Feb. 14, 2012 Class 12-B graduates from ALS The Airman Leadership School graduated 21 Airmen in its latest graduation ceremony, Feb. 9 at the Stripes Lounge. Airmen who attend ALS are taught how to effectively communicate and develop professionally, with the intention of becoming valuable leaders.Congratulations to the graduates of Class
Feb. 13, 2012 Triathlon Set For Team Edwards Area athletes are gearing up for the Edwards High Desert Triathlon being held at the Oasis Aquatic Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, beginning at 8 a.m. The triathlon, which has a limited amount of available entries, is only open to those who already have access to the base.Organizers of the event, avid
Feb. 13, 2012 416th FLTS 'Skulls' return to Red Flag The lights of the Las Vegas strip served as a backdrop for Edwards Air Force Base crew members and four F-16s from the 416th Flight Test Squadron that participated in the realistic combat training exercise known as Red Flag, from Jan. 23 to Feb. 4.The exercise marked a second appearance for the
Feb. 13, 2012 New Voting Assistance Office opens in Building 3000 It's time to request absentee ballots! With the general election swiftly approaching, Edwards AFB is encouraging all military and voting age family members to request absentee ballots from their home states in a timely fashion. Many states will require up to six weeks to return absentee ballots to
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