Sept. 29, 2016 This week in Edwards flight test history This week we remember Air Force test pilot Capt. Milburn “Mel” Apt who lost his life during a flight test mission Sept. 27, 1956 at Edwards. Apt was making his first flight in the Bell X-2 and flew it to an unofficial record speed of Mach 3.196, thus becoming the first person to exceed Mach 3. It is
Sept. 22, 2016 FEGLI calculator makes choosing options easier during open season The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program calculator helps eligible federal employees make the right choices for themselves and their families during this open season which runs until Sept. 30. The Office of Personnel Management offers an FEGLI calculator to assist with rapid and
Sept. 16, 2016 Small suggestion leads to big help for hungry Airmen It was easy for Airman 1st Class Gabriel Osirus III to see. The 412th Medical Group Mental Health technician eats at the Joshua Tree Inn Dining Facility regularly and noticed some of his fellow Airmen having trouble. “When you get food to go, sometimes you have to stack up the boxes and then you
Sept. 6, 2016 Upcoming fitness challenges The 412th Medical Group’s Health Promotions office has some fitness events on the horizon. A fitness dash will be held Sept. 14 at 7 a.m. Those interested can meet up at the Rosburg Fitness Center. The run will take place on fitness center’s trail. Participants can participate alone or as a team.
Sept. 1, 2016 416th FLTS testers meet with Auto GCAS survivor Test pilots and engineers from the 416th Flight Test Squadron had the chance to meet face-to-face with one of the squadron’s success stories Aug. 25. The group met with an allied nation pilot trainee who returned home alive after he experienced a g-force-induced loss of consciousness and his
Sept. 1, 2016 Edwards civilian helps protect neighbors agains fire Edwards civilian helps protect neighbors against fire
Sept. 1, 2016 KC-135 Stratotanker turns 60 Units around the Air Force wished happy birthday to an old friend Aug. 31. The KC-135 Stratotanker turned 60 years old this August. Members of the 418th Flight Test Squadron took some time to gather and commemorate the aerial tanker that has served the Air Force all these years. Lt. Col. Eric
Aug. 23, 2016 Family Housing residents can learn about the Air Force Utility Program at town hall meetings Corvias Military Living will host a Town Hall meeting to educate families about the Department of Defense’s Resident Energy Conservation Program which encourages families to conserve energy resources. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center The
Aug. 19, 2016 F-35 prepared to undergo chemical, biological decontamination testing After years of preparation, the 461st Flight Test Squadron and Joint Strike Fighter Integrated Test Force are ready to test the F-35 Lightning II’s ability to be decontaminated from chemical and biological weapons exposure. Contractors, Airmen and Air Force civilians have been tirelessly working in
Aug. 10, 2016 Feds Feed Families in full swing at Edwards Edwards is currently participating in the Feds Feed Families Food Drive. This is a DOD-wide event. All of the food collected will be distributed to the local food banks in the Antelope Valley. According to organizers, Edwards is currently leading the entire DOD in donated food and wants to continue