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
Nov. 13, 2014 Winter fire safety tips Recently, Edwards AFB encountered a fire in the housing area that could have been devastating to all involved. The Fire Department's quick response led to the home being saved.The occupants were able to return to the home after minor repairs were completed. The fire started in an outdoor trash
Nov. 12, 2014 Edwards honor guard opens Veterans Day ceremony featuring Vietnam Memorial Wall Hundreds of Antelope Valley residents gathered at the Palmdale Amphitheater Tuesday for a Veteran's Day ceremony alongside the Mobile Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall. The presentation, put together by the Antelope Valley Service Organization Association, was one of several ceremonies held during the
Nov. 10, 2014 Enjoy the desert on your bike - responsibly Fall is a great time to get out and enjoy the desert on the back of a motorbike or mountain bike. To allow for residents' and workers' recreational use while protecting native species and their habitat, Edwards AFB has two motorized off-road vehicle areas and one mountain bike area.Per Edwards Air
Nov. 4, 2014 412th CS, CE win AFMC awards The 412th Communications Squadron and 412th Civil Engineering Group received Air Force Materiel Command awards. The winners will compete at the Air Force level now in their perspective categories. Congratulations and good luck! WinnersMaj. Gen. Harold M. McClelland Award - 412th Communications
Nov. 4, 2014 Corvias Military Living has scholarships, grants for military dependents at Edwards Military spouses and children at Edwards Air Force Base can apply for $50,000 scholarships or $5000 grants from Corvias Foundation. High school seniors with plans to attend a four-year university or college can apply for the scholarship. The scholarships are in the amount of up to $50,000 per
Nov. 3, 2014 Guest speaker motivates at 'DREAM' team luncheon Disability Rights Employment Awareness Month wrapped up Oct. 28 with a luncheon at Club Muroc. At the capstone event, guests heard from guest speaker Eric Lipp, founder and executive director of the Open Doors Organization in Chicago, Illinois.Lt. Col. Christopher Budde, 412th Communications
Oct. 28, 2014 Lakebed creature re-surfaces in time for Halloween Many at Edwards can remember a time when the sunny skies of the High Desert would turn dark with rain. The Rosamond Dry Lakebed would fill with water, and legend has it, that the waters have been inhabited by powerful sea creatures. Some have reported shark sightings; others have claimed to witness
Oct. 22, 2014 Gathering of Eagles honors 70 years of TPS The Flight Test Historical Foundation presented the 2014 Gathering of Eagles Oct. 18 celebrating the 70th anniversary of the United States Air Force Test Pilot School. The annual fundraiser included dinner, a silent auction and panel discussion with this year's honorees.The money raised by the