May 20, 2009 Base leadership urges energy conservation Last summer, Team Edwards demonstrated its contribution to reducing the base's utility costs and the strain on the electrical grid system. Base leadership is requiring immediate reduction in electricity usage. As part of this effort, leadership is implementing the following energy conservation
May 20, 2009 Wolfe Avenue to receive repairs The 95th Civil Engineer and Transportation Directorate will repair Wolfe Avenue and Yeager Boulevard intersection beginning May 26 to June 5. The Wolfe and Yeager intersection will be fully closed from May 26, 2 p.m., to June 5, 4 p.m., and traffic will be detoured through the parking lot adjacent
May 20, 2009 Rod and Gun Club hosts shooting competition The Rod and Gun Club hosted the Winter Chain Trap Shooting competition May 16 and 17. The shoot drew competitors from the local area, Southern California and Nevada to compete for the California State Trap Shooters Association's coveted Belt Buckle. Shooters of all ages and skill levels showed off
May 19, 2009 Team Edwards goes Hollywood Scenes from the upcoming movie Ironman II were filmed here May 11 through 13, with the support of about 60 members of Team Edwards taking part as extras and technical advisors. Parts of the first Ironman as well as numerous movies and television shows have also taken advantage of Edwards for filming
May 19, 2009 AFOTEC Det. 5 to receive 20 additional billets The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 5 here will receive 20 additional billets as part of the AFOTEC-wide manpower realignment. Twelve officer, five enlisted and three civilian positions will be reassigned to Detachment 5 as part of the change. "I believe it is a huge
May 19, 2009 Associate units releases outstanding Airmen Edwards' associate units recently released the names of first quarter award winners. Winners will compete for their respective categories for the Team Edwards 1st Quarter Awards. The associate units include 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center
May 19, 2009 AFFTC 1st quarter award winners announced The Air Force Flight Test Center recently announced its top Airmen and civilian winners. These award winners will compete as nominees for Team Edwards 1st Quarter Awards. The following are the first quarter award winners: -- Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman Lugo-Velez, Air Force Flight Test
May 19, 2009 412th TW declares 'best of the best' The 412th Wing recently announced its first quarter award winners. The awardees will move on to compete basewide, where the winners will be announced during the Team Edwards 1st Quarter Awards ceremony at the base theater May 26.The following are first quarter award winners: -- Airman of the
May 18, 2009 412th OSS topples 95th MDG in championship This is what the season comes down to, the 412th Operations Squadron and 95th Medical Group squaring off at the Rosburg Fitness Center May 13 for a chance to be named Intramural Volleyball Champions. Airmen from across the base packed the gym in anticipation of the championship match. "We lost to