Oct. 31, 2012 Reality TV star tours Edwards, discusses 'push'-ing through adversity Edwards Air Force Base is no stranger to names throughout its history who have met adversity and overcome it and on Oct. 25, Team Edwards members were, once again, treated to a visit from another brave soul who has met adversity in their own way, and overcame it, in the form of quadriplegia.As a
Oct. 31, 2012 Team Edwards hosts National Disability Employment Awareness luncheon Col. Daniel Daetz (left), 412th Test Wing vice commander, presents Ronald Govin with a plaque on behalf of the Air Force Test Center and NASA Dryden Flight Research Center for his contributions to National Disability Employment Awareness Month during the annual luncheon at Club Muroc on Oct. 25,
Oct. 30, 2012 412th MDG Health Fair creates awareness on key issues Taking care of people in the Edwards community is a top priority for the 412th Medical Group and that includes providing servicemembers, civilians and their families with helpful information about the important medical issues and concerns that the community faces each and every day.To help create
Oct. 30, 2012 It's time to 'fall back' It's that time of year to set your clocks back one hour this Sunday Nov. 4. When you adjust your clocks to "fall back" an hour at 2 a.m., those civilians who are scheduled to work will gain one hour of work. Those employees must be compensated by either overtime, comp time or credit hour (if on a
Oct. 30, 2012 Exchange "Shuttles" increased selection to smaller facilities The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is delivering increased selection with its "Shuttle Program."This Exchange initiative shuttles merchandise in between Exchange facilities to fulfill specific customer requests. Everything from furniture to tactical gear can be transferred through the "Shuttle
Oct. 29, 2012 Rules, regs regarding Private Organizations Edwards Air Force Base is home to many Private Organizations. These POs can greatly contribute to the quality of life on base. However, there are rules governing POs that any group wishing to become a PO, as well as any PO that wishes to remain a PO, should be aware of. POs are governed by AFI
Oct. 29, 2012 Team Edwards Oct. promotions Team Edwards saw 38 enlisted members pin on the next rank during October's promotion ceremony held at Club Muroc, Oct. 31. Congratulations to all promotees.To Airman 1st ClassNicholas A. Corripio, 412th Security Forces SquadronAshley M. McQuade, 412th Test WingTyler A. Vittorio, 412th SFS Jordan K.
Oct. 25, 2012 Third quarter military justice actions The following Article 15s were processed at Edwards during the third quarter of 2012.Nonjudicial punishment (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
Oct. 24, 2012 Live fire training keeps Edwards department proficient The Edwards Fire Department gathered for live fire training Oct. 18 with the help of North Tree Fire International, who provided the firefighters with a mobile live fire trainer. The department is required to perform the structural fire training once every six months. The tractor trailer, which
Oct. 23, 2012 TPS technical director honored for outstanding flight test contributions The Society of Flight Test Engineers honored United States Air Force Test Pilot School technical director, David L. Vanhoy, with the 2012 Kelly Johnson Award for excellence and outstanding achievement in flight test engineering. It is a single, annual award that recognizes an individual for their