Faith, Family, Energy and Oxygen: Colonel Jerry & Michelle Gandy "walked the walk" in caring for Edwards

Tucked among the lazy rolling knolls at midpoints between the Big Easy and Meridian, a young ROTC cadet pondered two things distinctly on December 23, 1981; one, who was the young woman whom had smitten him only minutes before and, two, how was he going to get past her football player brother.So

Fireworks highlight Edwards' Summer Bash Independence Day celebration

Commemorating the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Edwards held its 19th annual Summer Bash in grand style.Summer Bash 2010 kicked off July 2 at 4 p.m. on Wings and Roberts Fields and wrapped up about six hours later with a 22-minute fireworks extravaganza. Just

Test Pilot School welcomes new commandant

The United States Air Force Test Pilot School welcomed its 39th commandant July 7. Col. Noel Zamot assumed the role from outgoing commandant Col. Terry M. Luallen.The change of command ceremony was held in the TPS's Dick Scobee auditorium and was officiated by 412th Test Wing commander, Col. Dawn M.

Euro Hawk makes first flight

Savings at commissary care of rescue crews

Firefighters from Edwards responded to a 911 call from the commissary July 1. Employees began evacuating customers at approximately 6:52 p.m. when a large water leak caused flooding in the store. "This is the worst time for this to happen," said Craig Gilliam, Fire Station 2 division chief. "We need

MJUSD seeks Governing Board representative

NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE - Governing Board member Tim Balas has resigned from his seat on the Board (Office B), effective June 4, 2010, creating a vacancy on the Muroc Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees. At their Regular Board Meeting on June 9, 2010, the Board decided

95th Air Base Wing to conduct Change of Command

The 95th Air Base Wing has scheduled its change of command ceremony for 9:05  a.m. at Building 3000, July 9.Col. Gregory E. Schwab will assume command of the 95th Air Base Wing from Col. Jerry L. Gandy. Colonel Schwab comes to Edwards from Air Force Headquarters, Washington, D.C., where he served as

New guidance - stop and help desert tortoises cross road if safe to do so

The way a desert tortoise was killed on base a few weeks ago has prompted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to change its recommendation for motorists travelling on base. If you see a desert tortoise on a roadway, help it across the road if it is safe to do so.In June, an adult female tortoise was

AFFTC sees changes under Air Force restructuring plan

Some Edwards groups and squadrons were restructured June 30 to align those organizations with the new Air Force manning and standardization guidelines as well as the Air Force Acquisition Improvement Plan.  The move follows guidance the base received in May when Air Force Materiel Command officials

Burger King to get internal overhaul, fresh look

Beginning July 12, Burger King here will undergo a full internal overhaul with associated construction to help better serve its customers and provide a more pleasant dining area."The remodeling will be accomplished in two phases," said Mr. Russ Hinrichs, Edwards' Army Air Force Exchange Service