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Civil Air Patrol Edwards AFB

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95th ABW community bulletin board

(U.S. Air Force photo by Jet Fabara)

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AFFTC Museum, Civil Engineering Division, Quality Recycling Program

Kevin Herrera, Alpha Technical Services Corporation project manager, watches as a load of non-recyclable materials is lifted onto a flatbed truck March 15 at the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum storage facility. The museum staff began the cleanup effort six months ago when the facility was flagged during an internal audit. The project is expected to continue over the next two years and significantly boost participation in the base's recycling program. (Air Force Photo by Laura Mowry)

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AFFTC Museum, Civil Engineering Division, Quality Recycling Program

The Air Force Flight Test Center Museum is in the process of coordinating with various on-base organizations to remove the I-beams from the storage facility. The logistics of the removal pose unique challenges given the immense size and weight of the I-beams. Once removed, they will be stored and recycled during ideal market conditions. (Air Force Photo by Laura Mowry)

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AFFTC Museum, Civil Engineering Division, Quality Recycling Program

A load of non-recyclable materials is lifted onto a flatbed truck March 15 during the museum’s ongoing cleanup efforts. In addition to removing more than seven tons of non-recyclables, the museum’s joint effort with the 95th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Division has recycled more 20 tons of metal to date. (Air Force Photo by Laura Mowry)

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Desert School, Tortoise, Branch elementary

Sixth Grade teacher Kim Cantrell (left) and student Nora Vik share a moment looking at the Mojave Maxine desert tortoise website on their classroom computer at Branch Elementary on base. Nora won the Southern California Mojave Maxine Emergence Contest for Kern County by correctly guessing the date when Maxine, a desert tortoise who lives at The Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Palm Desert, Calif., would emerge from her burrow. Nora’s winning guess earned prizes for her teacher to buy school materials, for her classmates and herself. (Air Force photo by Gary Hatch)

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Designated Crew Chief Ceremony, 445th AMU

Maj. Anthony Antoline, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander (left) presents Staff Sgt. Derick Duback, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, with a certificate at the Dedicated Crew Chief Ceremony March 5 as Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II, Air Force Flight Test Center commander and Chief Master Donald Miles (right), 412th Maintenance Group, look on. (Air Force Photo by Rob Densmore)

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Designated Crew Chief Ceremony, 445th AMU

Team Edwards honored 35 designated crew chiefs of the 445th Aircraft Maintenance Unit March 5 with a recognition ceremony in Hangar 1207. The ceremony, which marked the program's return to Edwards also highlighted the importance of the designated crew chiefs, as well as their incredible responsibility. (Air Force Photo by Laura Mowry)

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CMSgt Christine Beaudion, First Female Active Duty Weapons Chief

Chief Master Sgt. Christine Beaudion, superintendent, 412th Maintenance Group Weapons Standardization, inspects the connector on the GBU-38, Joint Direct Attack Munition, prior to evaluating a B-1B weapons load Mar. 5. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Laura Mowry)

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CMSgt Christine Beaudion, First Female Active Duty Weapons Chief

Chief Master Sgt. Christine Beaudion, superintendent, 412th Maintenance Group Weapons Standardization, discusses a Joint Direct Attack Munition load with Staff Sgt. Cory Grisswold, 412th MXW, during routine evalutions conducted Mar. 5. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Laura Mowry)

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CMSgt Christine Beaudion, First Female Active Duty Weapons Chief

Chief Master Sgt. Christine Beaudion lines up the bomb lift truck to pick up a GBU-38, Joint Direct Attack Munition for a B-1B load Mar. 5 during routine training. As superintendant of the 412th Maintenance Group Weapons Standardization Section, it is Beaudion's responsibility to evaluate munition load crews on a monthly basis for their proficiency requirements. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Laura Mowry)

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CMSgt Christine Beaudion, First Female Active Duty Weapons Chief

Christine Beaudion reached an impressive milestone Feb. 29 when Team Edwards promoted her to the rank of chief master sergeant and she became the first active duty female weapons chief in the Aircraft Armament Systems career field. Col. Robert F. Weaver, commander, 412th Maintenance Group, presents Beaudion with a certificate during her pin-on ceremony. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Rob Densmore)

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USAF Test Pilot School, Chuck Yeager, Mike Machat, Douglas Ettridge, NF-104

The restored NF-104 painting awaits pick-up at Mike Machat's studio in Woodland Hills, Calif. Once back at the the United States Air Force Test Pilot School, it will be displayed in the entrance, above the NF-104 model. (Courtesy Photo by Mike Machat)

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USAF Test Pilot School, Chuck Yeager, Mike Machat, Douglas Ettridge, NF-104

Then Col. Chuck Yeager visits with "I Dream of Jeannie" star, Barbara Eden in his office at the United States Aerospace Research Pilot School. The NF-104 painting, created in 1962 by British aviation artist, Douglas Ettridge is displayed behind Yeager's desk. Considered an important piece of USAF Test Pilot School history, the painting was restored by renowned aviation artist, historian, and author Mike Machat in February after extensive damage to the artwork was discovered while redecorating. (Courtesy Photo by Air Force Flight Test Center History Office)

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Desert High Students visit Reagan library

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Read across America

(U.S. Air Force photo by Kate Blais)

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AFFTC Annual Awards

The awards for Air Force Flight Test Center Annual Award winners were on display throughout the banquet. Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II, commander, AFFTC, handed out awards to winners in 16 categories, Feb. 24.

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AFFTC Annual Awards

Air Force Flight Test Center Student Trainee of the Year, Lauren Kern, 412th Test Wing, receives her award from Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II, commander, AFFTC and Chief Master Sgt. Bill Thomaston, command chief, 95th Air Base Wing, during the 2011 AFFTC Annual Awards Banquet, Feb. 24. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Rob Densmore)

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AFFTC Annual Awards

Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II, commander, Air Force Flight Test Center, hosted the 2011 AFFTC Annual Awards Banquet at the Conference Center Feb. 24 and recognized individuals in 16 categories for their outstanding contributions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Rob Densmore)

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Aviation enthusiasts turn dreams of flight into reality

Master Sgt. Anthony Accurso flies his radio controlled Parkzone Radian powered glider for quick low approach over the Rosamond Dry Lake Bed before handing the transmitter over to his daughter Evelyn Feb. 26. Sergeant Accurso is assigned to the 412th Maintenance Squadron as the NCO in charge of Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight and is the Muroc Model Master club safety coordinator. The club holds meetings every second Tuesday of each month for those interested in joining. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jet Fabara)

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