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

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

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

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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

First flight marks temporary runway operational use

As an F-16 Fighting Falcon took off from the newly built temporary runway here May 19, it marked the runway's first-ever operational use. Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn, Air Force Flight Test Center commander, helmed the F-16 and performed takeoff and landing maneuvers on the newly built runway, which

Airmen represent Air Force in Torrance parade

Airmen from Edwards, Vandenberg Air Force Base and Los Angeles AFB, marched May 17 in the 49th Annual Torrance Armed Forces Day celebration in Torrance, Calif. One hundred thirty-four Airmen from the three bases combined to form a marching unit for the nation's longest running military parade

Thornton returns, takes TW helm

After a six year hiatus from Edwards, a Airman has returned for his third tour of duty on the base -- this time as the 412th Test Wing commander.Col. William Thornton took command of the wing during a change of command ceremony at hangar 1600, May 19. He was first stationed here in 1993 to attend

95th SFS honor police, fallen heroes

The 95th Security Forces Squadron joined forces with local law enforcement to honor past and present police officers during National Police Week. National Police Week, held May 12 to 16, began in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation to honor the men and women in law enforcement

Gandy takes command of ABW

The 95th Air Base Wing welcomed its new commander May 16 during an appointment to command ceremony at building 3000 here. Col. Jerry Gandy succeeds Col. Bryan Gallagher, who died Feb. 5. "Today is the next step in our journey," said Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn, Air Force Flight Test Center commander,