Jan. 22, 2009 Lancets flights probe supersonic shockwaves NASA is concluding a series of flight tests to measure shock waves generated by an F-15 in an effort to validate computer models that could be used in designing quieter supersonic aircrafts. The Lift and Nozzle Change Effects on Tail Shock, or Lancets, project is aimed at enabling the development of
Jan. 22, 2009 Team Edwards announces UCI outstanding performers, team With the recently concluded Team Edwards Logistics Standardization and Evaluation Team and Unit Compliance Inspections, the Air Force Materiel Command Inspector General team found 44 outstanding performers and 20 outstanding teams. The Air Force Flight Test Center received an "Excellent" performance
Jan. 21, 2009 Team Edwards UCI journey: 'Excellent' After more than a year of preparation and gargantuan checklists for the Unit Compliance and the Logistics Standardization and Evaluation Team inspections, Team Edwards can take pride in the fact that the Air Force Materiel Command Inspector General team has just stamped the overall Air Force Flight
Jan. 13, 2009 Seven Airmen receive Nonjudicial Punishment Nonjudicial Punishment provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline and also promotes positive behavior changes in servicemembers without the stigma of a court-martial conviction. The following Article 15s were given at Edwards during the fourth
Jan. 13, 2009 Changes come to North Gate Motorists entering or departing Edwards through the North Gate will see significant changes to their daily routine starting soon and for the next several months. As part of a nearly $2 million effort to increase roadway safety and base security, the roadways at and near the North Gate will be
Jan. 12, 2009 Edwards taps 13 Airmen for promotion Several Edwards officers have been selected for promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel. The following were selected for promotion: Duane Gordin Stephen Grotjohn Timothy Jorris Keith Kirk Gregory Meyer Tiffany Pasanen Raul Reyes Michael Rooney Donald Sheesley Teresa Suh Merryl Tengesdal Gregory
Jan. 12, 2009 C-5M Super Galaxy completes developmental testing in Alaska, Australia The C-5M Super Galaxy completed its second and final Integrated Systems Evaluation test, flying a 56-hour, 27,000-mile mission around the Pacific Rim, including stops in Alaska and Australia. The C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program is the second major improvement project for the