Edwards Retiree Appreciation Day helps vets

Nearly 500 military veterans accompanied by family attended the Edwards-sponsored Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 2 to learn about the many benefits that are available to them and their eligible family members.Representatives from about 18 Edwards' organizations and several outside veterans programs

General Eichhorn takes last bird's-eye view of Edwards

Before relinquishing command of the Air Force Flight Test Center this week, Maj. Gen. David J. Eichhorn completed his final proficiency flight here, Oct. 4. General Eichhorn has spent the last three years of his career at Flight Test Nation and moves on to Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., where he

Flight Test Nation 2010 Lakebed Fly-in called a success

For the first time in Edwards' history, nearly 100 civilian general aviation aircraft, and 15 civilian-owned retired warbirds flew in, and landed on the Rosamond Dry Lakebed Oct. 1 to attend Flight Test Nation 2010 Lakebed Fly-In."The primary purpose of this fly-in is to educate the civilian flying

Last Block 25 F-16D leaves Edwards

Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II assumes command of AFFTC

Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II became the 22nd commander of the Air Force Flight Test Center in a ceremony Oct. 5 in Hangar 1600. After a final review of his troops, Maj. Gen. David J. Eichhorn relinquished the center's colors to Gen. Donald J. Hoffman, commander of Air Force Materiel Command,  who

Shuttle Service Offered on Retiree Appreciation Day

Shuttle service will be offered for those driving recreational vehicles to attend Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 2.In addition to the Fam Camp, there will be parking for the RVs at the Base Exchange and bowling alley parking lots. A base shuttle bus will pick up event attendees from those lots and

AFFTC change of command set for Oct. 5

Maj. Gen. David J. Eichhorn will relinquish command of the Air Force Flight Test Center to Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II in a ceremony Oct. 5 here. The ceremony will take place in Hangar 1600 at 10 a.m. Military will wear the uniform of the day and civilians will wear business attire.Gen. Donald J.

Edwards to hold Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 2

The 2010 Retiree Appreciation Day is scheduled for Oct. 2, in Hangar 1600. Doors will open at 8 a.m. with presentations and refreshments from 9 a.m. to noon, and the last hour dedicated to information booths and a live band.Opening remarks will be given by Maj. Gen. David J. Eichhorn, Air Force

Uniform changes effective Oct. 1

Oct. 1 not only signals the beginning of a new fiscal year, it also signifies the time when many uniform changes come into effect. The following is a list of upcoming changes: -- The 2EXX, 3AXXX and 3CXXX legacy badges will no longer be worn.-- The green fleece outer garment must have name, service

Smoking & Fire Safety Tips

Every year, almost 1,000 smokers and non-smokers are killed in home fires caused by cigarettes and other smoking materials. The U.S. Fire Administration and Edwards Air Force Base are working to help prevent home-fire deaths and injuries caused by smoking materials.A lit cigarette accidentally