June 12, 2009 Free Concert to Feature Gabriel and Underwood Col. Arnald D. Gabriel, Conductor Emeritus of the Air Force Band, will guest conduct the Los Angeles Pierce Symphonic Winds in a free outdoor concert in Woodland Hills on August 2, that will also feature saxophone soloist Dale Underwood, retired Master Chief Musician, Navy Band. The repertoire will
June 12, 2009 TRICARE Communicators Receive National Kudos The hard work of TRICARE Communications and Customer Service paid off recently, when several products and campaigns were honored with national awards. Heading the list of awards were three Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards from the 2009 National Association of Government Communicators competition.
June 10, 2009 Air Force officials revise fitness program The need for a "clear, understandable and simpler" fitness program will mean significant changes to the Air Force's current fitness program, said the service's top officer during a senior leadership conference held June 4 through 6 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Air Force Chief of Staff
June 10, 2009 Entry control point upgrades to increase base security Editor's note: This article is the first in a two-part series highlighting the current gate construction effort. Edwards current process of construction and upgrade began with the North Gate, nearing its completion, work on the next gate began June 9. The project will cost about $2.2 million for
June 10, 2009 412th MXLS turns pitcher's duel to slugfest, smashes AFRL The 412th Maintenance Logistics Squadron trailed the Air Force Research Labratory by one point, Going into the third inning, with both teams combining for a total of seven points. It was in that inning that the 412th MXLS took control of the game, scoring 12 runs. After the 412th MXLS's dominant
June 10, 2009 Dental clinic provides advice on grillz Grillz, or fronts have been worn by hip-hop artists since the early 1980s. Today they continue to be very popular and are worn by celebrities from Flava Flav to Marilyn Manson. Although these appliances may be a popular trend, they can pose potential dental problems such as inability to bite or
June 10, 2009 F-22 Raptor team receives AFMC award The F-22 Raptor Increment 3.1 Modification Team with the 412th Test Wing recently received the opportunity to represent the Air Force Materiel Command in the Air Force for the Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award. The award recognizes teams, which used a systematic approach to enhance mission
June 9, 2009 NASA sonic boom tests set for Thursday The NASA Dryden Flight Research Center will be conducting a series of F/A-18 flights on June 11, that could result in multiple sonic booms being heard in the local area. The booms would occur roughly between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. June 12 is a backup flight date if the flights cannot be completed on
June 9, 2009 Appropriate swimming attire Many people, especially those who know how to swim, don't feel they are at risk for drowning. They think having life jackets on the boat is enough and, if anything happens they can just put them on. This makes as much sense as putting on your seatbelt right before an accident. Federal requirements
June 3, 2009 AFRL Propulsion Directorate Edwards site receives new commander The Air Force Research Laboratory Propulsion Directorate Edwards site welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony June 1. Col. David Blanks assumed the command from Col. Alexander Giczy. Col. Michael Fabian, AFRL Propulsion Directorate deputy director, officiated the