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New leader for 912th AMXS

Posted June 22, 2012 by Staff

Col. Robert Weaver, 412th Maintenance Group commander, hands the 912th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guidon to Thomas Klawiter at a change of leadership ceremony June 7, in Hangar 1600.

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Sgt. Maj. Dillree ends 30-year military career

Posted June 22, 2012 by Air Force photograph by Ethan Wagner

Sgt. Maj. Charles L. Dillree (center), receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Lt. Col. Darrell Platz, Marine Aircraft Group 41 Detachment A commander, during a retirement ceremony in Hangar 1210 June 12. One of the main faces of the Marine…

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TPS commandant bids farewell to Edwards, retires after 25 years of service

Posted June 22, 2012 by by Laura Mowry

Air Force photograph by Christian Turner Col. Noel Zamot retired from the United States Air Force June 15 after 25 years of distinguished service. Serving as a weapons systems…

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Announcements June 22, 2012

Posted June 22, 2012 by Staff

 The PLAYpass deadline has been extended through December 31, 2012!!  If your spouse is deployed or you are a single airman returning from a deployment, then come to the A&FRC to get your PLAYpass and register!  PLAYpass discount cards are used for various activities and programs on base for adults and children.  For more information…

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Briefs June 15, 2012

Posted June 15, 2012 by Staff

Disability Employment Awareness planning committee Volunteers are needed for the Edwards AFB Disability Employment Awareness Month Planning Committee. The first weekly committee meeting will be held 11 a.m., June 27, on the 2nd floor of the Medical Group Clinic, Bldg. 5525, Room B2034, to plan the events for the observation of the October theme “A…

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Civil Air Patrol aerospace education reaches new heights with B-2 aerial refueling

Posted June 15, 2012 by by Laura Mowry

A little incentive goes a long way for eight members of Civil Air Patrol Squadron 84, who spent June 7 touring Edwards and even had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly for 90 minutes onboard a KC-135 tasked...

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Announcements June 15, 2012

Posted June 15, 2012 by Staff

The PLAYpass deadline has been extended through December 31, 2012!!  If your spouse is deployed or you are a single airman returning from a deployment, then come to the A&FRC to get your PLAYpass and register!  PLAYpass discount cards are used for various activities and programs on base for adults and children.  For more information…

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Briefs June 8, 2012

Posted June 8, 2012 by Staff

Clothing Drive There will be a clothing drive for victims of sexual assault 11 a.m.-1 p.m., June 8 and 22 in the BX lobby. Any slightly worn or new items are appreciated. Many victims of sexual assault submit to a forensic examination in hopes of collecting DNA and evidence of their alleged assailant. They must…

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Elementary school students soar at Mojave rocketry challenge

Posted June 8, 2012 by by Laura Mowry

The successful completion of the first commercial spaceflight to the International Space Station occurred May 31 when the Space X Dragon capsule parachuted back to Earth and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. The historic mission…

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Announcements June 8, 2012

Posted June 8, 2012 by Staff

The PLAYpass deadline has been extended through Dec. 31, 2012!!  If your spouse is deployed or you are a single airman returning from a deployment, then come to the A&FRC to get your PLAYpass and register!  PLAYpass discount cards are used for various activities and programs on base for adults and children.  For more information…

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