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
Feb. 1, 2012 Man of Steel provides "Super" opportunity for Airmen at dining facility Actor Henry Cavill took a break from the rigorous shooting schedule for the Warner Brothers film "Man of Steel" to meet with Edwards Airmen, pose for photographs, and sign autographs at the Joshua Tree Dining Facility here Jan. 31.More than 100 Airmen filled the dining facility from 11:30 a.m. to
Feb. 1, 2012 Motorist advised to use caution: new four-way stop Lilly and N. Rosamond Blvd. Motorists on Rosamond Blvd. near the NASA Dryden facilities may have noticed work on the roadway shoulder this week. This work is an installation of a four-way stop at the intersection of Lilly & North Rosamond Boulevard. Work is scheduled to be completed and the stop signs put into service Tuesday,
Jan. 31, 2012 PGA tour's NTO invites military to tournament with complimentary tickets The Professional Golf Association's Northern Trust Open golf tournament is hosting Military Appreciation Week at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., Feb. 14 through Feb. 19, with Military Appreciation Day taking place Feb. 18.All active duty, retired, guard and Reserve
Jan. 31, 2012 1st Lt. Heather Stickney is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week Name: Heather StickneyRank: 1st LieutenantDuty Title: Lead Global Hawk Flying Qualities engineerOffice/ Duty Section: Global VigilanceHometown: Greeneville, Tenn.When did you join the Air Force? May 2009Why did you join the Air Force? I joined the Air Force because it provided an excellent means for
Jan. 31, 2012 Welcome back Pancho -- early test pilots handprints discovered Two years ago, during routine cleaning, members of the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum stumbled across an incredible piece of history - three panels with handprints and signatures from Pancho Barnes and legendary Edwards test pilots during the 1950's and 1960's. As soon as the panels were dusted
Jan. 30, 2012 Base rolls out red carpet for 95th Air Base Wing 2011 awards Edwards rolled out the red carpet for the 95th Air Base Wing 2011 Annual Awards Dinner on Jan. 27 -- themed a night at the Academy Awards -- with the spotlight fixed firmly on honoring accomplishment.The storyline for a successful 2011 was set with the many challenges the base faced, and the wing