Sept. 4, 2019 Precision Impact Range Area enhances test capabilities Winding roads snake through the desert and the hot summer sun scorches down on sandy expansions of land at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Within these twisting roads and sandy spaces lies one of the Air Force’s most valuable test resources, the Precision Impact Range Area (PIRA).
Feb. 3, 2015 Pre-inspection survey As you all know by now, Air Force Materiel Command Inspector General will be conducting a Unit Effectiveness Inspection on our wing this March. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase all the amazing things you do on a daily basis! It is also a way to find out where we can improve as a wing so
Sept. 17, 2019 Prescribed burns keep Edwards safe from wildfires Prescribed burns near Piute Ponds help keep invasive species of grass at bay and mitigates risk of wildfires.
April 11, 2019 Prescribed fire burns on Edwards scheduled to begin April 28 While wildland fire is not a common occurrence on Edwards AFB, fire management is a pivotal activity that can affect natural resource management activities and provide man-made asset protection.Prescribed fire burn activities are planned for the Muroc Lake Golf Course near Rosamond Blvd. and Old
Sept. 5, 2014 Prescriptions for hydrocodone-containing meds changing On Aug. 22, the Drug Enforcement Agency changed all hydrocodone-containing products to Schedule II, a tightly-controlled classification that will change how it is prescribed and dispensed. Products that contain hydrocodone include medications such as Vicodin and Norco, and many generic formulations.
Feb. 7, 2012 President nominates next AFMC commander, first female Air Force 4-star When the leadership of Air Force Materiel Command changes later this year, the command will be led by a familiar face who will make Air Force history when she takes the reins of AFMC.On Feb. 6, President Barack Obama nominated Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger to the rank of general and as the next
Feb. 8, 2018 President nominates Schaefer for second star President Donald Trump nominated Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, for promotion to the rank of major general. Secretary of Defense James Mattis announced Feb. 7 the names of dozens of general and flag officers who were nominated for promotion by the president. Schaefer has served
April 15, 2024 President nominates test wing commander to brigadier general President Joe Biden last week nominated Col. Douglas Wickert, commander of the 412th Test Wing at Edwards AFB and Air Force Plant 42, for promotion to brigadier general.
Dec. 16, 2014 Presidential order excuses federal employees from duty Dec. 26 President Obama signed an Executive Order excusing federal employees from duty on Dec. 26.For civilian personnel:This order falls within the scope of laws regulating the observance of holidays. Dec. 26 will be considered a holiday for purposes of pay and leave documentation. Timecards should be
Dec. 17, 2008 Presidential order excuses federal employees from duty Dec. 26 President Bush signed an Executive Order excusing federal employees from duty on Dec. 26. For civilian personnel: This order falls within the scope of laws regulating the observance of holidays. Dec. 26 will be considered a holiday for purposes of pay and leave documentation. Timecards should be