April 13, 2017 Local AFSA chapter wins big Edwards AFB’s Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1328 dominated the competition at the AFSA Division 6 Convention held in Las Vegas April 2-4. As 1 of 21 chapters within the division, eight award nominations were submitted with five total wins. AFSA was formed in 1961 to advocate improved
Oct. 22, 2015 Local air traffic controller recognized for innovative excellence A Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controller on Edwards was recently honored with the FAA's Southwestern Regional Office's Award for Innovation Excellence.Blake Eden was presented with a plaque at the FAA's AWP Western-Pacific Region 2015 Regional Administrator's awards ceremony Oct. 7
Sept. 20, 2017 Local Airman takes first in Air Force Marathon “The brutal honesty of the sport intrigues me. You have to work hard or you’re not going to get better.”These were the words of the winner of the Air Force Marathon held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, on Sept. 16.Maj. Bryan Kelly, a test pilot with the 419th Flight Test Squadron, took
Nov. 4, 2014 Local area Airman named 2014 Dickies American Hero Of The Year Global workwear maker Dickies and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service announced the 2014 Dickies American Hero of the Year, Air Force Senior Airman Veronica Lemus. A mother of seven children, Lemus' 12-year career spans humanitarianism, volunteerism and an unmatched work-life balance. On Saturday,
Sept. 28, 2015 Local artist revisits lost artwork after more than two decades Shortly after a 23-year-old comic book-style mural was discovered during renovation in Dorm 2424, the artist was found to be living in the local Antelope Valley area. The artist, Gregory Wilson, was notified by a friend about the story of the art discovery, which was posted to the Edwards AFB
Oct. 28, 2015 Local aviation legends, supporters flock together for Gathering of Eagles The Flight Test Historical Foundation honored U-2 and SR-71 pilots during the annual Gathering of Eagles dinner at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds Oct. 24. This year's theme was commemorating the 60th anniversary of the first flight of the U-2 and the 25th anniversary of the SR-71 Smithsonian Speed
March 26, 2015 Local base students score big at Kern County Science Fair The Kern County Science Foundation held its annual Kern County Regional Science Fair March 23-24 in Bakersfield, California. Several Edwards AFB students earned top honors and scholarships. For the ninth time, Desert High School won the Perpetual Trophy Award and a $500 prize. Congratulations to
May 22, 2013 Local business owner donates JetHawks tickets Donald Collins (center), owning partner of Progress Ag Services, recently donated Lancaster JetHawks baseball game tickets to Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Brian Randolph, 412th TW command chief, at the 412th TW Headquarters building May 20.
May 4, 2010 Local children take flight with Edwards engineers A specially designed pink rocket launched flawlessly from its pad April 27. After the successful launch, the rocket deployed its parachute while the female pilot bailed out with her own chute, thus completing the test. However, while the rocket floated down to the ground successfully, the pilot's
Sept. 14, 2015 Local Civil Air Patrol members step up to the plate Antelope Valley Civil Air Patrol (CAP) members showed up in force to support Aerospace Appreciation Night at the Lancaster JetHawks Stadium Aug. 9. Members from the Edwards AFB Composite Squadron 84, and Pancho Barnes Composite Squadron 49 in Rosamond, California, participated in the opening