Oct. 24, 2011 SRA Thomas Castro is Warrior of the Week Warrior of the Week Senior Airman Thomas C. CastroAerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman412th Maintenance SquadronEdwards AFB, Calif.Hometown: Vallejo, California When did you join the Air Force? 2007Why did you join? My decision to join the Air Force was inspired by my family members that have
Oct. 21, 2011 Staff Sergeant Soars, receives award from Team Edwards Chiefs Group Staff Sgt. Fatima Zamudio, public health technician, 95th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, was surprised by the Edwards Chiefs Group during a unit staff meeting Oct. 20, awarded the group's "Dare to Soar Award," for the actions she took to respond to a key need in the C-17 program.Staff Sgt. Zamudio
May 24, 2012 Staff Sgt. Barnhill is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week Name: Jacob BarnhillRank: Staff Sgt.Duty Title: Lead Research Laboratory Instrumentation technicianHometown: Columbia, S.C.When did you join the Air Force? August 2004Why did you join the Air Force? I wanted to follow in my father's footsteps. Being a military brat, I was interested in travelling
Nov. 7, 2011 Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Mathieu is Warrior of the Week Hometown: Citrus Heights, Calif.When did you join the Air Force? November 2002Why did you join?I needed a change in my life...set out on a different, more prosperous, honorable path.What do you like most about your job? I enjoy the adrenaline rush, the traveling, and opportunities to work with a
July 16, 2012 Staff Sgt. Kimberly Blackwell is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week Name: Kimberly BlackwellRank: Staff Sgt. Duty Title: NCOIC, Airfield Management Training, 412th Operations Support SquadronHometown: San Antonio, TexasWhen did you join the Air Force? March 19, 2002Why did you join the Air Force? I wanted a chance to serve my country and travel.What do you like most
April 19, 2012 Staff Sgt. Lewis is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week Name: Johnathan LewisRank: Staff Sgt.Duty Title: Weapons Standardization Load crew memberDuty Section: Weapons Standardization, 412th Maintenance GroupHometown: Anniston, Ala.When did you join the Air Force? May 16, 2006Why did you join the Air Force? Education and health benefits.What do you like
July 5, 2012 Staff Sgt. Randall Earby is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week Rank: Staff Sgt.Duty Title: Police Services NCOICUnit: 95th Security Forces SquadronHometown: Phoenix, Ariz.When did you join the Air Force? June 3, 2003Why did you join the Air Force? I come from a military family and was raised to appreciate the benefits of serving in the armed forces. My father
Oct. 31, 2011 Staff Sgt. Sergio Baez is the Warrior of the Week Warrior of the Week Staff Sergeant Sergio L. BaezB-52 Suitability Evaluator, 31st Test and Evaluation SquadronHometown: Batavia, Ill.When did you join the Air Force? March 2007Why did you join? I joined to make a difference and to prove to myself I can be a leader. Joining the Air Force has allowed
Jan. 14, 2026 Stanford researchers and Air Force partner to test AI copilots A flight-simulation platform and in-aircraft testing aim to show how AI could help pilots make safer decisions in emergencies.