CVA to put Edwards information weapon system to the test

Just like the aircraft flying combat missions, the computers Edwards Airmen use every day is a weapon system too, in the war for information superiority.The Edwards network repels thousands of attacks daily. Most are turned back by powerful boundary protection servers. But, if even one gets through,

How to ski safely, prevent injuries

Surrounding Edwards, there are five to eight different locations to go skiing within a two hours. Skiing and snowboarding, downhill or alpine is considered a safe sport, accounting for an average of 34 deaths a year, or 0.69 fatalities per million, that is however, providing skiers were have proper

Team Edwards holds retreat ceremony

AFFTC/SEG provides tips for driving safely in the rain

Driving in the rain at Edwards can be unique. After all the rain we've had recently, the ground is saturated. Because of that, it is important for everybody to be careful in the low lying areas where the water has flooded. As it stands, driving can be very dangerous, whether on a normal residential

Edwards captains receive 'major' promotion

Twenty-nine Edwards captains were selected for promotion to major Feb. 4. The following are selected for the promotion: Daniel Daehler - 56th Training SquadronBrian Pena -- 563th Flying Training SquadronThomas Walker -- 563th Flying Training SquadronClifford Scruggs -- 373rd Training SquadronBryan

Operation Get Out of Dodge keeps Edwards Airmen sharp, ready

With the possibility of a short notice Unit Compliance Inspection at anytime, the installation exercise management team held an exercise titled Operation Get Out of Dodge Jan. 25 to the 27.In addition to the possibility of an unforeseen UCI, basewide exercises also allow for all personnel to be

No Tricare hike in 2011 budget request

Tricare recipients will see no increase in their premiums next year if Congress approves that provision of the fiscal 2011 defense budget request, as expected.However, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told reporters Feb. 1 that he wants to work with Congress to find ways to help control escalating

Boeing B-52 With CONECT upgrade accomplishes first test flight

Boeing announced Jan. 28  that a B-52H upgraded with new communication technology successfully accomplished its first test flight at Edwards Air Force Base on Jan. 17. The Combat Network Communications Technology upgrade allows B-52H crews to receive and send real-time digital information during

West Gate construction coming: work phases to minimize impact

work on the third and final stage of a multi-year initiative to upgrade the three base gates will begin on the West Gate Feb. 15. When completed, the West Gate will feature three in-bound car lanes, one truck lane, improved security measures and a new visitor's center located near Centry Circle.

Super Bowl food safety

Many of us wait all season for that ultimate Sunday celebration, a time where the two best NFL teams battle it out for the title of "Super Bowl Champions". It is a time filled with opening our homes to family and friends, providing a plethora of food and drink and gathering around the 60" plasma