Security forces Airman earns Bronze Star Medal with Valor

Whenever Senior Airman Phillip King looks at his medals, he is reminded of Aug. 8, 2006. That was the day Airman King, through his actions, earned the Bronze Star Medal with Valor. Col. Bryan Gallagher, 95th Air Base Wing commander, presented the medal to him during a ceremony here July 30.Airman

AFFTC commander pins first star on former 412th TW leader

Waiting for the right time to bring the family together, newly promoted Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Lanni, Air Armament Center vice commander, wanted to share the accomplishment with his family and friends. His wish came true July 27 when more than 300 friends and family from as far away as California and

Gates open to 'higher grounds'

Team Edwards heads to 'higher grounds' for coffee, Internet

After six months of planning and preparation, Team Edwards opened the Higher Grounds Internet Cafe today. The Higher Grounds Internet Cafe is a facility designed to give dormitory residents a relaxing, non-alcoholic environment within walking distance, said Master Sgt. Wilbert Hoffman, 95th Mission

Edwards Junior Force Council hosts lecture series

In honor of Air Force's 60 years, Team Edwards hosted a 60th anniversary celebration leadership lecture series at the Conference Center here Tuesday. The lecture featured keynote speaker, retired Col. William Smullen, who served as the special assistant for public affairs to two chairmans of the

Team Edwards hosts fishing derby at Branch pond

Youngsters and their families are invited to join a fishing derby at Branch Memorial Park on the Fourth of July. The annual event -- "Fishing Derby 4 Kids" -- is open to all Edwards youth ages 1 through 16. The fishing derby will be from 6 to 9 a.m, with prizes presented at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast,

Edwards to open viewing area for possible shuttle landing

Edwards Air Force Base is planning to open its Mercury Boulevard viewing area Friday and Saturday for the landing of Space Shuttle Atlantis. In the event the space shuttle is unable to land at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., Edwards is the primary alternate landing site for the conclusion of

Lancaster veterans home breaks ground with Edwards support

After more than a decade of preparation, the California Department of Veterans Affairs and the Lancaster, Calif., community unveiled their plan for a veterans home during a groundbreaking ceremony June 12. As the nearest military installation, Edwards provided support for the event. The keynote

Parachute riggers ensure safe landing

When a plane goes down, the first lifeline a pilot can rely on is his parachute.Edwards pilots have the 412th Maintenance Squadron parachute riggers to trust when donning their gear. They have one common objective -- to keep people alive. "In this line of work you only get one chance," said Roberto

Air Force Flight Test Center Museum preserves past

The Edwards legacy of ground breaking flights and brave pilots have their stories preserved and told at the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum.The AFFTC museum is one of the most recognizable locations here with its display of aircraft parked on Rosamond Boulevard. The museum is a relatively recent