Dec. 13, 2011 Brig. Gen. Hogue retires after 36 years of service Brig. Gen. James R. Hogue, mobilization assistant to the commander, Air Force Flight Test Center, said farewell to the Edwards community when he retired from United States Air Force Reserve Command on Dec. 9 after 36 years of service.Hogue's career began in 1976, when he graduated from the United
Dec. 13, 2011 TRICARE offers Prime option for young adults Military families have a new TRICARE Prime option for young adults without healthcare coverage.TRICARE Young Adult Prime gives eligible family members TRICARE Prime medical and pharmacy coverage for a $201 monthly premium. Military family members who are not married, who have "aged out" of other
Dec. 13, 2011 Holiday cheer can quickly turn to fire, fear Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase the risk of fire. An estimated 250 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 170 involving holiday and other decorative lighting result in 21 deaths and
Dec. 13, 2011 Edwards improves freight management system to be more efficient, cost effective Edwards became the final military installation to implement a new Department of Defense freight management system designed to more efficiently ship military freight throughout the continental United States. The Defense Transportation Coordination Initiative is a third-party
Dec. 13, 2011 Influenza -- an ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure Influenza is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. The single best way to protect against the flu is to get a flu shot each year. A flu vacinne is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. It takes about two weeks after receiving a vaccination for
Dec. 13, 2011 U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduates 23 new testers Twenty-three officers from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Canada and France graduated as members of Class 11A from the USAF Test Pilot School, Dec. 10.The school trains pilots, navigators and engineers to develop, test and evaluate the newest aircraft and weapons systems. The comprehensive
Dec. 13, 2011 These tips can help people survive holiday eating frenzy The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends and often any attempt at healthy eating becomes challenging, and instead, we conveniently forget about our health and diet, and then we overindulge in every way possible. With a little preparation, you'll be ready to face any holiday
Dec. 13, 2011 Class 2012-A graduates from Airman Leadership School The Airman Leadership School graduated 24 Airmen in its latest graduation ceremony, Dec. 7.Senior 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 2012-A:-Senior
Dec. 13, 2011 This month in Edwards history Dec. 2, 1941 - Curtiss test pilot J. Harvey Gray completed the first flight of the company's CW-24B from the lake bed near what is now North Base. A pusher-prop design with swept wings and nose-mounted canards, the CW-24B was a flying mockup concept demonstrator for the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender which
Dec. 13, 2011 95th FSS lights the way to holiday fun! The 95th Force Support Squadron hosted the annual Edwards Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 7. In keeping with tradition, there was snow to be played in and hot chocolate to warm the soul. Members from across the community came out to enjoy the fun.