Edwards renames streets to honor aviation pioneers

To better portray the history of the Army Air Corps, Air Force, and Edwards part in that history, military and civilian alike, who have made significant contributions, Civil Engineering will remove 50 old street name signs and replace them with new street name signs starting June 16.Street names

Edwards moves forward to restore historic street names

Flight Test Nation's streets once again will bear the names of aerial pioneers who have contributed to Edward's unique history and heritage."Over the years, Edwards has named its streets for people, military and civilian alike, who have made significant contributions to the Army Air Corps, Air Force

Edwards' Bill Gries honored with 'Silver Snoopy'

417th FLTS has new commander

Lt. Col. Jeffrey E. Warmka assumed command of the 417th Flight Test Squadron June 10 from Lt. Col. Michael R. Contratto.  Col. Colin Miller, 412th Operations Group commander, officiated the ceremony at Edwards South Base.  Colonel Warmka is a command pilot with more than 2,200 flying hours,

Ridley Mission Control Center turns 30

The heart of the Air Force Flight Test Center turns 30 years old June 12. Ridley Mission Control Center was dedicated in 1980 with a small ribbon cutting ceremony. The control center, which was built for $6.5 million, is named for Col. Jackie L. Ridley, a former test pilot, engineer and architect of

New mammography capability coming to Edwards clinic

The 95th Medical Group will unveil an innovative leap in technology for its screening mammography program as early as July 1.The Diagnostic Imaging Element is adding computed radiography imaging technology, which will have many advantages over the technology it replaces.  These include:· Reduced

Colonel Dunlop assumes command of 412th TW

On a warm Edward's high desert morning Col. Dawn M. Dunlop assumed command of the 412th Test Wing during a change of command ceremony at Edwards. Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn, Air Force Flight Test Center commander, officiated the ceremony where Col. Dunlop assumed command from Brig. Gen. William J.

AFFTC leads the way to 'the Rock'

Seventy-two bike riders mounted up for the nearly 80-mile round trip ride from Building 1 on Edwards Main Base to the Air Force Research Laboratory, 'the Rock', that officially kicked off Motorcycle Safety Day June 1."The whole purpose for this ride, besides having a good time, is to emphasize and

Slow down, drive safely

Base motorists are reminded to reduce their speed according to the limits posted in the construction zones at the West Gate. "There have been anywhere from three to five citations issued in one day for this area as people fail to slow down especially during times when traffic is light," said Tech.

Edwards water safety report to be released

The report is out and the verdict is in, Edwards' tap water continues to be safe to drink, according to an annual report on water quality put out by 2nd Lt. Nadia Halim, 95th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, environmental element chief for Bioenvironmental.The report comes as no surprise to the