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
Aug. 3, 2011 AFFTC chief historian retires after 30 years documenting history of Edwards After more than 30 years of serving the Air Force Flight Test Center as historian, Dr. Jim Young will leave his career documenting Edwards' history.Young, who holds a doctorate in history, became chief historian in 1986. He not only spent his career probing the past, but actually witnessed much of
Aug. 3, 2011 'Take a Trek Thru Outdoor Rec' showcases opportunities, facilities at Edwards Edwards Outdoor Recreation is offering Team Edwards a chance to go on an adventure, a treasure hunt with stops all around base, Aug. 14-20.This pirate-themed Air Force Materiel Command program, "Take a Trek Thru Outdoor Rec 2011," starts at Bldg. 7211, Outdoor Recreation's main building where
Aug. 3, 2011 Edwards loses pioneer from dawn of Space Age; Maj. Arthur K. "Kit" Murray dies at age 92 Team Edwards lost a pioneer from the dawn of the Space Age July 25 when former Air Force Maj. Arthur K. "Kit" Murray died in West, Texas, at age 92.During his 22-year military career Murray piloted both horses and rocket-powered aircraft.He was an experimental test pilot and received the
July 29, 2011 Roads opened following cleanup of train derailment As of July 28, all roads have been opened following the derailment of a Union Pacific freight train.Approximately 62 cars derailed near 92nd St. East and East Avenue T near Little Rock, Calif., July 27.As a precaution, L.A. County Fire cordoned off several streets around the area, which were opened
July 27, 2011 Train derailment near Little Rock has restricted traffic south of Edwards AFB At approximately 1:25 p.m. a Union Pacific freight train derailed near 92nd St. East and East Avenue T near Little Rock, Calif. Approximately 62 cars have derailed and 14 of those are reported to be tankers carrying hazardous materials of some type. Edwards Air Force Base Public Affairs contacted