April 29, 2009 17-year-old breaks Rat Race record 18:22. Call it crazy, but that's how fast a speedster conquered Air Force Research Laboratory Propulsion Directorate's 2nd Annual Rocket Ridge Rat Race at Leuhman Ridge April 24. In a man vs. nature struggle, Joel Martinez, a Pete Knight High School senior student, overcame strong wind, high
April 27, 2009 Military officials monitor swine flu Defense Department officials are monitoring the swine flu situation closely, with their primary focus on protecting the military population, a senior Pentagon official said April 27. As officials with the Department of Health and Human Services lead the U.S. effort, the military is posturing itself
April 24, 2009 North Gate delays beginning May 4 North Gate delays due to highway ramp maintenance will begin May 4. Closures will be intermittent and will not occur every day. During ramp closures, drivers will have to proceed to the Exit 188 off ramp and come back to Exit 186. This will be required for the safety of the workers involved in doing
April 15, 2009 Edwards pilot soars into the Hall of Fame One might expect a retired pilot of 22 years and Global Hawk Flight test manager would be inducted into the United States Soaring Hall of Fame for the time he spent in his career as an instructor for the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and manning the F-4 Phantom, F-5 Freedom Fighter and F-16
April 14, 2009 Tricare helps families face autism Autism delays the development of important life skills. Most people may take these social and communication skills for granted, but autism-related delays and problem behaviors usually start in infancy and can last a lifetime. Life is challenging not only for the diagnosed child, but for parents and
April 14, 2009 Environmental Management to host Earth Day events Team Edwards will celebrate Earth Day with environmental exhibits, activities and information stations set up at the Center of Excellence April 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The basewide event is hosted by Environmental Management, with the theme "Living a Sustainable Life." Each station will feature
April 8, 2009 Team Edwards holds charity basketball game Team Edwards gathered in Desert High School's gym for a charity basketball game April 6. The purpose of the game was to raise money for Madeline Vu. Recently diagnosed with cancer, Madeline is currently undergoing chemotherapy. Donations were made and snacks were sold to raise money, and all