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New automated tool for the acquisition workforce

Posted July 6, 2012 by by Headquarters, AFMC

The Air Force has implemented a new automated tool for the acquisition workforce to request Acquisition Professional Development Program certification called “ACQ Now for Certification”. It has a similar look and feel to ACQ Now DAU and ACQ Now CL and is accessible using CAC login at https://www.atrrs.army.mil/channels/acqnowcert/student/logon.aspx. Once the member applies for their APDP…

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418th FLTS takes testing new C-130 airdrop system to whole new level

Posted August 3, 2012 by by Jet Fabara

What was initially known as the most commonly used airdrop method for the aerial insertion of supplies for military and contingency operations...

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Events

News Briefs April 13, 2012

Posted April 13, 2012 by

Awareness month April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. With the help of the 95th Security Forces Squadron team, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office is having Self-Defense classes 11 a.m.-1 p.m., April 12 and 26 in the grassy area of the roundabout at the Health and Wellness Center and Oasis Community Center. All participants should…

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Team Edwards surpasses AFAF campaign goal

Posted May 11, 2012 by by Jet Fabara

With May officially marking the end of this year’s Air Force Assistance Fund campaign Air Force-wide, Team Edwards once again went above and beyond in terms of showing why it’s not only committed to caring, but committed to giving as well. Although this year’s AFAF campaign at Edwards ran…

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Branch Science Carnival inspires future scientists, engineers

Posted May 18, 2012 by by Laura Mowry

To members of the United States Marine Corps, polymers save lives, and to the 95th Civil Engineering Division, polymers are recyclables. To students at Branch Elementary School, polymers inspire future...

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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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Salutes & Awards

Professional Maintenance Certificate Program announces forthcoming data call

Posted June 15, 2012 by by Nathan Dixon

The 412th Maintenance Group’s Training Division has announced it’s forthcoming Professional Maintenance Certification (PMxCP) Data Call. The data call is anticipated to occur in July. Civilian members serving...

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Edwards completes series of targeted improvements to fitness facility

Posted June 8, 2012 by By 95th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

As part of the base’s ongoing commitment to improve the quality of life for the Edwards community and keep its personnel “Fit to Fight,” the final installment of a series of minor upgrades to the fitness center...

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F-35 undergoes pit testing

Posted July 6, 2012 by Tom Reynolds

Lockheed Martin Tom Reynolds F-35 tail number AF-1 underwent stores static ejection testing at the F-22 Combined Test Force for the past three weeks. The aircraft is carefully positioned over a pit filled with foam...

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Team Edwards provides feedback during 2012 Caring for People forum

Posted April 13, 2012 by by Jet Fabara

With a platform that encourages its participants to speak their mind, the 2012 Caring for People forum, held at Chapel 2 April 5, allowed multiple Team Edwards members to voice their concerns regarding the base. As part of the forum, CFP…

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