Jan. 9, 2012 Team accelerates test, delivers B-1B close-air support capability to warfighter A developmental test team from Edwards partnered with an operational test team from Texas to accelerate testing and deliver a mission-critical capability to the warfighter - B-1B bombers can now find and strike moving targets in close air support of ground troops even quicker than before.Merging
Jan. 9, 2012 2nd Lt. Michelle Willett is Warrior of the Week Name: Michelle WillettRank: Second LieutenantDuty Title: Operations Engineer, 461st Flight Test SquadronHometown: West Islip, New YorkWhen did you join the Air Force? I was commissioned through AFROTC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in May 2010.Why did you join the Air Force? As a young child, I
Jan. 9, 2012 Test Wing leaps 'Back in the Saddle' with focus on safety, teamwork, fitness Members of the 412th Test Wing started the new year off with a focus on safety, teamwork and fitness at the wing's annual "Back in the Saddle" event Jan. 3. Briefings highlighted the importance of working as a team, recognizing human limitations and resiliency, as well as identifying and mitigating
Jan. 9, 2012 Edwards' Outdoor Recreation equipped to outfit the desert for winter fun From the coast to the desert, Southern California is home to diverse landscape and weather. Here at Edwards, Outdoor Recreation has everyone covered for all of it.Skiers, snowboarders, and those just looking to take advantage of the winter months can visit ODR for equipment rental and organized
Jan. 4, 2012 Former WASP talks to squadron about faith, family, flying Former Women's Airforce Service pilot Flora Belle Reece talked about faith, family and flying for more than an hour in front of a standing-room-only crowd in Fox Hall at a 445th Flight Test Squadron Commander's Call.Reece is an Antelope Valley resident with ties to Edwards and a unique perspective
Jan. 4, 2012 AFIT will offer acquisition lifecycle course at Edwards A two-day course providing a snapshot overview of the acquisition lifecycle will be offered through the Air Force Institute of Technology at Edwards on Jan. 24-25.The course, SYS 281 Air Force Acquisition and Sustainment, provides a general overview of the latest in acquisition policy, processes,
Jan. 3, 2012 The Visual History of Edwards: AFFTC Heritage Wall Located in the Air Force Flight Test Center History Office, the heritage wall is a one-of-a-kind representation of history and heritage, becoming an Edwards landmark since its completion in 1981. Social Actions Officer Maj. Ramon "Sandy" Sandoval constructed the wall of original artifacts from the
Dec. 21, 2011 Senior Airman Misty Flores is Warrior of the Week Name: Misty D. FloresRank: Senior Airman Duty Title: General Law paralegalUnit: Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, General LawHometown: Middlesboro, Ky.When did you join the Air Force? December 2007Why did you join the Air Force?I joined the Air Force because I wanted to be someone that my younger
Dec. 21, 2011 95th Air Base Wing wins Air Force Outstanding Unit award The 95th Air Base Wing team recently captured the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for its many accomplishments between May 2009 and April 2011.The Air Force recognized the wing for exemplary accomplishments while serving as the host wing at the Air Force's second largest installation. Responsible
Dec. 21, 2011 Reindeer Run raises money for Desert Junior and Senior High sports Nearly 200 runners of all ages enjoyed cool temperatures and sunny skies for the 3rd Annual Reindeer 5K Race and Fun Run Dec. 7. The event raised nearly $2,000 to support the self-funded sports programs at Desert Junior and Senior High School. The race was sponsored by the Edwards Officers Spouses