Dec. 10, 2014 USAF Test Pilot School sends new grads out into test world Twenty-four students of Class 14A will be graduating from the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School during a ceremony at the school house Dec. 12 where each student will be awarded a Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering from the Air Force's Air University.TPS graduation is the culmination of an
Dec. 9, 2014 Don't let a lack of tortoise training slow you down Edwards has three large desert areas designated for recreational use on base, two of them for off-road motorized vehicles. People who use those areas are required to carry proof of desert tortoise training to avoid a citation. Environmental Management offered a training course Dec. 4, in Bldg. 3000,
Dec. 3, 2014 Edwards units raise CFC funds, awareness through tours Every year the Air Force raises awareness and encourages participation in the Combined Federal Campaign, a program that that allows federal employees to give back to local and national charities.This year, two base organizations, along with the local CFC committee, decided to initiate a new way of
Dec. 2, 2014 Created Treasures holds open house Created Treasures Gift Store in the Desert Mall is getting into the Christmas spirit with an open house. Customers who spend $5 or more Dec. 2-5 are given a free ornament with their purchase. Christmas candy was available to make the shopping just a little bit sweeter."We have all homemade gifts,
Dec. 2, 2014 Airman, screenwriter says follow your dreams This past Veterans Day, Capt. Eric Koenig, 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron dentist, accepted a mid six-figure offer from Paramount Pictures to purchase one of his screenplays - "Matriarch," a story that revolves around two powerful female characters. The story follows a female serial killer on
Nov. 21, 2014 Exchange gift cards personalize holiday care packages According to a recent National Retail Federation survey, gift cards will be the most requested gift this year with 62 percent preferring a gift card over any other item. For Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, their gift card of choice is the one that can be redeemed at military exchanges from
Nov. 21, 2014 Annual health fair highlights options, open enrollment season The annual Edwards AFB Federal Employee Health Fair was held in Bldg. 3000 for Edwards and NASA federal employees. Representatives were present from a variety of health care companies, some in the local area and some outside of the local area. More than 300 NASA and Edwards employees attended the
Nov. 21, 2014 Scholarships for Military Children applications available Dec. 15 As the Scholarships for Military Children Program enters its 15th year, more than 8,000 students have shared nearly $13 million in scholarships. Applications for the 2015-2016 school-year awards become available starting Dec. 15 at commissaries worldwide or on the Internet at
Nov. 17, 2014 Airman receives 'surreal' phone call from Paramount Pictures For some, a visit to the dentist feels like a nightmare. But, for Capt. Eric Koenig, 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, dental flight commander, he hopes that it's his after-hours hobby that really keeps people awake at night.For the last three years, the 13-year veteran has spent his nights and
Nov. 14, 2014 Edwards AFB Exchange keeps'Thanks' in Thanksgiving With a quarter of its workforce comprised of military family members, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a true example of family serving family. As such, the focus on Thanksgiving will be on family."The Edwards Air Force Base Exchange will be closed Thanksgiving, but open at 4:00 a.m. on