Edwards AFB News

  • Air Force Plant 42 to hold AICUZ Study Public Meeting March 7

    A public meeting to discuss a recent Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) study will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, between 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., at the Palmdale Water District office located at 2029 E. Ave. Q in Palmdale, Calif. The purpose of the meeting is discuss the AICUZ study,

  • NCO Academy Class 21-2 graduates 16 Tech. Sergeants

    The NCO Academy Class 12-2 graduated 16 Tech. Sergeants Feb.14, 2012. The graduates are listed below.Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Eakins, 95th Communications SquadronTech. Sgt. Mark CaiazzaTech. Sgt.Jason Hall Tech. Sgt. Timothy Marks Tech. Sgt. Crystal Klix Tech. Sgt. Alfredo Merced, 412th Operational

  • AFFTC announces Annual Award winners

    Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II, commander, Air Force Flight Test Center hosted the 2011 AFFTC Annual Awards Banquet at the Conference Center Feb. 24. General Nolan presented awards in 16 categories, recognizing the outstanding contributions of the AFFTC, 95th Air Base Wing, and 412th Test Wing."I am

  • Aviation enthusiasts turn dreams of flight into reality

    For those with dreams of flying at Edwards, the path is often difficult and demanding, even for the best test pilot. With the help of aviation enthusiasts from the Muroc Model Masters club those dreams become reality through the use of remote controlled airplanes.Although the flying is accomplished

  • Edwards AFB Hosts "High Desert Sprint Triathlon"

    Thirty-eight triathletes competed in the "High Desert Sprint Triathlon" at Edwards AFB Feb. 25. The event, the first triathlon on Edwards in nearly 10 years, consisted of a 500-meter swim in the Oasis Indoor Pool, a 13-mile bike ride around the base, and a 5-kilometer run."The event was an amazing

  • 412th AMXS unit shows why they own the night

    As the day comes to an end and the sun fades over Edwards' flightline, the 445th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, known as "Shadow," is just one of many shops on base that have a swing shift and pick up where the day shift ends by providing maintenance support under the cover of night.Assigned to the

  • 1st Lt. Sarah Rapone is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week

    Name: Sarah RaponeRank: 1st Lt.Duty Title: Operational Test Engineer, MobilityOffice/ Duty Section: Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Det 5/Detachment Test Support Division - matrixed to the Mobility Test DivisionHometown: Waynesville, MissouriWhen did you join the Air Force?

  • Airman readiness-JA offers walk-in help for Powers of Attorney, Wills, more

    Military members are often called away for deployments or TDY's and preparing for these military duties can often cause stress and concern. But with the help of the Edwards Legal Office team, you can rest assured that you have taken the proper steps to take care of your family and property. Powers

  • Member of Team Edwards nominated for DOD award

    Team Edwards member Julie Brater, Air Force Flight Test Center Safety Office, secretary to the chief, has been selected as the Air Force Materiel Command's 2011 nominee for the 8th Annual Department of Defense David O. Cooke Excellence Award in Public Administration.The award is named after David O.

  • AFRC offers career resources to military retirees, separatees

    The 95th Air Base Wing's Airmen and Family Readiness Center wants to help make the transition from military to civilian life seamless. This includes providing a variety of career resources to transitioning military.Preparing for civilian life begins approximately 24 months out for retirees and 12