Aug. 10, 2011 Installed Engine thrust test facility at Pad 18 gets facelift, new equipment The Installed Engine Thrust Test Facility at Pad 18 has been in service at the flight test center since the mid-1950s and Gary Peddecord, systems automation and sensor calibration specialist, thinks of the pad and the measurement system as "his baby."Since this baby hasn't had a major renovation
Aug. 10, 2011 How 'bout a lift? Members of the 912th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron apply lifts to the B-52 on display at Edwards AFB's North Gate Aug. 6, to relieve pressure from its aging wheels and landing gear. Lifting the bomber is one of many stages Team Edwards' project volunteers are undertaking to restore the B-52. See
Aug. 10, 2011 Edwards crowns base golf champions, announces upcoming tourneys, free golf clinic Muroc Lake Golf Course crowned a men's and women's champion at the Base Championship Golf Tournament held the weekend of Aug. 6.Tech. Sgt. Shawn Rodgers, 412th Maintenance Group, shot a lifetime personal best to win the men's championship with a score of 4 under par. He shot a 68 on the final day,
Aug. 10, 2011 NASA Dryden Employee Exchange Council Scholarship given to 2011 Desert High School graduate The NASA Dryden Employee Exchange Council has presented its 2011 Thomas W. Finch Memorial Scholarship Award to a 2011 graduate of Desert High School on base.Scholarship winner Emily Wright plans to study Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California at Irvine this fall. She was a
Aug. 10, 2011 Phase 1 clinical cancer trials added as TRICARE benefit for those eligible Phase I clinical cancer trials have been added as a TRICARE benefit for those who are eligible.When Ellen Beare learned she had Stage 3 breast cancer, she decided not to tell people at work."I just didn't want to be defined by cancer," Beare said.For many, that sentiment rings very common today.
Aug. 10, 2011 NASA seeks volunteers to help research sonic booms to aid future aircraft design More volunteers are needed to aid in research for a study on sonic booms.The NASA Dryden Flight Research Center kicked-off a study on sonic booms in late June. The NASA-sponsored team began recruiting residents of Edwards Air Force Base who will complete short questionnaire surveys when they notice
Aug. 3, 2011 Annual Civ-Mil barbeque brings Edwards leaders, community together for Airmen The Edwards Civilian-Military Support Group held its 20th annual barbeque July 28. More than 140 people from throughout the Antelope Valley and Edwards AFB attended the event to show their support for an organization dedicated to supporting Team Edwards."Our mission is to support Edwards and to take
Aug. 3, 2011 'Sharp' 31st TES Airman earns Diamond Sharp Award for helping community Senior Airman Anthony Hay, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, was awarded the Diamond Sharp Award from the First Sergeant's Council for services above and beyond the call of duty.When a call for help went out from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9657 in Rosamond, Calif. after the facility had been
Aug. 3, 2011 AFFTC announces Command and Staff civilian awards for second quarter The Air Force Flight Test Center Command and Staff 2nd Quarter 2011 Civilian Awards Ceremony was held July 27.Congratulations to all the winners.Secretarial/Clerical Category:Bonnie McGee, secretary, AFFTC Judge AdvocateStaff/Specialist/Analyst Category:Starling N. Ervin, Chief of Contract
Aug. 3, 2011 More than 40 Team Edwards Airmen promoted in July ceremony at Club Muroc Club Muroc served up 41 promotions to Team Edwards Airmen July 29. Base leadership was among a packed Alliance Ballroom to cheer and congratulate the Airmen who took another step in their careers.Congratulations to following promotees:Promoted to Airman first classAirman Kristen F. Boaz, 95th