Oct. 16, 2012 'Vortex surfing' could be revolutionary Migrating birds, NASCAR drivers and Tour de France bicyclists already get it. And now the Air Force is thinking about flying gas-guzzling cargo aircraft in formation--'dragging' off one another--on long-haul flights across the oceans.Flight tests with C-17s "vortex surfing" at Edwards Air Force
June 25, 2013 Vote for Senior Airman Kamerschak! Senior Airman Cory Kamerschak, 412th Medical Group, is one of three finalists to go to the Major League Baseball All Star Game in New York City this year. MLB and People Magazine are sponsoring a contest called "Tribute for Heroes" where each MLB team sends one military member to the All Star Game
Dec. 16, 2014 W.A.S.P., 90 years well-lived Antelope Valley residents said 'good-bye' to World War II-era Women Airforce Service Pilot and Congressional Gold Medal recipient Flora Belle (Smith) Reece Dec. 1 at the age of 90. Reece died peacefully in a UCLA medical facility after being removed from life support.Those who knew Reece well will
Dec. 23, 2010 Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire/Burn Hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Wal-Mart, announced Dec. 20, a voluntary recall of Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze & Comfort Essentials space heaters. "Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed," the Commission said in a
Nov. 22, 2010 Walt Disney animators draw inspiration from Edwards aircraft Here amid the number-crunching, data-streaming, hard-science world of flight test, nine artists from Walt Disney Studios in Burbank came in search of inspiration.They found it."There is nothing cooler than these planes," said Mike Gabriel, art director at Walt Disney Studios. "Research is what fuels
May 13, 2022 Want some life saving advice? Ask your dental provider about proper oral health care for children During the month of April the 412th Medical Group made a comeback with dental outreach. The big ground breaking event took place at William A. Bailey elementary school, on Edwards Air Force Base, California. The dental clinic educated 425 children from T-K to 3rd grade on the pertinence of good oral
July 23, 2009 Wanted: energy developer feedback on Edwards Air Force Base solar project The Air Force Real Property Agency is soliciting input on a Statement of Need from parties interested in developing a solar generation facility on 3,288 acres of Mojave Desert real estate at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The Statement of Need is posted on the project Web site,
Nov. 19, 2013 Wanted: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Preparers! Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer wants you! The 412th Test Wing commander is looking for volunteers to help out during the upcoming tax season. Each year the Air Force assists active duty military, retirees, and family members by provided free income tax preparation and filing.The Volunteer Income Tax
Nov. 12, 2015 WANTED: Volunteer income tax preparers The Edwards AFB Tax Center is looking for volunteers to help during the upcoming tax season. Each year the U.S. Air Force assists military members and their families by providing free income tax preparation and filing. The upcoming tax season officially starts in early February and ends April
Dec. 15, 2016 Wanted: Volunteer income tax preparers The Edwards AFB Tax Center is looking for volunteers to help during the upcoming tax season. Each year, the U.S. Air Force assists military members and their families by providing free income tax preparation and filing. The upcoming tax season officially starts early February and ends April 18,