Jan. 15, 2010 Air Force seeking athletes for warrior games The deadline for submitting applications to compete in the inaugural Warrior Games is today.Approximately 200 wounded active duty members and military veterans will compete in the Warrior Games May 10 to 14 in Colorado Springs, Colo., Defense Department officials announced Jan. 7. Air Force is
Jan. 8, 2010 Compassionate Use Act ineffective at Edwards, on federal property According to recent newspaper articles and television news stories from the local area it is evident that the California State laws concerning the medicinal use of marijuana are misunderstood by much of the public.Currently, there is controversy regarding a medicinal marijuana dispensary that is
Jan. 6, 2010 Year in Review: Team Edwards reflects on 2009 As the Air Force Flight Test Center enters into the second decade of this millennium, here's a look back at the events and achievements from 2009.Team Edwards kicked off 2009 with a Unit Compliance and Logistics Standardization and Evaluation Team inspections Jan. 9 through the 16, which concluded
Dec. 29, 2009 NASA flight tests unique jumbo jet with opening in side A NASA jumbo jet that will help scientists unlock the origins of the universe with infrared observations reached a milestone Dec. 18, when doors covering the telescope were fully opened in flight.The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, a modified 747SP jet known as SOFIA, flew for one
Dec. 29, 2009 2009 -- another year of accomplishment at NASA Dryden NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., continued supporting NASA's four mission areas during 2009, advancing the agency's overall charter of leading the nation in aerospace technology.From supporting two Space Shuttle landings and preparing the Orion spacecraft's
Dec. 2, 2009 Tops In Blue seeking new talent, auditions open The Air Force's premier entertainment group, Tops In Blue, is seeking new performers to be part of the 2010 Tops In Blue World Tour.Air Force "Mission Audition" is open to all members of the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard, regardless of rank or career field.The group is looking
Dec. 2, 2009 3-year Korea option opens up to federal employees A 36-month tour option has been approved for federal employees accepting accompanied tours to select bases in Korea, a move designed to create greater continuity of operations, increased long-term savings, and an improved quality of life for civilian employees and their families.A memorandum by Gail
Dec. 2, 2009 Airman's Attic makes move to new facility The Airman's Attic has moved to a new location and larger facility in an effort to better serve its Edwards Air Force Base family.Although not yet set up or ready to serve, Nichole Parker, facility manager and her team of volunteers opened the Attic for two days at the beginning of this week to help
Nov. 23, 2009 Veteran's home named in late Senator's honor opens A 17-year-old dream became reality Nov. 20, when the Knight family along with state and local dignitaries joined with nearly 2,000 local citizens to celebrate the dedication and grand-opening of the William J. "Pete" Knight Veterans Home of California in Lancaster.In an open letter, California
Nov. 23, 2009 Business lunch stresses importance of local shopping School District officials and representatives from Edwards Air Force Base spoke to local business people at the Antelope Valley Board of Trade Business Briefing Luncheon, Nov. 18.The purpose of the briefing was to educate local business people and citizens about the benefits of shopping locally for