July 27, 2010 Edwards students return from leadership camp Three Desert High School students returned home after a week of participating in grueling physical and mental exercises designed to prepare them for future leadership roles.They each said one of the most important lessons they learned while attending the Air Force Services Teen Leadership Camp in
July 27, 2010 95th ABW Career Assistance Advisor position open to applicants Master sergeants at Edwards interested in becoming the 95th Air Base Wing career assistance advisor can apply by sending a message to 95abw.ccc@edwards.af.mil by August 6. Messages must include name, rank, Air Force Specialty Code, time on station, time in service, unit assigned/MAJCOM, commander's
July 23, 2010 Marine Reserves keep 'Phrogs' flying in Peru On board the USS New Orleans off the coast of Peru, Marine reservists attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 are busy keeping the "Phrogs" flying.The squadron is providing all air transport during the multinational military training exercises, Partnership of the Americas and Southern
July 21, 2010 Air Force Instruction 44-121 sets stringent standards An Air Force official guidance memorandum was released June 9 which amends Air Force Instruction 44-121, the "Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program (ADAPT)." This amendment prohibits the use of any intoxicating substances when used in any manner to alter mood or function. This
July 21, 2010 Burger King drive-thru open for business Burger King's drive-thru is open for business until the close of business August 26. Starting August 27, the whole restaurant will close for up-grade renovations to the kitchen.According to Russ Hinrichs, Army-Air Force Exchange Service manager here, the remodeling and renovation project is right
July 21, 2010 Traffic restrictions to aid West Gate construction Traffic changes coming to the West Gate entry control point on Rosamond Boulevard August 1 will require semi-trailer trucks and vehicles with trailers to exit through the North or South gates.Due to construction phasing requirements, vehicles with trailers will be allowed entrance-only through the
July 21, 2010 AFRL to conduct assumption of command Lt. Col. Michael H. Platt will take command of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Detachment 7, during a formal Air Force assumption of command ceremony July 27, at 1 p.m., at Bldg. 8424.Colonel Platt comes to AFRL from the Defense Technology Security Administration where he served as the military
July 21, 2010 412th TW welcomes new command chief Chief Master Sgt. Christopher S. McCollor has assumed the role as 412th Test Wing command chief following the retirement of Chief Master Sgt. Mark S. Brejcha."I am humbled to be part of the Team Edwards legacy and genuinely excited about the future; not so much the machines as the men and women who
July 21, 2010 Base Theater closed for renovation The base theater will be closed for air conditioning renovation July 23 through Aug 14. The current system will be removed and replaced with an energy efficient system that is capable of handling multiple facilities to accommodate base personnel in the theater. If there are any questions during the
July 21, 2010 Colonel Berry assumes 95th MSG top post Col. Harry A. Berry assumed command of the 95th Mission Support Group at a formal Air Force change of command ceremony July 16.Colonel Berry is responsible for more than 12,500 personnel assigned to the Air Force Flight Test Center, Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA's Dryden Flight Research