July 8, 2009 H1N1 case confirmed at Edwards AFB Officials from the 95th Medical Group confirmed one case of 2009 H1N1 influenza virus in the Edwards Air Force Base community July 2.The patient did not require hospitalization and is free of symptoms. "The single case is not expected to have an impact on operations at Edwards," said Capt. Mark
July 8, 2009 95th CG under new command July 6 marked the changing of the guard at the 95th Communications Group as Col. Paul R. Hardy assumed command from Col. John M. Odey during a ceremony in Hangar 1600. Colonel Hardy hails from Scott Air Force base, Ill., where he was the director of the Integration Engineering Directorate, Air Force
July 8, 2009 Gate improvements increase safety, traffic flow Editor's note: This article is the second in a two-part series highlighting the current gate construction effort. For more than just base residents, the current improvements being made to the base's entry control points will help to keep the security personnel manning them safe too. Not enough
July 8, 2009 Motorcyclists asked to enjoy wide-open terrain, stay safe As luck would have it, the location of Edwards AFB in southern California provides motorcycle riders with virtually year round riding along with a diversity of riding environments. We as riders adapt to these environments and adjust our riding styles to fit each situation, be it open desert or curvy
July 7, 2009 AFPC accepting applications for test pilot school The next Air Force test pilot school selection board will convene Sept. 28 through Oct. 2 at the Air Force Personnel Center for classes beginning in July 2010 and July 2011. Officers interested in applying should submit their applications to AFPC by Aug. 14, 2009. "The U.S Air Force test pilot
July 6, 2009 Personal Spiritual Wellness Assessment Spiritual Wellness involves a high level of faith, hope and commitment to a personal set of guiding beliefs in a higher power, principles, or values, when integrated in one's daily routines, produces action and brings hope, meaning and purpose to one's life. 1--Spiritually Well people have an
July 2, 2009 Scramjet is Edward's latest experimental aircraft The first X-51A Scramjet Engine Demonstrator WaveRider vehicle arrived at Edwards Integrated Maintenance Facility, Building 710 June 25. The aircraft will begin ground tests July 6. Assembly was completed last month at Boeing's High Desert Assembly, Integration and Test facility at Plant 42 in
June 29, 2009 AFMC, Edwards to receive additional personnel The 2009 Force Structure Announcement, shows the Air Force Materiel Command gaining a total of 1388 workforce positions through the end of the 2009 fiscal year. The manning increse comes as a result of Air Force adjustments aimed at providing unsurpassed Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global
June 25, 2009 New training tool prepares pilots for night flying A two year effort culminated June 18 as Edwards opened the doors to its new Night Imaging and Threat Evaluation Laboratory, located in building 1850. A joint effort between the Air Force and Marine Corps, the $129,000 NITE Lab is designed to offer a hands-on training course for all pilots required
June 25, 2009 Team Edwards preps for no notice inspections with ORE Edwards Inspector General and Plans and Programs staff agencies ensured the readiness of all units across the installation with exercise bomb threats, heightened security levels and building evacuations June 22 - 24. "Just like any exercise, we are preparing for real life situations," said David