June 22, 2011 Red Cross dinner shows appreciation to Airmen, Marines in dorms For young Airmen who ship off to Edwards, the seclusion, both geographically and socially, can be initially shocking and at times intimidating.But when Airmen like Airman 1st Class Nance Daisha take the time to venture from the dormitories and look around, in the midst of the sand and Joshua trees,
June 22, 2011 95th CS raises $1,300 for families of deployed Airmen Brian Anderson, from the 95th Communications Squadron, presents a check for more than $1,300 to Kimberly Shirley, Friends of the Family Support Center vice president. The money was donated to help support spouses and families of deployed military members. The money was raised during the 95th CS
June 22, 2011 Colonel Arwood assumes role as 95th ABW vice commander Col. Amy VanNortwick Arwood is the new 95th Air Base Wing vice commander. She comes to Edwards from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., where she served as the Cyber Operations Advisor to Headquarters U. S. Special Operations Command.Colonel Arwood was commissioned in 1988 through the Air Force ROTC
June 16, 2011 Gas station, Bldg. 7211, will adjust hours for power outage June 18 As part of an energy conservation project, 95th Civil Engineering Division needs to install meters at certain facilities Saturday, June 18.95th CE will have to turn off power during the installations.The facilities have adjusted their hours to cause minimal disruption.The following facilities will
June 15, 2011 Airmen learn skills to fight the battle of the bulge, poor nutrition Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Fisher, 412th Maintenance Squadron, is conscious of his eating habits and thought he was eating healthy."My grandparents are diabetics and I want to make sure I don't end up with the disease," he said.To combat his chances of being inflicted with a disease that appears to
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