May 23, 2019 Legacy aviator Col. Clarence W. Lewis Jr. visits 412th Test Wing Retired USAF pilot Col. Clarence W. Lewis Jr., the first William Tell award recipient, toured the Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe here at Edwards AFB, May 23. Lewis, who recently turned 94, won the coveted “William Tell” award for aerial gunnery skills in 1954.
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
March 5, 2015 Legal assistance cancellation March 6 Due to unforeseeable circumstances, legal assistance will be cancelled on Friday, March 6.True emergencies, e.g., a member in need of a will before deploying, will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.If you have any questions, you may contact the legal office at 661-277-4310.
Sept. 9, 2015 Legal assistance hours change, services update The 412th Test Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate is changing its legal assistance services from its current walk-in system to appointments only, effective Sept. 14. Those seeking services will now need an appointment to consult with an attorney on their legal matters. Appointments will be
March 4, 2015 Legal assistance postponement Due to a severe shortage of manpower, the Air Force Unit Effectiveness Inspection, and an abutting inspection being performed by Air Force and 412th Test Wing Judge Advocate, the legal office will be closed for legal assistance from March 13 through March 27. Legal assistance hours will resume as
Nov. 28, 2011 Legal assistance services change from appointments to walk-in system The Air Force Flight Test Center Staff Judge Advocate Office is changing its legal assistance services from appointments to a walk-in system, effective Dec. 5. Those seeking services will no longer need an appointment to consult with an attorney on their legal matters.Legal assistance, including a
Sept. 24, 2012 Legal Assistance Tip: Wills on the go Eligible for legal assistance? The Edwards Air Force Base Legal Office is happy to announce an expedited process for completing a will, advance medical directive or any other type of powers of attorney. In addition to our daily walk-in hours (see below) we will now be taking wills by appointments on
May 22, 2012 Legal Assistance Tip: Summary Dissolution - A simplified divorce process Nobody gets married with the intention of later getting divorced. Unfortunately, divorce is one of the most common reasons why airmen visit Legal Assistance. If you or your spouse is a resident of California (have lived in California for the last six months, and for at least three months in the
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
March 14, 2013 Legal Assistance Tip: Victim and Witness Assistance Program The criminal justice system is a taxing process with many detrimental effects in addition to those already suffered by victims of crimes and those who have witnessed them. President Ronald Reagan was galvanized by the historically poor treatment of victims to create a Task Force on Victims of