Water conservation a necessity in housing areas

Edwards' newest housing development features newly constructed homes with central air conditioning, double-car garages, abundant storage, plenty of natural light and more living space than the homes they replaced, base officials said. The homes also are designed to be both energy and water

AVEK performs 24-hour water shutdown beginning Aug. 2

The Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency will perform a 24-hour shutdown to the water line that serves Edwards, California City, North Edwards and Boron beginning Aug 2 at 6 a.m. This is part of AVEK's emergency maintenance.During this time, ground water wells will be the only source of water. In

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F-22 Raptor performs first supersonic SDB drop

On July 11, the 411th Flight Test Squadron passed a milestone as an F-22 Raptor travelling at supersonic speed dropped a GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb for the first time. The first supersonic SDB drop was part of a safe separation test currently being performed to integrate the bomb with the F-22. The

NASA researchers evaluate sensor technology

NASA researchers are evaluating an advanced, fiber optic-based sensing technology that could aid development of active control of wing shape. Controlling a wing's shape in flight would allow it to take advantage of aerodynamics and improve overall aircraft efficiency. The Fiber Optic Wing Shape

452nd FLTS hosts Security Awareness Week

To emphasize the importance of security throughout the unit, the 452nd Flight Test Squadron here hosted a security awareness week July 7 to 10. The event featured security awareness booths, briefings, guest speakers, demonstrations and static displays. "We have Security Awareness Week to address

Edwards maintainers train Beale Airmen for Global Hawk Block 20 arrival

In preparation for the Global Hawk Block 20 arrival at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., on June 30, several of their Airmen came to Edwards for a week of training conducted by the Global Vigilance Combined Test Force. A week prior to its arrival, Edwards Airmen trained Beale maintainers on recovery of

Airman Leadership School graduates Class 2008-E

Sixteen Edwards senior airmen graduated from the Airman Leadership School in a ceremony at Club Muroc here July 10.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

Testing studies Global Hawk's electromagnetic profile

The Global Vigilance Combined Test Force concluded an electromagnetic profile study for the Global Hawk Block 20 at the Benefield Anechoic Facility here July 3. The three-week study marked the first time the test force used an entire Global Hawk aircraft for testing inside the anechoic

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