July 20, 2011 It's turbo time! - AF Research Laboratory tests rocket engine turbopump For five seconds on July 12, flames lit up the night sky on the hill of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Propulsion Directorate, Detachment 7 at Edwards, as part of a new phase of Upper Stage Engine Technology program testing.The current phase of the program involves testing a turbopump - the
July 13, 2011 Harvey assumes command of 95th MDSS Lt. Col. Ron Merchant (center) relinquishes command of the 95th Medical Support Squadron July 8 at the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum. As Merchant leaves for Kelly Field Annex, Texas, Lt. Col. Jerry Harvey (right) assumes command of the 95th MDSS, joining Team Edwards from the Office of the Air
July 13, 2011 Azzano assumes command of 412th OG Col. Christopher Azzano addresses the 412th Operations Group during a change of command ceremony July 11 in Hangar 1600. Azzano assumes command of the 412th from Col. Colin Miller who is headed to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., where he will become the 46th Test Wing commander. Azzano comes to Edwards
July 13, 2011 Hughes assumes command of 95th AMDS Lt. Col. Kathryn Hughes assumes command of the 95th Aerospace Medicine Squadron July 7. Joining Team Edwards from residency at the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks-City Base, Texas, Hughes takes over for Lt. Col. Kathleen Jones. Jones is moving on to command the 633rd AMDS at Joint Base
July 13, 2011 X-51 testers perform perfectly during imperfect mission Although the second flight test of the X-51A Waverider scramjet ended prematurely, the coordination and performance of the Hypersonics Combined Test Force and the 419th Flight Test Squadron was flawless.More than 100 people from both Team Edwards and Naval Air Station Point Mugu took part in the
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