Oct. 5, 2011 New Civilian-Military Support Group Officers Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II, Air Force Flight Test Center commander, installs new officers of the Edwards AFB Civilian-Military Support Group during the 22nd Anniversary Civ-Mil Installation Dinner, Sept. 30 at Club Muroc. The new officers will serve for the 2012 membership year. Civ-Mil's mission
Oct. 5, 2011 Lightning I to Lightning II - different plane, different pilots, same fighting spirit The lasting legacy of the aircraft and their pilots was unmistakable when four World War II pilots spoke about their flying experiences before a backdrop of both the P-38 Lockheed Lightning and F-35 Lightning II in the Joint Strike Fighter complex, Oct. 3.Bill Behrns, Frank Hurlbut, Bert Torrey and
Oct. 5, 2011 From CCAF to doctor, Edwards optometrist’s educational journey pays off When Oscar Corredor was a young Airman serving at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., he was on top of the world serving as an optometry technician. He had a job and potentially a long Air Force career in front of him. He had no desire to pursue higher education."I had my high school diploma and
Sept. 29, 2011 Reminder: Drive-Time waivers required for all non-active duty TRICARE Prime As a reminder, all non-active duty TRICARE Prime beneficiaries must complete DOD-required drive-time waivers to avoid automatic enrollment with a civilian Primary Care Manager at an off-base medical facility.The requirement includes all non-active duty TRICARE Prime beneficiaries living in the
Sept. 28, 2011 Team Edwards testing key to getting all Air Force Raptors back in the air When Air Combat Command directed a stand-down of the F-22 fleet May 3, the 411th Flight Test Squadron had already begun working around the clock to test and collect data on the Raptor's oxygen system in order to get it airborne again.That critical work culminated in Secretary of the Air Force
Sept. 28, 2011 Sharper focus - Edwards security is part of everyone's job description Although Edwards has always been considered a safe place to live and work, Team Edwards has sharpened its focus to stay a step ahead of the evolving threats to security in the world today."We've made several changes on how we deal with security here," said Maj. Gregory C. Jarmusz Jr., 95th Security
Sept. 28, 2011 Windows 7 coming to desktops beginning Oct. 3 In an effort to secure its cyberspace domain, Team Edwards will deploy Windows 7, the latest and most secure standard desktop platform, beginning Oct. 3. The Air Force has directed migration of all desktop computers to Windows 7 no later than Dec. 30 this year. Over the past six months the 95th
Sept. 28, 2011 A cut above - Commissary's meat boss retires after 38 years Dave Corbin, Commissary meat department manager, is presented with a cake by Elizabeth Hoyle, bakery manager, at Corbin's retirement gathering in the Commissary's warehouse Sept. 21. Commissary employees and friends gathered to share a potluck lunch and shower him with gifts as he gets ready to
Sept. 23, 2011 EAFB advises caution in traveling on/near the base EAFB advises motorists and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution while traveling on and near EAFB due to lightning and thunderstorms that are causing dust clouds, grass fires and high crosswinds. Lightning has set grass fires on north base that have extinguished, and has the potential to cause
Sept. 21, 2011 20 years later C-17 accelerates its ability to 'deliver hope, fuel fight, save lives' Most people involved with the program say it is hard to believe it's been 20 years since the C-17A Globemaster III took its first flight from a manufacturing plant in Long Beach, Calif. to Edwards.But when they look at what it has accomplished, 20 years doesn't seem long enough.Hundreds gathered