March 2, 2011 Testing puts LAIRCM on target to protect tankers One of the most common threats in the war in Afghanistan is the Man-portable Air Defense System (MANPAD), usually in the form of shoulder-fired infrared missiles. Without any countermeasures, large, slow-moving aircraft were susceptible to attack by such means. The Large Aircraft Countermeasures
March 2, 2011 95th CE Airman receive medals for combat action Two 95th Civil Engineering Division Airmen received medals Mar. 1 for their service in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Mathieu and Senior Airman Jerimy Watkins, both Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, received their medals from Col. Gregory Schwab during a CE staff meeting Mar. 1.
March 2, 2011 L.A. band Melotia rocks the flightline The roar of jet engines and the sound of planes screeching across the sky took a back seat to the music of Melotia Feb. 23.The Los Angeles-based hard rock band came out to Edwards to film a music video for their new single "We are the Chosen"."The song is about the military and going to war," said
March 2, 2011 Healthy food for healthy living The scent of garlic mixed with a touch of white cooking wine meandered through the halls of the Health and Wellness Center during a cooking demonstration class designed to encourage healthy living.As part of monthly cooking demonstrations, the HAWC hosted "Boosting Your Fiber," Feb. 24, welcoming
March 2, 2011 Early lessons for life-long habits - Children's Dental Health Month teaches oral hygiene Just like old habits die hard, establishing healthy habits at a young age takes work.February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Sponsored by the American Dental Association, the annual campaign is designed to promote the importance of developing good dental hygiene habits at a young
Feb. 23, 2011 Edwards - big base, big part of AV Board of Trade Outlook Conference The Antelope Valley Board of Trade hosted its 39th Annual Business Outlook Conference Feb. 18 and brought in the valley's top government, military, city and business leaders to discuss how the valley is faring during these economic hard times and what's ahead for high desert communities.Brig. Gen.
Feb. 23, 2011 Lancaster says goodbye to aviation and WASP legend Ty Killen The Antelope Valley lost one of its heroes this year when Marguerite "Ty" Killen, who was one of the early members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, died Jan. 17. She was 86.A longtime resident of Lancaster, Calif., Ty, as she was affectionately referred to by friends and relatives, served as a
Feb. 23, 2011 Feline find in the doggone desert Tao and Ran, a happy couple for several years, lay by the pool and nap in the shade while waiting for their daily catered lunch.Tao and Ran, two Northern Chinese leopards, live the good life along with over 70 other exotic felines at the Exotic Feline Breeding Compound's Feline Conservation Center
Feb. 23, 2011 Malaria still can kill; Airmen must take precautions Malaria, which infected more than 100 U.S. servicemembers in 2010, is still a threat that can kill and Airmen need to take precautions to help ensure they don't fall prey to this disease.One hundred thirteen U.S. military members contracted malaria in 2010, According to the Armed Forces Health