March 11, 2014 Wingmen in action across AFMC For many, "wingman" is just a buzzword or something discussed at stand-down days. However, Airmen across Air Force Materiel Command are putting the wingman concept into action."As AFMC continues to emphasize a culture of respect and resiliency, it is important to remember that we all have a
March 11, 2014 Odyssey teams win at regionals, headed to state Edwards AFB schools flexed their academic muscles by winning a regional academic competition and are now on their way to the state Odyssey of the Mind tournament.Through the efforts of students, teachers, parents and volunteers, the schools on Edwards continue to improve the educational
March 11, 2014 Team Edwards welcomes new honorary commanders Base leadership and civic leaders from around the Antelope Valley gathered at Club Muroc March 5 to formally induct new representatives into the Edwards Honorary Commanders Program.The primary objective of the Honorary Commanders Program is to provide Edwards commanders with the capability to
March 5, 2014 Lockdown! Exercise prepares base for active shooter incident Early Tuesday morning, 412th Test Wing Headquarters was surprised by an exercise involving an active shooter. The shooter, armed with an ammo-less paintball gun, was facing a lay-off. He first targeted his supervisor then "opened fire" on rooms full of unsuspecting people. "After he hit the
March 5, 2014 Ruck March held to honor fallen Defenders It's commonly said that the most valuable gift we can give to another is our time, especially when it's spent marching through 11.5 miles of steep and rocky, desert terrain in remembrance of those who have served.For more than 30 participants, that opportunity arose during a 412th Security Forces
Feb. 18, 2014 Oval Studios offers portraits, photography classes Oval Studios, located next to Subway in the Desert Mall in the housing area at Bldg. 7210, 1100 Kincheloe Ave., offers customized portraits for the entire family and is now offering those budding photographers classes on how to use digital SLR cameras.Generally, photography classes are held the
Feb. 12, 2014 Team Edwards opens registration for inaugural 'Run with History' marathon Approximately 900 runners will have the opportunity to come out and run where history is made every day in the upcoming 2014 Edwards Inaugural "Run with History" Half Marathon, 10K and 5K run May 17.With open registration already underway, Team Edwards is getting the word out to runners of all ages
Feb. 10, 2014 Edwards to preserve Rancho Oro Verde Edwards Air Force Base is home to a large collection of flight test history including many of the achievements of female aviatrix Pancho Barnes, born Florence Lowe in 1901. It was in 1935 that Barnes purchased the Rancho Oro Verde, which later became home to the legendary Happy Bottom Riding Club.
Feb. 4, 2014 College-bound DHS students challenged by science fair A sea of cardboard, tri-fold presentations filled the Desert High Scorpitorium Jan. 31, for the Annual Science Fair. A panel of 25 community professionals served as judges for the fair the night before and early in the morning. A series of first and second place ribbons were waiting for the anxious
Jan. 29, 2014 Benefield Anechoic Facility acquires new upgrade, patriotic look It's no surprise to test personnel at Edwards that upon entering the Benefield Anechoic Facility, the dark-blue, cone-filled interior is a one-of-a-kind facility to the Air Force with a unique look.As of Jan. 24, the addition of new red, white and blue radar absorbing material on one section of the