May 4, 2007 Edwards readies for Joint Strike Fighter testing All systems are moving toward "go" here as officials prepare for upcoming tests on the next-generation strike fighter, the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. A new mission control room opened its doors earlier this month, equipped so the Integrated Test Force will be able to monitor real-time
May 4, 2007 Patrols step up efforts against on-base traffic violations, speeding The 95th Security Forces Squadron recently stepped up efforts to make Edwards a safer place for motorists by intensifying speeding enforcement on base. Speeding at Edwards is caused largely because of its remote location, said Airman 1st Class Jason Slagle, 95th Security Forces Squadron police
May 4, 2007 System helps assess 95th Mission Support, Services Squadron customer service Since 2001, the 95th Mission Support and Services Squadron has been using ICE to gauge the quality of customer service. ICE, otherwise known as Interactive Customer Evaluation System, is a program by the Department of Defense to evaluate organizations' quality of service. ICE is a Web-based tool
May 4, 2007 95th SFS keep eye on vandalism With the rising number of complaints regarding vandalism on base, the 95th Security Forces Squadron is revving up its force to help prevent and catch people committing the crime. Vandalism is an act of destroying private and government properties and it includes spray painting walls and breaking
April 26, 2007 Volunteer opportunities available through base organizations Many Airmen and dependents rely on base organizations to provide extracurricular activities and volunteer opportunities. The overall mission of base organizations is to allow Airmen and their families to get involved, meet new people and help others both on and off base. The Airman's Council is one
April 26, 2007 Air Force Materiel Command announces top Airman, Senior NCO, NCO, first sergeant Air Force Materiel Command officials announced their top enlisted members Thursday during a ceremony at Eglin AFB, Fla. They were chosen from among 40 nominees recommended by leaders in their chain of command and respective centers as the best Airmen. After reviewing nomination packages and
April 20, 2007 Mission Support Squadron, Services form 95th MSSS The 95th Mission Support Squadron and 95th Services Division merged to form the new 95th Mission Support and Services Squadron during a stand-up ceremony Wednesday. The squadron will be provisional as the Air Force is testing the concept of a merged organization. "The reason we are doing this goes
April 20, 2007 Alcohol abuse affects Airmen, families Alcohol abuse can affect an Airman's morale, situational awareness, family life and career. "Today's Air Force is not the same as it was 20 years ago," said Tech. Sgt. Patrick Dwyer, noncommissioned officer in charge of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program. "The use of alcohol
April 20, 2007 Air Force Honor Guard performs demonstrations for community, Edwards Team Edwards received the opportunity to witness the Air Force Honor Guard's precision-oriented routines during their visit here Monday and Tuesday. The Air Force Honor Guard also visited and performed at Desert High School here and at Lancaster High School as part of its mission to promote