RAO connects retiree community to Edwards programs, organizations

As part of the base's effort to reach out to the retiree community and give back to those who served, the Edwards Retiree Activities Office offers helpful information to retirees of all services. Supported by the 95th Air Base Wing, the RAO provides a liaison between active-duty units at Edwards and

Edwards Airman flies high as first military F-35 pilot

An Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. pilot became the first Air Force and government test pilot to fly the F-35 Lightning II during a test sortie at the Lockheed Martin facility here Jan. 30. Lieutenant Col. James Kromberg, director of operations for the 461st Flight Test Squadron at Edwards, flew the

Center offers free income tax assistance

The Edwards Tax Center will open its doors Feb. 4 to assist people with yearly income-tax returns. Income-tax assistance is available to all active-duty military, retired military, Air National Guard members, Reservists and family members. The tax center is run by the legal office and managed by

Leadership stresses Wingman Concept to prevent future DUI charges

With an increase in drinking and driving incidents, Edwards leadership held a mandatory enlisted call Jan. 29 in the base theater. Since the start of 2008, four Airmen have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. "Four DUIs are four too many," said Col. Bryan Gallagher, 95th Air

Sergeant puts service before self, helps fellow Airman

Nothing can prepare a person to receive a late-night phone call regarding a fellow Airman who has been in a serious accident and who might not live to see tomorrow. But on Nov. 19, 2006, Tech. Sgt. Tahesha German was notified that one of her troops, then Staff Sgt. Eric Raley, was a victim of a

Campaign teaches Airmen, families about financial trouble

With the need to educate Edwards Airmen and their families about the importance of financial management and smart saving practices, the Airman and Family Readiness Center is spearheading the Military Saves Campaign here Feb. 24 to March 2. Military Saves is an initiative endorsed by the Department

Airman sentenced to bad conduct discharge, 12-months confinement

An Airman with the 95th Mission Support Squadron recently pled guilty to nine criminal offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including theft, multiple drug offenses and driving under the influence. At the conclusion of a two-day general court-martial here, a 10-officer

STEPping stone

Edwards marks Center of Excellence grand opening

Dreams became a reality as Team Edwards and the Muroc Joint Unified School District gathered together to mark the grand opening of the Center of Excellence here Jan. 22. The Center of Excellence is an education center that will cater to adults and both middle school and high school students for

Marine HMH-769 squadron begins deactivation process

The Marine Aircraft Group 46 Detachment Bravo is scheduled to deactivate its Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 769 in the late summer as part of the 2007 Marine Corps Aviation Plan. The aviation plan is a consolidated action plan that provides an overview of Marine aviation total force organization,