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  • A proud day for Marines

    I had the privilege and the honor of promoting a young private first class to lance corporal and reenlisting a sergeant major in the Marine Corps for his final time Oct. 3. Born July 22, 1990, in the city of El Monte, Calif., Corporal Gutierrez went to Sierra Vista High School in Baldwin Park,

  • Force Protection Improvements at Edwards

    The events of September 11, 2001, forever changed the way the Air Force conducts its day-to-day operations. In light of the increased threat to Americans on our own soil, the USAF has felt the deep effects of the increased force protection posture that has gripped every U.S. military installation

  • What I've Learned From POW Survivors

    As I reflect on the base-wide activities from our recent POW/MIA Observance Week (ruck march, luncheon, retreat), I find myself completely unqualified to write an article about Prisoners of War and those listed as Missing in Action except for reading, listening and observing former POW's and talking

  • Are you ready to meet the board?

    Airmen assigned to Edwards Air Force Base who are selected to compete for below-the-zone promotions will be required to appear before a military selection board beginning September 2009. In addition to evaluating their dress and appearance, the board will also evaluate Airmen's professionalism,

  • Fail to plan, plan to fail

    The week before I attended Airman Leadership School, I felt excited and at the same time anxious. I was excited because this was a new thing for me; also because I was going back to school again since I graduated from college five years ago. I also felt anxious because it was a change from my

  • 412th TW commander discusses price of freedom

    Freedom isn't free. These words ring true especially this year as the Edwards community lost two comrades and friends in the line of duty. Many of our fellow airmen are deployed around the world supporting combat operations in the Global War on Terror, separated from their families. Total commitment

  • Airmen reminded 'Freedom is never given, it is won'

    As we celebrate this 4th of July, let us remember that "Freedom is never given, it is won." Every day here at Edwards, we work the continuous process of keeping our hard-fought victories secure so that Freedom can flourish. Our developmental test activities ensure that when we send our Airmen into

  • Edwards highest ranking discusses Fourth of July holiday

    Truth, justice and the American way all started 233 years ago with "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." No country on Earth

  • July Fourth symbolizes commitment to principles

    July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by the Second Continental Congress, announcing the American colonies' separation from Great Britain, and marking the birth of the United States of America. Two hundred thirty-three years later we continue to honor the principles

  • Uniform: from the first sergeant perspective

    It did not take long for the results of the 98th Air Force Virtual Uniform Board to become the topic of conversation at water coolers and message boards across the Air Force. Within minutes of the results hitting the streets, Airmen formed and voiced their opinions -- some more animated than others