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  • Veterans Day is a day to say 'thank you'

    The United States greatly values its veterans and has a proud history of supporting and honoring these men and women. That is as it should be. While we should remember these heroes every day, Veterans Day offers a special time to acknowledge the millions of Americans who have stepped up to serve

  • Thin line

    Just months before leaving for my second deployment with the Army in 2008 as a UH-60 pilot, I reached the peak of my mental and emotional anguish. Up to that point, I had been certain that I would find complete healing and relief from the effects of my childhood trauma. When my healing seemed to be

  • National Suicide Prevention Month: Ask, Care, Escort

    "Always remember that our most valuable resource is each other. When one of us faces a challenge, we all must stand together. By fighting as one team, we can - and we will - help prevent suicide." - Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel The month of September has been designated as National Suicide

  • Education opportunities plentiful for Edwards children

    The Mojave Desert may appear as a parched and desolate location to those first arriving to Edwards AFB, but the warmth of the people, and the glimmer of possibilities can make this historic location a timeless wonder. If you are new to the area, take advantage of the opportunities that are available

  • 'Arm the chute'

    The following is fictional...but, not far-fetched"Departure, Recover...Controls Release." The test conductor stared at the telemetry stream while listening for other cues from the pilot through the headset."30,000 feet," called the chase pilot, flying in a descending orbit around the test aircraft

  • Teens in Blue of Edwards AFB

    Paul La Bella, 412th Force Support Squadron, Teen coordinator, had a vision to emulate the world class entertainment group Tops in Blue, when he created the vocal show group Teens in Blue. Tops in Blue is an all active duty United States Air Force Special Unit consisting of musicians, dancers, and

  • I am an AF first sergeant

    "Everyone is My Business"That's the first sergeant's creed. That's what we strive for, each and every single day. There are very few enlisted personnel in our Air Force with more authority, more responsibility and a downright busier day than a first sergeant.My job is people - everyone is my

  • Sh'linda Miller, 2013 Youth of the Year

    In the magnificent shadow of the USS Midway in San Diego, Calif., Sh'linda Miller, a 2013 graduate from Desert High School, won the state-wide Boys and Girls Club's Military Youth of the Year title May 28, 29, competing against six other gifted contestants. She represented the Edwards Air Force Base

  • AFTC Commander's Log

    Team,I hope everyone is enjoying the Fourth of July holiday and a long weekend for most. I know I am. I hope everyone celebrated responsibly the anniversary of this nation declaring its independence and freedom, a freedom that is the envy of every other nation.This time of year provides us a great

  • A July 4th message from 412th CC

    Team,This coming Thursday we celebrate the birth of our great nation and its declared independence. The Fourth of July is a time to be with family and friends, but also serves as a reminder of what our Founding Fathers and members of our armed forces have fought for. From the American Revolution to