Nov. 19, 2009 Edwards hosts colorful first flight Edwards Air Force Base is world renowned for its first flights, but on November 15, a group of individuals from Albuquerque, N.M., Edwards Air Force Base, and surrounding communities gathered early on a cold, bright morning in order to experience a different type of aviation.Before the sun rose, the
Nov. 18, 2009 Edwards falls short first weekend in league Women's Pacific West Military Athletic Conference basketball was played at The Rosburg Fitness Center Nov. 14 and 15.Women's varsity basketball teams from Edwards and Los Angeles Air Force Bases as well as 29 Palms Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Calif., face off once each month, hosted by one of
Nov. 18, 2009 Edwards sergeant brings the 'Payne' An Edwards Airmen competed in the 17th California Open International Taekwondo Championship Oct. 24 at the ADT center, in the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.Tech. Sgt. Lange Payne, a Taekwondo Student from Edwards White Tiger Dojo, received two medals during the California Open International
Nov. 18, 2009 Edwards Officers help cadets prepare for Air Force life Fifteen officers from Edwards visited the United States Air Force Academy Nov.12 and 13, in support of the Cadet Wing Sponsor Program. As part of the AFSC mentorship program established through the Company Grade Officer Council, the 412th Test Wing sponsors Cadet Squadron 14, the "Killer Cobras."
Nov. 16, 2009 AFFTC Safety Office offers Thanksgiving travel tips Thanksgiving is about being with family. Because of this, there will be a rise in highway traffic accidents, with many motorists driving in unfamiliar areas. Caution and patience is paramount so all arrive safely to loved ones. The following tips demonstrate how to navigate through highway traffic
Nov. 16, 2009 Officials announce fiscal 2010 force management measures Air Force officials announced today measures to meet the fiscal 2010 end strength of 331,700, requiring personnel management actions to reduce the force by approximately 3,700 officers and enlisted members through voluntary and involuntary early separation and retirement programs. Eligible Airmen
Nov. 16, 2009 Edwards triumphs over back-to-back foes The Rosburg Fitness Center hosted Pacific West Military Athletic Conference basketball for the West Division Nov. 14 and 15.Teams made up of men and women teams from Edwards, Travis and Los Angeles Air Force Bases as well as 29 Palms Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Calif., face off once each month,
Nov. 13, 2009 Air Force Services Agency launches new Web site The Air Force Services Agency has launched a new Web site to help Airmen stay connected, informed and engaged in programs, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family."The theme of our campaign is 'The Air Force is a great place to live, work and play.' Our focus is to make it even better for our
Nov. 13, 2009 YoAFF T-shirt design competition under way The Air Force Services Agency is promoting a T-shirt design competition on the recently launched myairforcelife.com, now through Dec. 20, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family."The site will feature programs and competitions that will roll out through the year. We are focusing on the 'play'
Nov. 13, 2009 Marines celebrate Corps birthday Marine Corps Aircraft Group 41 Detachment Alpha, gathered at Club Muroc Nov. 10 to celebrate the 234th birthday of the Marine Corps.The event opened with a video message from Gen. James T. Conway, the Marine Corps Commandant, who told those attending the celebration to take a moment to pay tribute