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
Feb. 23, 2011 Exercise Desert Wind 11-2 readies Team Edwards for real-life emergencies Team Edwards held an Operational Readiness Exercise and Emergency Management Exercise Feb. 14 through 18 to test the base's emergency response capabilities. The weeklong exercise tested the base's emergency response, Airmen mobility process and deployment operations. The purpose of the EME is to
Feb. 23, 2011 Northern Trust Open honors local military members, veterans The frigid winds and cold rain managed to hold off for the better part of the day so Edwards servicemembers could enjoy some professional golf in the sun.Several Edwards personnel were bused down to the posh Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif. to see the third round of the Northern
Feb. 16, 2011 412th Test Wing annual award winners announced The 412th Test Wing announced its 2010 annual award winners Feb. 16.(Airman of the Year)Senior Airman William Rowerdink, 412th Maintenance Group(Noncommissioned Officer of the Year)Staff Sgt. Justin Reese, 412th Maintenance Group(Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year)Senior Master Sgt.
Feb. 16, 2011 Desert students raise money for dog tags, help connect children to deployed parents Desert Junior-Senior High School students banded together to raise more than $400 to help support a cause that captured their hearts - Dog Tags for Kids, which helps children understand their deployed parent is thinking of them.The cause has been going since 2004. That is when Rose Sliepka of
Feb. 16, 2011 AFFTC Command and Staff Annual Award winners announced The Air Force Flight Test Center announced its 2010 annual award winners Feb. 10.Staff/Specialist/Analyst Category:Rita Pope, Reserve Advisor, Manpower and Personnel DirectorateTechnician Category:Dan Harsha, Court Reporter, Staff Judge Advocate OfficeSecretarial/Clerical Category:Deborah Palmer,