July 16, 2012 Annual duck blind drawing slated Aug. 11 Waterfowl hunters can participate in the annual duck blind drawing scheduled Aug. 11 at the Rod and Gun Activity, Bldg. 210. Base hunting permits may be submitted to drawing officials from 9 a.m. until the actual drawing begins, which will be at approximately 10 a.m.Duck blind reservations are
July 10, 2012 New heritage for 95th ABW, same tradition of excellence The 95th Air Base Wing, active at Edwards since 1994, transitioned to the 412th Test Wing July 13 during a ceremony officiated by Brig. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Air Force Test Center commander. Lineage of the 95th ABW dates back to World War II and its heritage is rich with the tradition of
July 10, 2012 Brig. Gen. Brewer takes command of 412th TW Following the re-designation of the Air Force Flight Test Center to the Air Force Test Center and the transition of the 95th Air Base Wing to the 412th Test Wing, Air Force Materiel Command leadership, base leadership and Team Edwards were on hand to witness the final ceremony of the day in which
July 10, 2012 Top priority for AFTC: Delivering war-winning capabilities more efficiently After 61 years of rich history and an unwavering commitment to provide the warfighter with the most advanced systems and technologies, the Air Force Flight Test Center, re-designated as the Air Force Test Center, will function as a cornerstone in the Air Force Materiel Command's 5-Center construct.
July 10, 2012 Off-road vehicle requirements The Air Force requires all operators of off-road motorcycles, three-wheelers and ATVs to successfully complete safety training before operating their vehicles on a military installation.That means anyone who wants to ride those vehicles in an off-road vehicle area at Edwards must be able to show
July 10, 2012 Legal Assistance Tip: The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) We are often asked to clarify the rights of a former spouse to a portion of a member's retirement pay after divorce. The answer is in the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act, which recognizes the right of state courts to distribute military retired pay to a former spouse and provides a
July 10, 2012 AFFTC re-designated as Air Force Test Center The Air Force Flight Test Center re-designation as the Air Force Test Center was officially recognized during a ceremony here July 13. As part of the same ceremony, the 95th Air Base Wing at Edwards transitioned to the 412th Test Wing. Both unit changes were effective July 6.Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger,
July 10, 2012 Wierzbanowski takes reins at 419th FLTS Lt. Col. Jason Wierzbanowski addresses members of the 419th Flight Test Squadron after taking command July 9. Wierzbanowski graduated from the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School in 2006. He has returned to Edwards following an assignment at Headquarters, Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson
July 9, 2012 Houses on Edwards to get new appliances More than 200 homes in the Mountain View and east end of Joshua Acres Housing Areas will soon receive new energy-efficient appliances thanks to funding received from Air Force Materiel Command Headquarters to upgrade our oldest homes here, which were built from 1998 to 2000. Residents who will be
July 9, 2012 Safety tips for high winds Los Angeles County and Kern County both see dangerous wind events every year. Gusts up to 70 mph aren't uncommon in the passes and along the foot hills and of course here on Edwards AFB. High winds can make driving difficult, cause some power outages, damage buildings and vehicles, and also cause