Feb. 6, 2013 Base residents play biggest role in protecting pets from predators Base residents reported that a family pet - a small dog - was attacked by a coyote and taken from the back yard of a home in base housing Jan. 20.It is the first reported attack by a predator on a family pet in more than a year, biologists say, but it is also a demonstration of the stark reality
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
Feb. 6, 2013 Eight Airmen receive nonjudicial punishment in fourth quarter of 2012 A nonjudicial punishment, or Article 15, is a tool that provides commanders with an essential and swift means of maintaining good order and discipline. It also promotes behavior changes in service members without the stigma of a court-martial conviction.The following Article 15s were processed at
Feb. 6, 2013 Edwards ATC tower offers new 'way out' for controllers For Edwards air traffic controllers who work in the ATC tower, the base will now be offering a new way out for these overseers of our airspace, but not in terms of their career field, more like a way out of emergency situations.As of Jan. 31, the Edwards ATC tower was equipped with a high rise
Jan. 29, 2013 2013 Civilian Pay Tax Information Recently expired legislation affecting Social Security and Federal taxes has prompted several inquiries as to what impact these changes will have to civilian employee paychecks. Below is a brief description of what has changed and what is expected to occur over the next few pay periods.1. Social
Jan. 29, 2013 Owners bringing pets into Germany will pay new fee starting Feb. 1 Members of the U.S. forces community who bring their pets along when they arrive in Germany for assignment will be charged a fee by German authorities beginning Feb. 1.The fee will be charged during arrivals at Ramstein Air Base and Frankfurt International Airport.At Ramstein an examination fee of
Jan. 29, 2013 Message to F-35 ITF: "Your work is critically important" Team Edwards welcomed Air Force Lt. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan to the F-35 Integrated Test Force Jan. 22 for the first time since he assumed the role of program executive officer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office in December.The F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office is the Department
Jan. 28, 2013 Maximum participation needed for Caring for People Forum April 12 The Air Force has a tradition of taking care of its people and takes pride in the improvements made for Airmen and their families. In 2009, the Air Force developed the concept of Caring for People that quickly evolved into the preferred means of Air Force leaders to receive community feedback for
Jan. 28, 2013 412th FSS gets new boss The 412th Force Support Squadron received a new leader during a ceremony at Club Muroc Jan. 23. Lt. Col. Jonathan Webb relinquished responsibility of the squadron to Alexander Kovras. Kovras comes to Edwards from various Air Force and Army assignments with more than 20 years of government service
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