Feb. 6, 2012 This month in Edwards History - February 2012 February 7, 1945 - Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation's XP-81 made its first flight here, piloted by Vultee test pilot Frank Davis. The XP-81 was designed to be a long-range fighter and attack plane powered by a J33 jet engine and a TG-100 turboprop in the nose. Because its GE turboprop engine
Jan. 31, 2012 PGA tour's NTO invites military to tournament with complimentary tickets The Professional Golf Association's Northern Trust Open golf tournament is hosting Military Appreciation Week at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., Feb. 14 through Feb. 19, with Military Appreciation Day taking place Feb. 18.All active duty, retired, guard and Reserve
Jan. 31, 2012 Welcome back Pancho -- early test pilots handprints discovered Two years ago, during routine cleaning, members of the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum stumbled across an incredible piece of history - three panels with handprints and signatures from Pancho Barnes and legendary Edwards test pilots during the 1950's and 1960's. As soon as the panels were dusted
Jan. 24, 2012 Retired general talks air mobility with USAF Test Pilot School students Students from the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School enjoyed a special evening presentation, Jan. 20, introducing them to the world of airlift -- the first of many such events specifically designed to help the students better understand how their test mission impacts the warfighter.Students learned
Jan. 10, 2012 Professional Maintenance Certificate Program will hold roadshow Jan. 18 The 412th Maintenance Group's Training Division will host a roadshow to introduce a new maintenance certification program on Jan. 18 at the Conference Center in the Galaxy Room from 10 to 11 a.m.The roadshhow will introduce attendees to the new Air Force Materiel Command certification program that
Jan. 10, 2012 Special tax filing days for dorm residents -- Jan. 27-28 The Edwards Tax Center will open its doors for Airmen's dormitory residents from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. These days are reserved for dorm residents who wish to file simple federal and state returns. All those who qualify and arrive during these
Jan. 10, 2012 Edwards AFB Tax Center will open Jan. 30 -- appointments needed The Edwards AFB Tax Center will open Jan. 30 and will be taking appointments Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The center will remain open through April 13.The primary mission of the Tax Center is to provide free computerized preparation and electronic filing of federal and state income tax
Jan. 9, 2012 Edwards' Outdoor Recreation equipped to outfit the desert for winter fun From the coast to the desert, Southern California is home to diverse landscape and weather. Here at Edwards, Outdoor Recreation has everyone covered for all of it.Skiers, snowboarders, and those just looking to take advantage of the winter months can visit ODR for equipment rental and organized
Dec. 20, 2011 This month in Edwards history: January 2012 January 12, 1936 - A delegation of officers from Headquarters, Pacific Coast Air Force, inspected the Muroc Field Bombing and Gunnery Range. At that time, the housing facilities consisted of tents for up to 65 men and a permanent kitchen building. The bombing range west of the lake bed included
Dec. 16, 2011 Schedule change: Closures to Club Muroc Facilities The Club Muroc Ballroom, Pancho's and Runway serving area facilities will be closed from January 3 through April 15 for renovations. The dining room will remain open for lunch and dinner, and Fogleman's Lounge will operate as usual. The club will be unable to accommodate large special functions