POW/MIA
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