Global Hawk looks slick in wet runway test

At the crack of dawn, a force of Airmen, civilians and contractors work in choreographed precision to conduct a test which will only last one minute. That's what it takes to conduct a wet runway test for the new RQ-4 Block 20 Global Hawk at Edwards AFB. The 452nd Flight Test Squadron has been

Chief holds Enlisted Call

NASA IceBridge mission prepares for study of arctic glaciers

NASA's Operation IceBridge mission, the largest airborne survey of Earth's polar ice, kicks off its second year of study when NASA aircraft arrive in Greenland March 22.NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory departed the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif. for Thule, Greenland,

Edwards Airmen receive promotion

Air Force officials recently selected seven Edwards officers for promotion.The following Edwards Airmen were selected for promotion:ColonelMichael R. Contratto - 417th Flight Test SquadronJimmie L. Mitchell, Jr. - 445th Flight Test SquadronMichael J. Stephens - Air War CollegeLieutenant

Edwards Airman discharged, confined for AWOL

An Airman from the 95th Security Forces Squadron was sentenced to a bad conduct discharge and 30 days confinement during a special court-martial here March 11. Airman Basic Matthew J. Lopez, pleaded guilty to a charge of Absence Without Leave, an offense under Article 86 of the Uniform Code of

95th MDG hosts retreat ceremony

AFFTC announces annual award winners

The Air Force Flight Test Center recently announced the installation's annual award winners.The following are the annual award winners: -- Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Matthew J. Mosko, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Egress Systems specialist, briefed the Joint Strike Fighter program to 13

Safety first, two Edwards Squadrons win awards

Safety is of the utmost importance to any organization and even more so in the Air Force. Here in the high desert, there's probably nothing more vital than the safety of pilots in the air and personnel on the ground. That's why two squadrons at Edwards have been recognized for their safety. The Air

Team Edwards works to reduce energy usage

For Energy Awareness Month in October, the 95th Civil Engineering Directorate challenged Team Edwards to reduce electrical consumption by 2 percent from fiscal year 2009.Team Edwards reduced electrical consumption by turning off unnecessary lights, replacing incandescent bulbs with fluorescent bulbs

AFSO 21: 95th MDG maps out new training plan

Airmen from the 95th Medical Group took part in a rapid improvement event March 9 through 11, as part of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21stCentury.AFSO 21 is a program that improves processes by bringing teams together to problem solve; eliminating waste and increase value to the customers.