Oct. 4, 2010 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
Sept. 30, 2010 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
Sept. 27, 2010 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.
Sept. 27, 2010 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
Sept. 24, 2010 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
Sept. 22, 2010 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
Sept. 22, 2010 Edwards bids farewell to wingman, police officer, friend Staff Sgt. Brian M. Carragher was remembered at a memorial service Sept. 22 for his easy smile, quick wit and infectious laugh, and as one who personified the Airman's ethos and served his country honorably at home and abroad.The base theater, where the service was held, was nearly filled to
Sept. 22, 2010 Avoid using Edwards West Gate entrance Oct. 1 The Edwards West Gate entrance should not be used Oct. 1 by anyone who can reasonably avoid using it, base officials say. The base is hosting a fly-in on Rosamond Dry Lakebed that will cause lengthy delays in both directions during all commuting hours.Anyone who can use the North or South gates
Sept. 22, 2010 Formation flight system keeps C-17s in line The 418th Flight Test Squadron concluded flight testing this week to evaluate modifications made to the C-17 Globemaster III formation flight system.The flight test required multiple C-17s to fly in formation to test and validate how the FFS performs. The FFS enables the pilot to monitor and fly the
Sept. 19, 2010 Edwards Airman dies of gunshot wounds An Edwards Airmen died today from gunshot wounds suffered at a California City residence.Dead is Staff Sgt. Brian M. Carragher, a military working dog handler assigned to the 95th Security Forces Squadron.At approximately 7:40 p.m. California City Police notified the Edwards AFB Command Post of the