July 13, 2010 AFRL engineers teach students to soar Dr. Shawn Phillips is part of a team of rocket scientists who are dedicated to inspiring children to become scientists too.The deputy chief for the Space and Missile Propulsion Division of the Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards, is a man who loves his work and strives to stimulate an interest
July 12, 2010 Col. Schwab takes command at 95th Air Base Wing In a traditional Air Force ceremony July 9, Col. Gregory E. Schwab assumed command as 95th Air Base Wing commander.Colonel Schwab comes to Edwards from Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., where he served as Deputy Director of Cyber Operations, Directorate of Operations, Plans and
July 9, 2010 Faith, Family, Energy and Oxygen: Colonel Jerry & Michelle Gandy "walked the walk" in caring for Edwards Tucked among the lazy rolling knolls at midpoints between the Big Easy and Meridian, a young ROTC cadet pondered two things distinctly on December 23, 1981; one, who was the young woman whom had smitten him only minutes before and, two, how was he going to get past her football player brother.So
July 7, 2010 Fireworks highlight Edwards' Summer Bash Independence Day celebration Commemorating the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Edwards held its 19th annual Summer Bash in grand style.Summer Bash 2010 kicked off July 2 at 4 p.m. on Wings and Roberts Fields and wrapped up about six hours later with a 22-minute fireworks extravaganza. Just
July 6, 2010 Savings at commissary care of rescue crews Firefighters from Edwards responded to a 911 call from the commissary July 1. Employees began evacuating customers at approximately 6:52 p.m. when a large water leak caused flooding in the store. "This is the worst time for this to happen," said Craig Gilliam, Fire Station 2 division chief. "We need
June 30, 2010 95th Air Base Wing to conduct Change of Command The 95th Air Base Wing has scheduled its change of command ceremony for 9:05 a.m. at Building 3000, July 9.Col. Gregory E. Schwab will assume command of the 95th Air Base Wing from Col. Jerry L. Gandy. Colonel Schwab comes to Edwards from Air Force Headquarters, Washington, D.C., where he served as
June 23, 2010 Edwards to resume Retreat ceremonies June 28 Base officials say Retreat ceremonies will commence Monday, June 28, and will send another base-wide announcement to remind folks. When Retreat is reinstated, Monday through Friday, an audio file will be played over the Giant Voice System at 4:30 p.m. The file is approximately two minutes long, in
June 23, 2010 Hitting a long shot on Lucky 13 If you've been planning on taking driving lessons from Muroc Lake golf pro Ricky Lanning you'd better hurry, because what Mike Strickler did last Friday afternoon may soon have Ricky's rates going way up.During Friday's inaugural Civil Service golf tournament held at Muroc Lake, Strickler lined up
June 21, 2010 The waters are fine; let's have a great time! The heat has arrived and many Airmen, Department of Defense civilians and family members will be out enjoying fun in the sun and maybe head to the beach or lake. Tragic water-related accidents can happen quickly. The Air Force's "101 Critical Days of Summer" campaign provides some safety tips for
June 17, 2010 "1600 Gate" closed June 21 to Aug 6 Motorists seeking to use the main flightline entry gate located near Building 1600 will be redirected to the gate located near Base Operations for the next nine weeks as work to install an automated entry control system at the 1600 Gate is performed.Beginning Monday June 21, through Friday Aug. 6,