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Edwards AFB Flight Test Museum Reaches Next Milestone, Closer to Reality

  • Published
  • By Grady Fontana
  • 412th Test Wing
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  

The Air Force Flight Test Museum Foundation achieved an important milestone, June 25, when concrete was poured at the site of the future museum that will be located just outside of the Edwards Air Force Base’s West Gate.

The current museum is located inside Edwards AFB, which makes access limited to those who either have on-base access, sponsored by an authorized person, or registered for a base tour.

Once the new museum is complete, which is now slated for a “soft opening” on December 2021, the facility will allow more space for aircraft inventory; include a state-of-the-art Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education Center; and give easier access to the general public.

“At the STEM Center, we will have two dedicated classrooms to host STARBASE and our Junior Test Pilot School summer program,” said Rebecca Reeder, general manager, Flight Test Museum Foundation. “We also plan to host a handful of STEM events, such as robotics competitions, STEM fairs, etc., for Antelope Valley students throughout the year. In addition to the classrooms, we will host special student tours in the museum and host presentations from local Aerospace professionals.”

The museum will also feature the Bob Hoover Library, which will be a valuable resource for high school and college students and industry professionals doing flight research.

The museum is currently in Phase Two of a four-phase construction schedule. The next step will be erecting the building frame – putting the Foundation even closer to a completed building and being able to open museum doors to the public.

For more information visit https://www.afftcmuseum.org.

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Edwards AFB Flight Test Museum Reaches Next Milestone, Closer to Reality

  • Published
  • By Grady Fontana
  • 412th Test Wing
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  

The Air Force Flight Test Museum Foundation achieved an important milestone, June 25, when concrete was poured at the site of the future museum that will be located just outside of the Edwards Air Force Base’s West Gate.

The current museum is located inside Edwards AFB, which makes access limited to those who either have on-base access, sponsored by an authorized person, or registered for a base tour.

Once the new museum is complete, which is now slated for a “soft opening” on December 2021, the facility will allow more space for aircraft inventory; include a state-of-the-art Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education Center; and give easier access to the general public.

“At the STEM Center, we will have two dedicated classrooms to host STARBASE and our Junior Test Pilot School summer program,” said Rebecca Reeder, general manager, Flight Test Museum Foundation. “We also plan to host a handful of STEM events, such as robotics competitions, STEM fairs, etc., for Antelope Valley students throughout the year. In addition to the classrooms, we will host special student tours in the museum and host presentations from local Aerospace professionals.”

The museum will also feature the Bob Hoover Library, which will be a valuable resource for high school and college students and industry professionals doing flight research.

The museum is currently in Phase Two of a four-phase construction schedule. The next step will be erecting the building frame – putting the Foundation even closer to a completed building and being able to open museum doors to the public.

For more information visit https://www.afftcmuseum.org.

Edwards provides care, opportunities for children aged six weeks through high school graduation

Edwards provides care, opportunities for childrenaged six weeks through high school graduation

The Child and Youth Program at Edwards AFB provides care and opportunities for kids ages six weeks old through high school graduation. A brief summary of those services follows:

  •                    The Child Development Center cares for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, with a DOD-wide curriculum. The curriculum is focused on learning through play activities supporting social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Installations across DOD follow the curriculum on the same timeline to allow seamless permanent change-of-station transitions for youth enrolled in care.
  •                    The School Age Center provides before and after-school care and summer camp for children ages 5 to 12. During school breaks, full-day camps are offered. SAC promotes cognitive, social, emotional, cultural, language and physical development through programs that encourage self-confidence, curiosity, self-discipline and resiliency.
  •                    The open recreation program at the Main Youth Center provides a safe space for ages 9 to 12 to attend after school. Programs include Power Hour, STEM, Torch Club, social recreation, youth camps, special events and more.
  •                    The youth sports program provides intro and league opportunities for ages 3 to 12, and promotes inclusiveness, self-discipline, commitment, resiliency and social skills. There are four sports offered annually for ages five to 12: baseball/softball, soccer, flag football and basketball. Smart start programs are available to ages 3 to 5. There are many other sports and camps offered throughout the year.
  •                    The Teen Center is available for ages 13 to 18 during the school year. Programs offered include Military Youth of the Year, Keystone Club, social recreation, STEM activities, college trips, leadership camps and more.
  •                    Youth programs (SAC, open rec and teen) are affiliated with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and 4-H.
  •                    Family Child Care homes – there are currently three FCC homes on the installation. They can provide care for ages two weeks to 12 years. FCC providers are trained by Child and Youth Program training and curriculum specialists and have the flexibility to determine their hours of operation and the ages of youth within their care. The program’s new dedicated manager, Jennifer Stegmann, may be reached at 661-275-7529.

Although CDC enrollment capacity is 317, not all slots are currently filled because of a shortage of childcare workers. School Age Center enrollment capacity is 156. After-school care enrollment is 130. Before-school care enrollment is 75. Summer Camp 2022 was at its capacity and enrollment for Summer Camp 2023 opens April 3.