March 6, 2013 Test Pilot School modernizes Systems curriculum Training the next generation of flight test professionals is not a responsibility the United States Air Force Test Pilot School takes lightly; and as weapon systems become increasingly complex, the school is modernizing the curriculum to more accurately represent future technological trends of the
Feb. 22, 2013 AF releases criteria for new combat medal Air Force officials released nomination criteria for the new Distinguished Warfare Medal Feb. 15, following defense officials' announcement of the new decoration days prior. The DWM will be awarded to honor individuals for single acts of extraordinary achievement, not involving acts of valor, that
Feb. 21, 2013 Environmental Management director reflects on dynamic career For Bob Wood, dirt isn't a four-letter word. In fact he's shouldered the responsibility of cleaning the dirt at Edwards for as long as the base has had an organization set up for that purpose.That may sound funny to some. But those in the know are deeply aware that Edward's environmental clean-up
Feb. 12, 2013 412th TW announces annual award winners The 412th Test Wing hosted its annual awards banquet at Club Muroc Feb. 8 where accolades and hardware were handed out to 12 top performing individuals and one team. Congratulations to all awardees for setting the standard! Team of the YearF-22 Flight Sciences Test TeamAirman of the YearSenior
Feb. 6, 2013 Network of ranges instrumental to flight test Each and every day, the Edwards community works to develop and test the war-winning capabilities of the future. It's an important role that requires a great deal of support from the 412th Range Squadron, as well as additional backing from a group of ranges located throughout the southwestern United
Feb. 6, 2013 412th TW announces 2012 annual award nominees The 412th Test Wing will announce its annual award winners during a ceremony at Club Muroc on Feb. 8.The following are the 412th TW Annual Award nominees for 2012: Airman of the YearSenior Airman Jennifer Andrade - 412th Medical Operations SquadronSrA John Duncan - 412th Communications Squadron SrA
Jan. 28, 2013 Team Edwards honors 4th Quarter awardees The 412th Test Wing honored 2012's fourth quarter awardees during a ceremony at the Base Theater Jan. 24. Six Team Edwards members were also awarded 30-year service pins. Congratulations to all award winners! Company Grade Officer of the QuarterCapt. Joshua Christopher, 412th Maintenance
Jan. 23, 2013 Edwards receives kudos from AFMC IG following CUI The 412th Test Wing and base tenants excelled during this recent Consolidated Unit Inspection, which lasted from Jan. 7 to 22. This was the first major inspection just months after Air Force Materiel Command's major reorganization, with kudos of congratulations and a job well done from the AFMC
Dec. 27, 2012 The Judge Advocate General's Corps announces law school programs Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from Jan. 1 through March1, 2013. Interested officers are encouraged to compete. The number of FLEP and ELP applicants selected in any academic year is determined based on the needs of the Air Force. "Our
Dec. 5, 2012 Resiliency, a way of life for WWII aviators like Zamperini There was nothing easy about life for those in the Pacific Theater during WWII, especially for B-24 Liberator crew members like Capt. Louis Zamperini. It was risky, the quality of life was minimal at best, and crew members knew if something went wrong, there was a good chance they would never make