Nov. 9, 2010 Edwards Designated Drivers program sends clear message, 'Don't drink and drive' The Designated Drivers Program is a service offered year-round at Edwards and its surrounding communities. Fortunately, it's a service that doesn't require constant use, but with the holiday season nearing, the need for a designated driver is expected to grow.Driving while under the influence can be
Nov. 9, 2010 412th TW recognizes workers for their achievements Dozens of the 412th Test Wing workforce were recognized for their hard work and service at the wing's quarterly award ceremony Nov. 4. Col. Dawn M. Dunlop, 412th TW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher S. McCollor, 412th TW command chief, presided over the 3rd quarter ceremony in the Base
Nov. 9, 2010 Career Assistance Advisor available on Edwards to help Airmen with career decisions Career decisions for Airmen can be tough at times. At a certain point Airmen may find themselves trying to decide whether or not they should re-enlist, retrain or apply for a special duty. Sometimes they may need a little guidance.Edwards' new Career Assistance Advisor, Master Sgt. Douglas
Nov. 5, 2010 AFFTC 3rd Quarter award winners The Air Force Flight Test Center announced its 3rd quarter award winners. Congratulations to all!(Secretarial/Clerical Category) Deborah Palmer, AFFTC/JA, Administrative Discharge Clerk(Staff/Specialist/Analyst Category) Albert Ostrander, AFFTC/PK, Contracting Officer (Supervision/Management
Nov. 3, 2010 Base library showcases local art, introduces self-checkout system The Edwards Base Library has recently begun a new program in which they will now be showcasing artwork created by artists from Edwards and throughout the Antelope Valley. In addition, they have also added a new self-checkout system to help customers check out their own library books if staff members
Nov. 2, 2010 Double the blades means more power, efficiency The 418th Flight Test Squadron is currently testing a C-130H3 cargo plane equipped with Hamilton Sundstrand NP 2000 propellers.The new eight-bladed composite propellers are shaped to provide additional thrust in the takeoff and low airspeed range while using the current C-130 engines.Regular C-130
Nov. 2, 2010 Fitness Center Annex reopens The Fitness Center Annex, formerly known as the Family Fitness Center, opened for business, Nov. 1, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II, Air Force Flight Test Center Commander, cut the ceremonial ribbon along with base leadership and members of the fitness center staff.The
Nov. 1, 2010 BAF reduces risks and costs of flight test The Benefield Anechoic Facility, known to most on base as "the BAF," is an intricate part of the Air Force Flight Test Center and is involved with testing almost every airplane, domestic and foreign, that comes to Edwards.The BAF was built back in the 1980s to support Rockwell North American's
Oct. 28, 2010 Edwards IDS team reminds civilians, 'We're here for you' Concerned about the well-being of civilian employees, particularly the number of suicides, Air Force Materiel Command recently kicked off the AFMC Civilian Workforce Wellness Program.In this program, the Edwards Integrated Delivery System, which is a committee of all of the base's helping agencies,
Oct. 22, 2010 Fallen Marine comes home The remains of Lance Cpl. Joseph C. Lopez, United States Marine Corps, of Rosamond, Calif., return home from combat operations in Afghanistan. Lance Corporal Lopez, 26, died Oct. 14, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine