June 5, 2012 Elementary school students soar at Mojave rocketry challenge The successful completion of the first commercial spaceflight to the International Space Station occurred May 31 when the Space X Dragon capsule parachuted back to Earth and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. The historic mission demonstrated to the world that the practical application of Science,
June 5, 2012 Edwards completes series of targeted improvements to fitness facility As part of the base's ongoing commitment to improve the quality of life for the Edwards community and keep its personnel "Fit to Fight," the final installment of a series of minor upgrades to the fitness center facilities came to fruition June 4."It's always a challenge when completing something
June 5, 2012 Zhea assumes role as Edwards top cop Col. Harry Barry, 95th Mission Support Group commander (left) hands the 95th Security Forces Squadron guideon to Lt. Col. Kristian Zhea during an appointment of command ceremony May 30 at Club Muroc. Zhea comes to Edwards from halfway across the globe where he served with NATO Allied Air Command in
June 5, 2012 Tech. Sgt. Rosales is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week Name: Andrew Rosales Rank: Tech. Sgt. Duty Title: Maintenance Training instructor, 412th Maintenance GroupHometown: Weatherford, TexasWhen did you join the Air Force? July 16, 1997Why did you join the Air Force? I hail from a long line of military members. When it came time for me to choose a
June 5, 2012 Team Edwards members earn DOD security certification A program developed by security professionals, for security professionals, is now giving Edwards employees the chance to further their careers and enhance security at base units. The Defense Security Service's Security Professional Education Development program, or SPeD, provides online training and
June 4, 2012 High Desert Triathlon promotes fitness, morale The Edwards Air Force Base High Desert Triathlon was held May 19. The sprint-distance triathlon race began at the Oasis Community Center and took the participants all around base. The event consisted of a long (Olympic distance) and short course. The High Desert Triathlon Club is a private
May 29, 2012 Edwards AFB shows why seminar is no small business Team Edwards once again welcomed and presented small businesses with an opportunity to learn and further enhance their knowledge of the Air Force Flight Test Center's mission and how to participate in the base's acquisition process. Hosted by the AFFTC Small Business Programs Office, the Edwards
May 29, 2012 Team Edwards welcomes summer by Celebrating our Community of Excellence Team Edwards kicked off the unofficial start of the summer season May 24 by Celebrating our Community of Excellence. The event, which was held at Community Park, across the street from the Child Development Center, aimed to provide attendees with important safety information before Memorial Day
May 29, 2012 Legacy of Service: AF promotes third Derrell Willson to master sergeant As a young boy, Derrell Willson knew that he wanted to serve his country. In fact, during World War II, an Army convoy visited the local school and he couldn't resist scoping it out, even though he was too young at the time. The soldiers took him home and talked with his mother. The experience
May 29, 2012 Airmen represent Edwards AFB and the AF this Memorial Day Weekend around AV Over the Memorial Day Weekend, members from Edwards community participated in several events, to help commemorate the national holiday and kickoff the official start of summer. Maj. Scott Smith, 95th Comptroller Squadron commander, threw out the first pitch of the Lancaster JetHawks game May 26. It