Jan. 12, 2009 C-5M Super Galaxy completes developmental testing in Alaska, Australia The C-5M Super Galaxy completed its second and final Integrated Systems Evaluation test, flying a 56-hour, 27,000-mile mission around the Pacific Rim, including stops in Alaska and Australia. The C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program is the second major improvement project for the
Jan. 12, 2009 Acacia Hills, Tamarisk Plains to experience power outage The Acacia Hills and Tamarisk Plains community here will experience power outage to replace old transformers, high-voltage switches and cable Jan. 21 and 27 and Feb. 3. To minimize the impact and shorten the outages, everything that can safely be accomplished with the power turned on will be done.
Jan. 8, 2009 Airman found guilty of abusing, passing out a prescription drug At the conclusion of a court-martial held here Dec. 16, a panel sentenced a 95th Security Forces Squadron Airman found guilty of drug use and distribution. The Airman abused his prescription Vicodin while consuming alcohol. The Airman also distributed the drug to several other Airmen. Vicodin is a
Jan. 6, 2009 Iraqis get help from Coalition forces Citizens of Bedouin camps located in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah near Contingency Operating Base Adder are receiving continued help from Coalition forces through humanitarian aid operations. An operation, Dec. 16, included Soldiers from 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team,
Dec. 19, 2008 Airman Leadership School graduates Class 09-A Fifteen senior airmen graduated from the Airman Leadership School recently. Airman Leadership School is the first of three programs enlisted professionals attend as they progress through their military career. Airman Leadership School prepares Airmen to be professional warfighting Airmen who can
Dec. 18, 2008 Happy Holidays, Team Edwards It's the most wonderful time of the year. The time of year that gives us all the chance to relax, recharge, and refresh ourselves. This is the time of year for reflection. The holiday season is here. In this season, I have a few reflections of my own: From the time of our founding fathers through
Dec. 17, 2008 Presidential order excuses federal employees from duty Dec. 26 President Bush signed an Executive Order excusing federal employees from duty on Dec. 26. For civilian personnel: This order falls within the scope of laws regulating the observance of holidays. Dec. 26 will be considered a holiday for purposes of pay and leave documentation. Timecards should be
Dec. 16, 2008 Holiday season poses DUI risks With the holiday season almost here, the Drug Demand Reduction office wants to remind Team Edwards about ways to prevent incidents resulting from people driving under the influence. As of December, the base has had 10 DUI cases, including military and civilian personnel. "Team Edwards can never let