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.

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

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

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

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

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

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