July 13, 2011 Weaver assumes command of 412th MXG Col. Robert Weaver assumes command of the 412th Maintenance Group at a change of command ceremony in Hangar 1600 July 8. Fresh from the Air War College at Maxwell AFB, Ala., Weaver replaced Col. Mary Hixon who has moved on to Scott AFB, Ill.
July 13, 2011 Outdoor Recreation's new scuba classes provide skills for students to explore the deep Scuba diving is a centuries-old activity; it takes specific skills and know-how to master the technique of spending long periods of time in the deep.The many mysteries of the underwater world continue to allure people, and the popularity of the sport has spread and captivated people from all
July 13, 2011 Edwards Airman to represent Armed Forces in international soccer tournament A field full of Tasmanian devils running in a pack, tirelessly chasing a rolling object for four straight quarters is 1st Lt. Erin Wallace's first memory of playing the game she still loves. She was four, her jersey was yellow and her mother was the coach.Twenty years later, Wallace, 773rd Test
July 13, 2011 Branch Park Pond gets thorough makeover to improve habitat for fish If you've been to the pond at Branch Park lately, you're probably wondering what happened to all the water. That's because Edwards Environmental Management turned off the flow and started draining the pond back in November in preparation for a revitalization project that is currently underway."About
July 13, 2011 Applications now being accepted for interim MJUSD School Board vacancy Applications are now being accepted from any qualified person interested in serving as a provisional School Board member for the Muroc Joint Unified School District.Qualifications include:1. An applicant must be 18 years of age or older.2. An applicant must be registered to vote within the Muroc
July 13, 2011 Deployed Security Forces IMA Airmen return after 6 months down range He was sure he'd be the last one.Watching as passengers departed from the plane and exited the terminal at Los Angeles International Airport, James Porras had already planned in his head that his father would be the final one to emerge from the line of returning troops."I knew that was going to
July 7, 2011 Town hall meeting to be held to discuss housing privitization All members of the Edwards community are cordially invited to attend a town hall meeting Wednesday, July 13, 6 p.m., at the Edwards Conference Center to learn about upcoming Air Force Housing Privatization here at Edwards AFB. Topics of discussion will include installation expectations, community
July 6, 2011 Veterans for Trees stands tall in honoring America's heroes On a scorching Sunday morning that cried out for shade, attendees of the Antelope Valley Veterans Community Action Coalition's July 4th celebration breakfast did the only sensible thing: they planted trees.While not in pristine conditions for such arborous labor, Antelope Valley veterans,
July 6, 2011 Commissary will close July 25-26 to reset and improve shopping experience The Edwards commissary will close July 25-26 while it undergoes a reset as part of the Defense Commissary Agency's ongoing effort to enhance customers' shopping experience."We hate to inconvenience our customers with the closure, but this is something we'll all appreciate when it's done," said store
July 6, 2011 Smidgen of rain can't dampen spirits; Edwards has blast at Bash Neither rain, nor thunder nor lightning strikes were enough to dampen the Independence Day Summer Bash celebration at Edwards July 4.Hundreds turned out for a wide variety of entertainment, music, food, rides and mingling with family and friends at the 20th annual summer bash, which was hosted by