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Health & Safety

Crosswalk safety

Posted March 23, 2012 by Staff

With the numerous crosswalks and relatively high speed limits here on Edwards, the Air Force Flight Test Center Ground Safety Office would like to provide drivers and pedestrians with some valuable tips on how to remain safe. * Drivers should always stop for any pedestrian crossing at corners or other mid-street crosswalks. Make eye contact…

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Commentary

Never saw this coming: Lessons learned in trying times

Posted March 23, 2012 by Staff

I had the world by the tail: U. S. Air Force Academy graduate, Air Force pilot, six-time commander, 30-year Air Force career, and two stars; fit, healthy and strong. But subtle problems appeared out of nowhere: occasional vertigo, mild persistent headaches, cognitive challenges, having to stop during a hard run. I went to see the…

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Local

412th TW welcomes Dertien, bids farewell to Dunlop

Posted March 23, 2012 by Staff

With an F-35 Lightning II on the left and an F-22 Raptor on the right, base leadership and members of the Team Edwards workforce watched the 412th Test Wing receive a new commander during a change of command ceremony in Hangar 1600, March 19.

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Events

Briefs, March 23, 2012

Posted March 23, 2012 by Staff

Commuter delays Commuters may experience delays at the North, South and West Gates 9 a.m.-3 p.m., March 24 due to monthly testing of the Vehicle Barrier System. Testing will be accomplished during low traffic flow times and could last up to 15 minutes. For more information, call Tom Allen at (661) 277-4894 or Bob Landolt…

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Local

31st TES ramps up for F-35 initial operational testing at Edwards

Posted March 23, 2012 by Staff

Flight test at Edwards normally consists of squadrons taking an aircraft from the developmental test phase and preparing it for its operational test phase at another base.
For members with the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, a tenant unit assigned here under the Air Combat Command…

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Local

AFFTC commander addresses Team Edwards

Posted March 23, 2012 by Staff

Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II, Air Force Flight Test Center commander, takes time during his commander’s call March 20 to address Team Edwards about a safety issue he recently encountered. In addition to this, Nolan talked about obeying the speed limit on base and watching out for your wingmen.

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Salutes & Awards

95th CS wins AFMC level Information Dominance Awards

Posted March 23, 2012 by Staff

Four Information Technology professionals from the 95th Communications Squadron were recently notified by Paul Parker, Air Force Materiel Command, Installations and Mission Support director of communications, that they won their respective Information Dominance Awards categories for 2011. Information Dominance is an umbrella term for all of the varied technical skills required to ensure that the…

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95th ABW opens up new community bulletin board

Posted March 23, 2012 by Staff

Col. Gregory Schwab (far left), 95th Air Base Wing commander; poses with Hearts Apart representative Brigette Schuyler and her children; and Kristen Minor, President of the Enlisted Spouses Club along with (right side) Michelle Perry, 95th ABW housing community planner; Daniel Moreno, 95th ABW…

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Air Force

President nominates new AFMC vice commander

Posted March 23, 2012 by Staff

Air Force officials announced March 20, 2012, the president’s nomination of Maj. Gen. Andrew E. Busch for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general with a new assignment.
Pending Senate confirmation, Busch, commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, will become…

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AFFTC Museum preserves history, boosts recycling participation

Posted March 23, 2012 by Staff

Taking advantage of an opportunity to preserve Edwards history and tidy up their museum storage facility, the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum staff teamed up with the 95th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Division, is substantially contributing to the base’s Quality Recycling Program.

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