AFRL engineers teach students to soar

Dr. Shawn Phillips is part of a team of rocket scientists who are dedicated to inspiring children to become scientists too.The deputy chief for the Space and Missile Propulsion Division of the Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards, is a man who loves his work and strives to stimulate an interest

Col. Schwab takes command at 95th Air Base Wing

In a traditional Air Force ceremony July 9, Col. Gregory E. Schwab assumed command as 95th Air Base Wing commander.Colonel Schwab comes to Edwards from Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., where he served as Deputy Director of Cyber Operations, Directorate of Operations, Plans and

Beat the heat with Red Cross Safety tips

As the sweltering summer heat sweeps the nation, the American Red Cross reminds everyone to take precautions against heat-related incidents. Many simple measures can be taken to significantly reduce the chance of getting heat exhaustion and heat stroke.The Red Cross encourages drinking plenty of

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