Nov. 9, 2010 Edwards honors vets in Antelope Valley Veterans' Parade Edwards' own Blue Eagle Color Guard and about 100 select Airmen from the 412th Test Wing and the 95th Air Base Wing marched in the 2nd Annual Antelope Valley Veterans' Parade in Quartz Hill Nov. 6.The 95th Air Base Wing dressed in their Blues and 412th Test Wing composite dressed in their Airmen
Nov. 9, 2010 Porras receives 'Dare to Soar' award Mr. Fred Porras, a civilian security officer assigned to 95th Security Forces Squadron, recently received the 'Dare to Soar' award from the Edwards' Chief's Group."'Dare to Soar' is an award that is presented to military and civilian members who are recognized for going above and beyond their
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