Dec. 6, 2011 AFFTC says farewell to its top civilian With family, friends and colleagues assembled in Hangar 1600, Thomas Berard, the Air Force Flight Test Center's executive director, said farewell to Edwards after 33 years of federal service in his retirement ceremony, Dec. 2.Berard began his career here at Edwards in 1979 working as a mathematician
Dec. 5, 2011 Edwards says goodbye to two military working dogs -- gone but not forgotten He carefully but thoroughly searched an abandoned bunker halfway around the world thought to house insurgent activity. Then taking point in the pursuit of an unidentified enemy, Telin confidently led the squad of troops through a desert trail, following footprints in the dirt. Telin didn't carry a
Dec. 5, 2011 Edwards Airmen put 'Service Before Self' into practice Airmen from Edwards and Los Angeles AFB demonstrated "Service Before Self" is more than an Air Force core value -- it's a way of life. Veterans Day presented the Airmen with a break from the duty day, but it didn't stop them from serving their country or their community.Capt. Ronald Aung, a flight
Dec. 5, 2011 Edwards Education Center accelerates career progression Educational development is a pillar of today's Air Force. It seems to receive more emphasis every year, including Air Force Materiel Command designating this the year of the Community College of the Air Force. The Education Center -- part of the Airman's Campus on base -- is a great asset to the
Dec. 5, 2011 2nd Lt. Sergio Fontanez is Warrior of the Week 2nd Lt. Sergio FontanezAcquisitions project manager, 412th Electronic Warfare Group Hometown: Ledyard, Conn.When did you join the Air Force?June 2008Why did you join? I wanted the physical and mental challenge that the Air Force provides and to make a difference in the lives of others.What do you
Dec. 2, 2011 Dorm dwellers receive early holiday gift, 'baked with love, care' Unaccompanied Airmen in the dorms got an early holiday gift, Dec. 1, when first sergeants hand delivered cookies to each room as part of the Dorm Dwellers Cookie Drop.The annual event is sponsored by the Airman and Family Readiness Center and made possible by volunteers from Team Edwards. Volunteers
Dec. 1, 2011 Damaging Wind Warning Alert Current winds are gusting to 30 miles per hour with stronger gusts more than 50 mph expected in the Edwards Air Force Base area Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take appropriate actions to secure loose equipment and items outside to prevent damage. Report any damage to your building manager. For
Nov. 30, 2011 Weather Advisory The Edwards weather station is forecasting very windy weather conditions for the Edwards area starting late Wednesday, Nov. 30 going into early Thursday morning. The strong winds will continue all day Thursday. The winds on Wednesday will start with sustained winds at 35 miles per hour and gusting
Nov. 30, 2011 Planning Committee Members Sought for AFFTC Annual Awards Ball Members of the Edwards community are invited to join the AFFTC Annual Awards Planning Committee for the upcoming award celebration. Military & civilian members interested in volunteering their time and talents to the event are encouraged to contact the committee chair person, SMSGT Ruel Rafi,
Nov. 29, 2011 New rink brings hockey to Edwards' Airman's Campus Hockey in the High Desert - it's an idea whose time has come.Edwards' Airman's Campus has been fitted with a full-size, fully lit regulation hockey rink all ready to rumble.While the rink is ready for immediate use - with all the equipment necessary to outfit players for street hockey - Rosburg