Feb. 18, 2010 U.S. General officers visit Kyrgyz school What's the one thing that will inevitably make a grown woman burst into tears? Airmen from the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, including Gen. Donald Hoffman, Commander of Air Force Materiel Command, found out the answer Feb. 9, 2010.They handed out clothing - including warm coats, gloves and
Feb. 18, 2010 Edwards Airman, provides security, supports honor guard for Southwest Asia unit She's thousands of miles away from her hometown of Wichita, Kansas, but Airman Lyndee Bennett is among Airmen who are frontline defenders at deployed air bases worldwide. Bennett is a security forces journeyman assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at a non-disclosed base in
Feb. 17, 2010 95th ABW honors annual award winners The 95th Air Base Wing announced its Annual Award winners during a ceremony at Club Muroc Feb.12. The following are the Team Edwards Annual Award winners: -- Airman of the Year: Airman 1st Class Alexis Rivera-Maldonado, 95th Communication Group-- Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Tech. Sgt.
Feb. 17, 2010 AFFTC Ground Safety Office offers snowboarding safety tips One of the most common causes of snowboarding injury is lack of skill. This is because the majority of injuries occur when the snowboarder loses control, and because the novice lacks proper instruction, the boarder's time in the sport is often cut short. Sprains and fractures are the most common
Feb. 17, 2010 Laser scores success The Missile Defense Agency demonstrated the potential use of directed energy to defend against ballistic missiles when the Airborne Laser Testbed (ALTB) successfully destroyed a boosting ballistic missile Thursday night. The ALTB or YAL 1-A is part of the 417th Flight Test Squadron here. Lt. Col.
Feb. 17, 2010 Running with the Wing A couple weeks ago I volunteered to join the 412th Test Wing on their monthly run Feb.1. Airmen, both officer and enlisted that make up the 412th TW, take part in a 5-kilometer run down the flightline. There is the obvious physical training aspect to this run, but I feel it goes even beyond that. It
Feb. 17, 2010 Who let the dogs out:Year-long effort culminates with dog park opening The opening of the Team Edwards "Bark Park" was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 12. This attractive park offers base residents a unique amenity, which enhances the quality of life for base residents and their pets."If you build it, they will come. And here they are," said Chief Master
Feb. 11, 2010 Edwards basketball team looks forward to promising postseason When the Pacific West Military Athletic Conference tipped-off Oct.1, 12 teams, aspired to be crowned league champion. Half have already been eliminated on their way to the League Championship Tournament at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Feb. 20, from that tournament; only one team will advance to San
Feb. 10, 2010 AFFTC Legal Office explains the Presidential Election Campaign Fund Each year, millions of people misinterpret the question regarding campaign funds on their 1040 federal tax returns. Most taxpayers check the "no" box because of the mistaken belief that they are being asked to donate their money to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. The concept of the
Feb. 10, 2010 Edwards 2010 AFAF campaign begins Edwards six-week campaign to raise money for the Air Force Assistance Fund began Feb. 8 and will run through March 19.According to the Air Force Assistance Fund Web site, The AFAF was established to provide for an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to the