March 11, 2009 Eight Airmen complete MCMAP Eight Edwards Airmen became the first to receive tan belts in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program during a graduation ceremony at the Rosburg Fitness Center March 6. "MCMAP teaches students basic hand-to-hand combat," said Tech. Sgt. Christopher Greene, 412th Maintenance Squadron precision
March 10, 2009 Edwards strengthens ties with local communities In an effort to strengthen the installation's relationship with the local community, the Air Force Flight Test Center has set up Edwards Community Council, providing open dialogue between the base and Antelope Valley. Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn, AFFTC commander, is spearheading the council to reach
March 10, 2009 AFMC leaders urged to focus on nuclear sustainment, command priorities From a top priority of robust nuclear sustainment to increased warfighter support and resource conservation, Gen. Donald Hoffman, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, charged his center and wing commanders along with AFMC headquarters staff to make the command's priorities a fundamental part of
March 5, 2009 Dental Operations Flight recognizes children's dental health The Edwards dental staff visited base schools Feb. 24 and 27 to teach students the basics of oral hygiene and the importance of it because of the lifelong benefits of good dental health in recognition of National Children's Dental Health Month. "National Children's Dental Health month is a national
March 5, 2009 Eight Edwards Airmen selected for promotion Air Force officials selected eight Team Edwards master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant. The following were selected for promotion to the rank of senior master sergeant.Eric An -- Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 5 Julia Blair -- 95th Security Forces
March 4, 2009 AFMC considers 412th Munitions Flight outstanding Four munitions specialists bested their Air Force Materiel Command competition for outstanding munitions professional of the fourth quarter. Senior Airman Jonathan Ethier won the AFMC Outstanding Munitions Professional Airman of the Fourth Quarter award Master Sgt. Jermaine Washington received the
March 4, 2009 Car Care Center receives updates, repairs With recent changes to the gas pumps at the Edwards Car Care Center, motorists should be more aware of proper fueling procedures, as there are newly installed diagnostic systems at each pump that are required by California state law. "The new in-station diagnostics emissions system is a safety
March 4, 2009 Team Edwards to host installation run As part of Team Edwards' commitment to the fit-to-fight program, a 2.3-mile installation run is scheduled for March 13. The run will start and finish at the Commissary parking lot. Units will form in the southwestern section of the parking lot by 7:15 a.m. The formation will exit the parking lot,
March 2, 2009 95th CG receives five AFMC awards The 95th Communications Group received five Air Force Materiel Command Warfighting and Integration and Chief Information Officer awards for 2008.Military Communication and Information Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Robert J. Brown Civilian Assistant Specialist of the Year: Monica A. Hall