June 2, 2008 B-1 Sniper pod aims to hit summer target The Edwards Global Power Bomber Combined Test Force and the 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, combined the operational and developmental test of a B-1B Lancer here to accelerate the bomber's sniper pod program. With the accelerated testing cutting the length of the
June 2, 2008 Base offers suicide prevention measures Between May 2007 and May 2008, 18 Air Force active-duty Airmen's lives were lost because of suicide.According to the Deployment Health Clinical Center, some of the reasons for suicide in the Air Force include troubled relationships, catastrophic life events such as deaths, legal issues, financial
May 29, 2008 Library adds audio books to its selection To better serve the Edwards community, the base library recently added more than 400 audio books to its selection of educational resources. The audio books on base are recorded in a verbal format that can be accessed through a Web site.Currently, the base library has over 25 different types of
May 29, 2008 Revamped Services Web site goes operational The 95th Force Support Squadron recently launched a new version of the Edwards Services Web site after completing a site redesign. The Edwards Services Web site is an online resource to provide listings of local activities and events to the community. "Sometimes there are military spouses who don't
May 29, 2008 General discusses security forces status Airmen from Southern California flocked to Edwards when the Air Force Security Forces director hosted a director's call at the base theater here May 27. Brig. Gen. Mary Kay Hertog talked to more than 150 security forces Airmen from Edwards, March Air Reserve Base and Los Angeles Air Force Base about
May 27, 2008 Airman Leadership School graduates Class 2008-D Sixteen Edwards senior airmen graduated from the Airman Leadership School in a ceremony at Club Muroc here May 21. Airman Leadership School is the first of three programs enlisted professionals attend as they progress through their military career. Airman Leadership School prepares Airmen to be
May 22, 2008 95th CE activates new railroad traffic system The 95th Civil Engineer and Transportation Directorate recently installed a railroad crossing traffic system for the Santa Fe Railroad that runs through Rosamond Boulevard, near the North Gate here. The traffic system will be operational for the ongoing runway construction project. "The railroad
May 20, 2008 Save A Life Tour brings DUI reality to base To help prevent driving under the influence, the Air Force Flight Test Center Safety office hosted the National Save A Life Tour at hangar 1600 here May 15 and 16. The Save A Life Tour, promoted by "Edu-tainment" by Kramer Inc. and FAAC Inc., was developed to teach people about the effects of