Dec. 12, 2006 AF test team launches 'overhauled' Iraqi aircraft It's not uncommon for the skies over Edwards to buzz with the test and evaluation of new capabilities for America's warfighters, but recently that same buzz has been vigorous in providing test support to the Iraqi Air Force.A combined team from Edwards, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., Hill AFB, Utah,
Dec. 12, 2006 Brown pelican down: Natural Resources performs rescue This was no wild goose chase.To the contrary, when Mark Hagan chased down and caught an injured brown pelican April 12, it struck at the heart of his duties as Edwards' Natural Resources manager -- protecting the base's natural resources. Rare everywhere, the brown pelican -- federally listed as
Dec. 12, 2006 F-22 CTF tests AIM-120D noise, vibration The F-22 Combined Test Force here achieved another first when a Raptor flew with an AIM-120D missile in its weapons bay to test the effect of noise and vibration on the missile, April 14.What was unique about the flight was that the weapon on board, the latest version of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium
Dec. 12, 2006 Edwards to hold Earth Day celebration Edwards will celebrate Earth Day with free environmental demonstrations, exhibits and information stations in the base exchange parking lot Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event, hosted by Environmental Management, will showcase a large array of on-base environmental efforts. Each station will
Dec. 12, 2006 Team tests pod at 'LITENING' speed The 416th Flight Test Squadron here, working together with the 85th Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and the 422nd OT&E Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev., began accelerated testing of a LITENING-AT targeting pod here March 17.The LITENING-AT test will update the
Dec. 12, 2006 Airmen's Attic opens trunks to families, community The Edwards Airmen's Attic offers a helping hand to not only its Airmen, but also the local community.The Airmen's Attic is sponsored by the Edwards Top Three and is designed to enhance the quality of life for first and second term Airmen, said Senior Master Sgt. Victor Ambegia, 412th Aircraft
Dec. 12, 2006 Palmdale detachment takes testing to new heights Edwards Air Force Base has a long history of testing cutting-edge weapons systems for the Air Force. A little-known detachment at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., is no exception, but the aircraft tested there are not as well-known as the newest Air Force assets.Warner Robins Air Logistics
Dec. 6, 2006 Airman 'wheels' for fortune An Edwards Airman got a chance to spin her "wheels" for a fortune Feb. 8.Senior Airman Victoria Dougherty, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 avionics system specialist, participated in the "Wheel of Fortune -- Wheel Salutes the Armed Forces" edition and won $17,500 in cash and trips to New