Nov. 7, 2012 High-tech simulator keeps Edwards skies safe Air traffic controllers are known for having one of the most challenging, demanding and stressful career fields. Personnel are required to make lightning-fast decisions, while using precise verbal communication to keep traffic in the skies and on the ground safe and orderly.To ensure the Edwards'
Nov. 6, 2012 New seminar helps military transition to civilian jobs For those soon-to-be separating or retiring Airmen at Edwards, the Transition Assistance Program has always been there to aid those transitioning from the military work environment to the civilian sector, and as of Nov. 5, new military members in the process of transitioning will now have a
Nov. 6, 2012 Cain takes reins at 418th FLTS From left: Col. Christopher Azzano hands Lt. Col. Charles Cain the 418th Flight Test Squadron guidon as Lt. Col. Clifton Janney looks on during the squadron's change of command ceremony Nov. 5. Cain assumed the command, which oversees a test force of more than 300 military, civilian and contractors
Nov. 5, 2012 Seven members of Team Edwards honored by President Obama The desert can be an exciting environment for recreational activities such as dirt biking, off-roading, camping and more.The desert can also be a treacherous place with an abundant amount of dangers. Members of the Kern County Desert Search and Rescue Team (SAR) brave these dangers and scour the
Nov. 2, 2012 Turkey Fryer Safety: Make sure the turkey is all you fry! Each year during the holidays we look forward to that perfectly cooked turkey waiting on the dinner table like so many magazines and television commercials portray.Unfortunately, since most of us do not have the cooking talents of Martha Stewart or Emeril, that dream is not always a reality.That's
Nov. 1, 2012 More than $8,500 in prizes up for grabs through Exchange Toyland Sweepstakes The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is giving shoppers an opportunity to win a trip for four to Universal Studio in Orlando, Fla. with its "Toyland Sweepstakes." The grand prize winner will spend four nights and five days at Universal Studios with hotel, transportation, airfare and passes
Nov. 1, 2012 Inland Pacific Ballet offers military families special savings on Nutcracker tickets This holiday season, in its ongoing effort to support military families, Inland Pacific Ballet is offering $15 tickets at selected performances of The Nutcracker to active military personnel and their families.These specially priced $15 tickets (normally priced at up to $42) are available for 1 p.m.
Oct. 31, 2012 AF’s senior scientist for Information Assurance returns for Cyber Systems Test Course Dr. Kamal Jabbour, the Air Force's senior scientist for Information Assurance, at the Air Force Research Laboratory's Information Directorate located in Rome, N.Y., returned to Edwards to teach the recently added Cyber Systems Test Course to United States Air Force Test Pilot School students Oct.
Oct. 31, 2012 Classroom renovations keep TPS students on cutting-edge For 68 years, the United States Air Force Test Pilot School has transformed top pilots, engineers and navigators into test pilots and flight test engineers with a commitment to staying on the forefront of emerging technologies; developing cutting-edge technologies for the Air Force, sister services
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