DOD begins phasing out SSN-carrying IDs

As part of Social Security Number Reduction Plan, Department of Defense recently began eliminating Social Security Numbers from identification cards. "These changes are being made by DOD to protect the safety and identity of the cardholders," said Mary Cassella, 95th Force Support Squadron site

95th MDG preparing for H1N1 virus

As the H1N1 virus makes news across America, the 95th Medical Group is preparing to deal with the virus and combat potential outbreaks at Edwards. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the H1N1 virus, often referred to as "swine flu," spreads from human to human. It has

417th FLTS plunders 31st TES, 2-0

In a game that saw 10 lead changes and was constantly tied, the 417th Flight Test Squadron found a way to beat the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron when the game was on the line. "Both teams played well," said Matt Keller, 417th FLTS team member. "We just got a couple of good brakes and more balls

EOD Airman receives Air Force Commendation Medal

SFS Airman jumps at chance to save lives

On his way to Lancaster, Calif., then Senior Airman Joseph Haller, 95th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, was called to duty. Not by his commander or flight chief, Sergeant Haller's duty was to prevent an accident and save lives. Driving on Highway 14 with his wife, Sergeant Haller did what no

'Desert Rats' reunite 30 years after last patrol

The 6510th Security Police 'Desert Rats' last patrolled the streets of Edwards when the first floppy-disk drive for small computers had just shipped, Starsky and Hutch was a hit television show on ABC, and rock music pioneer Elvis Presley was still performing. Now, more than 30 years later, the

SFS gears up for 101 Critical Days of Summer

The temperatures are rising and days are getting longer. It can only mean one thing -- the 101 Critical Days of Summer are approaching. To prepare for the 101 Critical Days of Summer, members of the 95th Security Forces Squadron received training from a few local police departments, including the

Edwards DEFY partners with AFFTC Museum

In an effort to provide community support and awareness, the Drug Education for Youth have partnered with the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum in hopes of drawing attention to and support for both organizations. On April 18, a group of youth with DEFY worked on pulling weeds around the aircraft

AFMC releases new dorm smoking policy

Air Force Materiel Command recently released a policy prohibiting dormitory residents from smoking in and around the dormitory areas. "The purpose of this policy is more about safety and fire hazard initiative," said Kevin Jones, Unaccompanied Housing manager. "For those individuals who continue to

17-year-old breaks Rat Race record

18:22. Call it crazy, but that's how fast a speedster conquered Air Force Research Laboratory Propulsion Directorate's 2nd Annual Rocket Ridge Rat Race at Leuhman Ridge April 24. In a man vs. nature struggle, Joel Martinez, a Pete Knight High School senior student, overcame strong wind, high