Oct. 2, 2009 Edwards opens gates for Flight Test Nation 2009 Team Edwards will open its gates to the public when it hosts Flight Test Nation 2009. Scheduled for Oct. 17, FTN-09 is free to the public and will be the first open house and air show hosted by Edwards since 2006. This year, Edwards celebrates the 50th anniversary of the X-15 and the heraldry of
Oct. 1, 2009 Lockheed Martin ‘Makes a Difference’ at DHS Sitting dilapidated behind the school, the Desert High tennis courts seemed all but lost until Lockheed Martin decided they wanted to make a difference. For their annual Make a Difference Day community volunteer project this year, Lockheed Martin employees from Edwards decided to refurbish the
Sept. 16, 2009 Town Hall Meeting to address base issues Col. Jerry Gandy, 95th Air Base Wing commander, will hold a Town Hall Meeting in the base Conference Center Sept. 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The meeting is open to all members of Team Edwards, including families. Colonel Gandy will address school information; deployed spouses resources; and
Sept. 16, 2009 First ECC meeting begins Edwards, community discussion Members of the Edwards Community Council held their inaugural meeting at Club Muroc Sept. 11. Hosted by Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn, Air Force Flight Test Center commander, the ECC is comprised of base and local leadership who discuss overarching issues that affect the Antelope Valley. The two-hour
Sept. 2, 2009 95th CE works to improve Edwards The 95th Civil Engineering and Transportation Directorate is always working to ensure the upkeep of Edwards' structures and roads, along with overseeing all construction projects. These construction projects help to support Edwards' unique mission and enhance the quality of life for all who live and
Aug. 31, 2009 Distractions pose threats to drivers Whether driving on base to work or going down to Lancaster to see a movie, talking on a cell phone without a hands free device is against the law, studies have found that distractions to the driver are the leading cause of traffic accidents. Talking on the cell phone or sending text messages while
Aug. 24, 2009 National Women's Equality Day Celebrate National Women's Equality Day with a brown bag luncheon, open discussion and presentation by Jennifer Cole, NASA engineer and branch chief of aerodynamics and propulsion, Aug. 27 at 11:30 a.m. in the Oasis Community Center. This free, official event is hosted by the 95th Air Base Wing, and
Aug. 18, 2009 Flight Test Nation 2009 set to launch Oct. 17 "Flight Test Nation" will make its inaugural flight Oct. 17 as Edwards Air Force Base heralds its test legacy and the 50th anniversary of the X-15 during its open house and air show. Edwards is unveiling the new air show slogan to honor its long-standing pursuit of performance excellence and the