• 412th AMXS offers better, more productive approach to fitness

    The Air Force's new Fitness Instruction, AFI 36-2905, takes effect July 1.Test failures are projected to increase, due in no small part to the 1.5-mile run. This is a result of both the new component minimum and its increased contribution to the overall score: 60 percent under the new instruction as

  • TRICARE Extends Web-based Counseling Program

    To continue giving beneficiaries the help they need, the TRICARE Assistance Program has been extended through March 20, 2011. This demonstration program lets beneficiaries use the Internet and a Web cam to speak "face-to-face" with mental health counselors 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the

  • NASA IceBridge mission prepares for study of arctic glaciers

    NASA's Operation IceBridge mission, the largest airborne survey of Earth's polar ice, kicks off its second year of study when NASA aircraft arrive in Greenland March 22.NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory departed the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif. for Thule, Greenland,

  • AAFES to Award Slam Dunk of a Trip

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Coca-Cola are teaming up to offer exchange shoppers a shot at a free collegiate weekend of a lifetime. Two grand prize winners will each receive a trip for two to their favorite college town, including deluxe hotel accommodations for two nights, airfare and

  • Edwards Airmen receive promotion

    Air Force officials recently selected seven Edwards officers for promotion.The following Edwards Airmen were selected for promotion:ColonelMichael R. Contratto - 417th Flight Test SquadronJimmie L. Mitchell, Jr. - 445th Flight Test SquadronMichael J. Stephens - Air War CollegeLieutenant

  • Edwards Airman discharged, confined for AWOL

    An Airman from the 95th Security Forces Squadron was sentenced to a bad conduct discharge and 30 days confinement during a special court-martial here March 11. Airman Basic Matthew J. Lopez, pleaded guilty to a charge of Absence Without Leave, an offense under Article 86 of the Uniform Code of

  • AFFTC announces annual award winners

    The Air Force Flight Test Center recently announced the installation's annual award winners.The following are the annual award winners: -- Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Matthew J. Mosko, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Egress Systems specialist, briefed the Joint Strike Fighter program to 13

  • Safety first, two Edwards Squadrons win awards

    Safety is of the utmost importance to any organization and even more so in the Air Force. Here in the high desert, there's probably nothing more vital than the safety of pilots in the air and personnel on the ground. That's why two squadrons at Edwards have been recognized for their safety. The Air