March 9, 2011 Edwards CE team earns Air Force energy conservation award The 95th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Energy Team set the Air Force standard for energy efficiency in 2010. The team was awarded the Air Force Energy Conservation Award for outstanding contributions to military engineering through achievement in design, construction, administration, research and
Feb. 23, 2011 Edwards - big base, big part of AV Board of Trade Outlook Conference The Antelope Valley Board of Trade hosted its 39th Annual Business Outlook Conference Feb. 18 and brought in the valley's top government, military, city and business leaders to discuss how the valley is faring during these economic hard times and what's ahead for high desert communities.Brig. Gen.
Feb. 23, 2011 Lancaster says goodbye to aviation and WASP legend Ty Killen The Antelope Valley lost one of its heroes this year when Marguerite "Ty" Killen, who was one of the early members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, died Jan. 17. She was 86.A longtime resident of Lancaster, Calif., Ty, as she was affectionately referred to by friends and relatives, served as a
Feb. 23, 2011 Feline find in the doggone desert Tao and Ran, a happy couple for several years, lay by the pool and nap in the shade while waiting for their daily catered lunch.Tao and Ran, two Northern Chinese leopards, live the good life along with over 70 other exotic felines at the Exotic Feline Breeding Compound's Feline Conservation Center
Feb. 23, 2011 Northern Trust Open honors local military members, veterans The frigid winds and cold rain managed to hold off for the better part of the day so Edwards servicemembers could enjoy some professional golf in the sun.Several Edwards personnel were bused down to the posh Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif. to see the third round of the Northern
Feb. 10, 2011 Team Edwards volunteers help bring the heat, get Kirtland back in the flow Four volunteer Team Edwards plumbers jetted to New Mexico to help repair major damage caused when prolonged freezing temperatures wreaked havoc on Kirtland, causing significant damage to infrastructure and facilities the weekend of Feb. 4.Col. Robert L. Maness, 377th Air Base Wing commander at
Feb. 9, 2011 AAFES gas station to get new canopy Installation of a new fabric canopy for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service gas station is scheduled to begin Feb.16. The new sunshade replaces the damaged hard canopy and will be installed in a phased process to ensure some gas pumps will remain open until construction wraps up in early
Feb. 9, 2011 Education alfresco - Branch Elementary opens outdoor classroom Like a self-sufficient farm, there is a place for young gardeners from Branch Elementary School (K-6) to plant vegetables, herbs, flowers, oats and wheat, all the while learning from the fruits of their labor.Intending to peak the students' interest and provide an environment for hands-on learning,
Feb. 2, 2011 Shooters of all ages fire away at Edwards Rod and Gun Club Skeet and trap shooting came about as a way for hunters to hone their skills before heading into the wilderness to hunt for game.Through the years the intent of target shooting hasn't changed much, but at the Edwards Rod and Gun Club members claim they get a whole lot more than just target