May 7, 2013 Edwards flight testers essential to X-51A Waverider success When the X-51A Waverider program was established, the test team set out to demonstrate the viability of air-breathing scramjet propulsion. The goal of the $300 million concept-demonstrator program became reality May 1 when the test team achieved a record- setting 210 seconds of air-breathing
May 7, 2013 Coming soon this summer Get a napkin ready, because your taste buds might go crazy and your mouth may start to salivate. Arby's, the fast food chain known for their roast beef sandwiches, is coming to the Edwards AFB Exchange. The chain began back in 1964, in Boardman, Ohio. Founders Leroy and Forrest Raffel had a taste
April 23, 2013 Be careful what you flush The Air Force observed Earth Day on Monday with a theme that focused on water reduction and reuse. Edwards has been reusing water from its wastewater treatment plant for well over a decade.Because the base reuses water from the plant to irrigate the golf course and other green areas on base,
April 22, 2013 AFMC embraces 'Every Dollar Counts' initiative, new culture of savings Air Force Materiel Command leaders are pledging their support for a new money-saving Air Force initiative dubbed Every Dollar Counts.In the wake of sequestration and reduced budgets, the initiative calls on Airmen to submit their money-saving ideas as part of a new culture of savings. "This is an
April 16, 2013 Edwards competes in Inaugural Nellis Cup Varsity soccer teams from various Air Force bases converged at Nellis, Air Force Base, Nev., for the "Inaugural Nellis Cup" April 13 to 14. Edwards AFB was represented by the Edwards Football Club team coached by Maj. Oscar Corredor, 412th Medical Group, and assistant coaches Tech. Sgt. Omar Duarte,
April 16, 2013 Free Self Defense classes offered next month Sexual assault is a major issue not just outside the gates of a military installation but on installations as well. Lt. Michael Vetri, newly assigned to the 412th Communication Squadron, is trained in Israeli Krav Maga and will be volunteering his time along with members of the 412th Security Forces
April 2, 2013 Spring cleaning is vital for fire safety Spring cleaning is an annual ritual for many people. Just as the first crocus of spring ushers in a new beginning for nature, our spring cleaning habits signify a fresh start for us after the long winter months.Spring cleaning can take on another meaning. It's the ideal time to check our homes and
March 11, 2013 Speckled Trout reemerges, Team Edwards invited to up close, personal look The Speckled Trout has returned.The 412th Flight Test Squadron's highly-modified KC-135 returns home after a year-long maintenance overhaul at Greenville, Texas. "A/C 63-7980 'Speckled Trout' was in Periotic Depot Maintenance getting a complete exterior refurb, and a partial interior refurb," said
March 11, 2013 Edwards BX to remain open during sequester Despite sequestration, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service does not foresee any changes to its day-to-day operations."We expect Exchange facilities to be fully functional throughout the sequester," said the Exchange's Chief of Staff Col. Thomas Ockenfels. "We continue to remain flexible as we help
March 8, 2013 AF cuts aviation support at public events As the U.S. Air Force braces for potential sequester, leadership has cancelled all aviation support to public events for at least the remainder of the fiscal year and is standing down the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team to save flying hours to support readiness needs. Effective today,