Jan. 17, 2012 461st Flight Test Squadron welcomes new commander The 461st Flight Test Squadron said goodbye to Lt. Col. George H. Griffiths, Jr. after nearly three years of command and welcomed incoming commander, Lt. Col. George N. Schwartz at a change-of-command here Jan. 12. "Today we bid farewell to a terrific leader and commander," said Col. Christopher P.
Jan. 17, 2012 Edwards hosts Additional Duty First Sergeant Seminar The 95th Air Base Wing hosted the Additional Duty First Sergeant Seminar at the Conference Center here Jan. 9 -13. Sixty-eight non-commissioned officers from 17 different bases attended the event. The focus was training Airmen to fill additional duty first sergeant positions and educate those
Jan. 12, 2012 DeCA teammate Pamela Foster is Warrior of the Week Name: Pamela FosterRank: GS-07Duty Title: Commissary management specialist (computer-assisted ordering)Office/ Duty Section: Edwards AFB CommissaryHometown: Shumpin, Thailand When did you join the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)? July 2005Why did you join the Defense Commissary Agency?I have
Jan. 10, 2012 Airman and Family Readiness Center begins move to Bldg. 3000 The Airman and Family Readiness Center and all its community readiness consultants will be moving from their current location in Bldg. 7020 to Bldg. 3000 over the next several weeks.The move helps Edwards consolidate services in Bldg. 3000 and also helps the base meet its Air Force goal of reducing
Jan. 10, 2012 Edwards CPS will accept VERA/VSIP applications till Jan. 25 The Civilian Personnel Section is accepting applications for a second round of Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay for FY2012. Employees should not take premature actions that are irrevocable or incur financial obligations prior to receiving a firm incentive
Jan. 10, 2012 Air Force offers second round of VERA/VSIP In its continuing effort to meet the Department of Defense requirement to maintain civilian funding at FY2010 levels, the Air Force is offering a second round of voluntary early retirement authority and voluntary separation incentive pay beginning Jan. 9, 2012."The Air Force recognizes the
Jan. 10, 2012 Civilian Restructure, Round Two Air Force officials announced Wednesday 4,500 additional positions for elimination as a continuation of its FY12 Civilian Workforce Restructure. This reduction builds on the realignments announced in November, including the elimination of 9,000 positions and the addition of 5,900 positions against
Jan. 10, 2012 Professional Maintenance Certificate Program will hold roadshow Jan. 18 The 412th Maintenance Group's Training Division will host a roadshow to introduce a new maintenance certification program on Jan. 18 at the Conference Center in the Galaxy Room from 10 to 11 a.m.The roadshhow will introduce attendees to the new Air Force Materiel Command certification program that
Jan. 10, 2012 Special tax filing days for dorm residents -- Jan. 27-28 The Edwards Tax Center will open its doors for Airmen's dormitory residents from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. These days are reserved for dorm residents who wish to file simple federal and state returns. All those who qualify and arrive during these
Jan. 10, 2012 Edwards AFB Tax Center will open Jan. 30 -- appointments needed The Edwards AFB Tax Center will open Jan. 30 and will be taking appointments Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The center will remain open through April 13.The primary mission of the Tax Center is to provide free computerized preparation and electronic filing of federal and state income tax