Officials release facts about new GI Bill

Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs officials are working out the details of a new education benefit recently approved by Congress that goes into effect August 1, 2009. "The absolute most important part of the new G.I Bill is that none of it takes effect until next year," said Rita Hughson,

Enlisted discuss base matters

Combat Dining Out: Cheap tickets, good food, competitive fun

To promote esprit de corps among Team Edwards, the Middle-Tier Association is hosting a Combat Dining Out at Wings Field Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. A combat dining out is a formal military function that brings together units from across the base in an attempt to build camaraderie and social networking. It's

Dare to Soar

F-22 Raptor performs first supersonic SDB drop

On July 11, the 411th Flight Test Squadron passed a milestone as an F-22 Raptor travelling at supersonic speed dropped a GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb for the first time. The first supersonic SDB drop was part of a safe separation test currently being performed to integrate the bomb with the F-22. The

Annual duck blind drawing slated Aug. 9

Waterfowl hunters can participate in the annual duck blind drawing scheduled Aug. 9, at the Rod and Gun Activity, building 210. Base hunting permits can be submitted to drawing officials from 9 a.m. until the actual drawing begins, which will be at approximately 10 a.m. Duck blind reservations are

NASA researchers evaluate sensor technology

NASA researchers are evaluating an advanced, fiber optic-based sensing technology that could aid development of active control of wing shape. Controlling a wing's shape in flight would allow it to take advantage of aerodynamics and improve overall aircraft efficiency. The Fiber Optic Wing Shape

NASA responds to California wildfire emergency imaging request

A remotely piloted aircraft carrying a NASA sensor flew over much of California earlier this week, gathering information that will be used to help fight more than 300 wildfires burning within the state. The flights by the NASA unmanned Ikhana aircraft are using a sophisticated Autonomous Modular

452nd FLTS hosts Security Awareness Week

To emphasize the importance of security throughout the unit, the 452nd Flight Test Squadron here hosted a security awareness week July 7 to 10. The event featured security awareness booths, briefings, guest speakers, demonstrations and static displays. "We have Security Awareness Week to address

Edwards maintainers train Beale Airmen for Global Hawk Block 20 arrival

In preparation for the Global Hawk Block 20 arrival at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., on June 30, several of their Airmen came to Edwards for a week of training conducted by the Global Vigilance Combined Test Force. A week prior to its arrival, Edwards Airmen trained Beale maintainers on recovery of