June 15, 2011 Change of leadership Col. Harry Berry, 95th Air Base Wing vice commander (far left) presents the 95th Force Support Squadron guidon to John "Carlos" Bassut (center), as Lt. Col. Susie Lewis looks on during a ceremony at Club Muroc June 14. Colonel Lewis relinquished her responsibilities as commander of the 95th FSS to
June 15, 2011 Déjà vu in navy blue A Navy A3D-1 Skywarrior shows off its new paint job, restoring it to its original 1955 appearance. Since January 2010 a group of retired Navy servicemembers have traveled to Edwards one week each month to work on restoring the aircraft. Restoration has included rebuilding the cockpit, removing
June 15, 2011 DEFY program helps promote self-esteem, leadership skills for children As summer approaches, Edwards children can look forward to activities that will keep them busy, one of which is the Drug Education for Youth Program. The DEFY program is looking for 30 youngsters, ages 9 through 12, to participate in the annual program beginning in August. "Drug Education for Youth
June 15, 2011 Edwards' Airman's got game For Staff Sgt. Sedric Whitaker, 95th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School flight instructor, being a leader and exercising discipline comes from lessons he's learned while in the Air Force and on the basketball court.Being an instructor at the ALS is an ideal position for someone who
June 15, 2011 Local price surveys help Edwards AFB families save money With a value proposition of "You Save. We Give Back," and a mission to provide military shoppers with quality goods and services at competitively low prices, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has to work double-time to deliver the savings Airmen have come to expect.Military shoppers trying to
June 15, 2011 Fitness and sports centers – improved facilities for improved quality of life From Monday to Friday each week, 1,100 to 1,200 people pass through the doors of the Rosburg Fitness Center. Some weight train, some work on their cardiovascular health and some use the basketball and racquetball courts. Whatever their fancy, Team Edwards has options to stay 'Fit to Fight', and
June 15, 2011 Second hypersonic flight ends prematurely, brings new flight test data A second test of the X-51A Waverider flew Monday in the Point Mugu Naval Air Test Range over the Pacific Ocean, bringing significant hypersonic research data in a less than successful flight test.The hypersonic aircraft was successfully boosted to just over Mach 5 and the scramjet engine lit, but
June 9, 2011 Tops in Blue to perform at Wings Field June 9 Tops in Blue will perform tonight, beginning at 8 p.m. at Wings Field, as a part of their 2011 Rhythm Nation tour. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets for an evening of entertainment! The event is free and all Edwards Personnel are welcome to attend. Wings Field is located on Coliseum Drive,
June 8, 2011 AF Test Pilot School graduates Class 10B June 11 Marine Corps Maj. Zach McCarley's journey began when he was a seventh grader in school at Fayetteville, Ga. That's when he saw the Air Force Thunderbirds fly and knew he wanted to be a pilot.Then in college as an aerospace engineering major at Georgia Tech, Major McCarley discovered that the path to