Oct. 23, 2009 95th SFS dominates 4th quarter, advances in playoffs The 95th Security Force Squadron team faced off against the 95th Force Support Squadron team in the Edwards intramural football playoffs at Wings Field Oct. 21. Going into the final quarter of the game, both teams had scored twice and neither was able to convert on the extra point or two-point
Oct. 23, 2009 Commander hosts reception following air show Edwards Air Force Base opened it gates Oct. 17 and invited the public to come see what the U.S. Air Force Flight Test Center is all about. The public accepted that invitation in a big way and nearly 225,000 visitors swarmed the base and became a part of the celebration of Flight Test Nation 2009 Air
Oct. 23, 2009 Flight Test Nation 2009 provides unique experience for 225,000 visitors Flight Test Nation 2009 astounded 225,000 visitors from across the world as they got the opportunity to see some of the nation's newest aircraft along with various historical ones. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the X-15, FTN-09 was the first Air Show hosted by Team Edwards since 2006. "The
Oct. 22, 2009 California hosts job fair for servicemembers The State of California's Employment Development Department is hosting "Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet" job and resource fair Oct. 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Warner Center Marriott Hotel, Woodland Hills, Calif. The fair is for veterans, National Guard and Reservists returning from active duty. Interested
Oct. 22, 2009 H1N1 Situation Update According to the Centers for Disease Control, influenza like illness activity continues to increase in the United States. Hospitalized influenza cases are higher than usually expected for this time of year and influenza activity is being reported as widespread in 41 states. How does H1N1 compare to
Oct. 21, 2009 ARRA expands Homeowners Assistance Program Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Homeowners Assistance Program has been expanded to financially compensate a larger number of eligible military and civilian federal employee homeowners. In February 2009, Congress enacted ARRA, an economic stimulus package intended to
Oct. 21, 2009 Gathering of Eagles celebrates X-15 anniversary It was a night for celebrating and reminiscing for the more than 400 people who came to the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds Oct. 16 to hear the tales of an era long gone from some of the amazing people who lived it. The event was the Gathering of Eagles' annual banquet, which this year celebrated the
Oct. 15, 2009 Edwards releases most recent Flight Test Nation schedule The following is the most recent schedule for Edwards' Open House and Air Show "Flight Test Nation" on Oct. 17:10:00 a.m. -- F-16 Twin Sonic Boom - Brig. Gen. Charles Yeager and Maj. Gen. Joe Engle 10:01 a.m. -- U.S. Army Golden Knights Flag Jump 10:05 a.m. -- Welcome to Edwards by Maj. Gen.
Oct. 14, 2009 Air Show Shuttle bus service Shuttle bus stops are located at the entrance to the flightline parking areas. Continuous shuttle bus service will be available to and from the parking area. Base residents will be provided shuttles running continuously from the intersections of Hercules and Forbes, Payne and Bailey, Blackbird and