Feb. 13, 2012 A1C ShuJie Yan is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week Name: ShuJie YanRank: Airman First ClassDuty Title: Aerospace Medical Service technicianOffice/ Duty Section: Family Health ClinicHometown: Shanghai, ChinaWhen did you join the Air Force? October 2010Why did you join the Air Force? To give back and to contribute for what I have received from this
Feb. 13, 2012 Robotics competition teaches science, technology, core values to Edwards students This past year, a new sport was introduced to Branch Elementary School students at Edwards. It does not focus on physical athleticism or include a ball, bat, racquet, or even a helmet. Rather, the First Lego League's competitive robotics program challenges students between fourth and eighth-grade to
Feb. 7, 2012 Edwards records managers go beyond the rank and file Every year, the 95th Communication Squadron's Knowledge Operations Section performs staff assistance visits, to assess and improve organizations' file plans. This year, nine records managers earned perfect scores for their organizations during these visits.These inspections, also known as SAVs,
Feb. 7, 2012 'End of an era'- 55 years of civil service in flight test at Edwards Bearing witness to over a half century of aerospace engineering and innovation is a testament to one's interest in flight test history. However, to actually participate in over 50 years of it is a testament to one's dedication and excellence in the field.After 55 years of work for the Air Force
Feb. 7, 2012 Team Edwards supports Warner Brothers' 'Man of Steel' Through 11 days of filming, Team Edwards played a supporting role in the upcoming Warner Brothers production, "Man of Steel," with location, facilities, logistical support and numerous Airmen cast as extras.The men and women of the Air Force Flight Test Center joined forces with fellow
Feb. 7, 2012 Team Edwards helps put 'Super' in Veterans Home Super Bowl party Staff Sgt. Michael Burd looked forward to spending Super Bowl Sunday with family, so he organized a group of volunteers to grill steaks and help put the "Super" in the party at the William J. "Pete" Knight Veterans Home in Lancaster.There's no direct genetic link between Burd and any of the home's
Feb. 7, 2012 President nominates next AFMC commander, first female Air Force 4-star When the leadership of Air Force Materiel Command changes later this year, the command will be led by a familiar face who will make Air Force history when she takes the reins of AFMC.On Feb. 6, President Barack Obama nominated Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger to the rank of general and as the next
Feb. 6, 2012 AFMC, AFGE union officials reach labor agreement Senior leaders from the American Federation of Government Employees Council 214 and Air Force Materiel Command have completed negotiations on a new master labor agreement that will affect approximately 35,000 of the command's civilian employees.Scott Blanch, AFGE Council 214 president, and Gen.
Feb. 6, 2012 Scams are ever present threats to network security Phishing scams attempt to fool you into visiting a bogus website to either download malware - viruses and other software intended to compromise your computer - or reveal sensitive personal information.For example, the scamming email might have an alarming subject line, such as "Problem with Your
Feb. 6, 2012 This month in Edwards History - February 2012 February 7, 1945 - Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation's XP-81 made its first flight here, piloted by Vultee test pilot Frank Davis. The XP-81 was designed to be a long-range fighter and attack plane powered by a J33 jet engine and a TG-100 turboprop in the nose. Because its GE turboprop engine