Oct. 13, 2009 Air Force Releases Results of T-38 Accident Investigation An Air Force accident investigation board has determined that a failure in the rudder operating mechanism caused the crash of a T-38 aircraft on a training mission 12 miles north of Edwards AFB, Calif., on May 21, 2009. The report states the failure was most likely due to maintenance issues. Major
Oct. 13, 2009 Northrop Grumman unveils Euro Hawk® Calling it the European eyes in the skies, Northrop Grumman and Germany's EADS Defence and Security-- together unveiled Germany's first unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, the Euro Hawk®. The Northrop Grumman-built aircraft, which looks a lot like its American cousin, the Global Hawk, is a flying
Oct. 9, 2009 95th MDG holds off 412th EWG The 95th Medical Group pulled off a two-point win over the 412th Electronic Warfare Group 14-12 in intramural football at Wings Field here Oct. 6. "We're strong offensively and defensively," said Donald Hart, 95th MDG coach. "We can move the ball on anybody, we can score on anybody, and defensively
Oct. 8, 2009 Edwards outlines permitted/prohibited Items for Flight Test Nation 2009 As Flight Test nation 2009 at Edwards nears, visitors are reminded of what items will and will not be allowed onto base. Are folding/beach chairs allowed? Yes. Attendees may bring lawn chairs, shade umbrellas, blankets, large towels, etc., into the air show area. However, please leave the lawn chair
Oct. 8, 2009 Edwards releases Flight Test Nation schedule Gates open for Flight Test Nation 2009 Oct. 17 at 7 a.m. Aerial demonstrations officially begin at 10 a.m. with Brig. Gen. (ret) Chuck Yeager and Maj. Gen. (ret) Joe Engle breaking the sound barrier in two F-16s Opening remarks by Maj. Gen. David J. Eichhorn commander USAF Flight Test Center Golden
Oct. 7, 2009 Seven signs of terrorism 1. Surveillance: Someone recording or monitoring activities. This may include the use of cameras (either still or video), note taking, drawing diagrams, annotating on maps or using binoculars or other vision-enhancing devices. 2. Elicitation: People or organizations attempting to gain information
Oct. 7, 2009 AFAS 'gives parents a break' The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) recognizes that Air Force families are subject to unique stresses due to the nature of military life -- deployments, remote tours of duty, extended working hours, etc. Families are often separated from spouses as well as from extended family members who might
Oct. 6, 2009 Team Edwards welcomes AFOTEC DET 1 A ceremony to recognize the activation of the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 1 was held in Hangar 1810 here Oct. 2. "Today the men and women of AFOTEC activate a new detachment and assign a new commander," said Capt. Kevin Tanner, ceremony narrator. Maj. Gen. Stephen