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News Briefs January 30, 2015

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Annual awards The 412th Test Wing Annual Awards is Feb. 13 at Club Muroc. Cocktails will be served starting at 5 p.m. The theme for this year is “Back to the Future.” Limited tickets are available for nominees and commanders now. The rest of the tickets will be made available to the base Feb. 4….

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AFFT Museum acquires ‘up-lifting’ aircraft

Posted January 30, 2015 by Jet Fabara

Preserving the history of flight test is what the Air Force Flight Test Museum is devoted to here at Edwards.

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Love is in bloom with fresh flowers for your Valentine at the Edwards Exchange

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As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Edwards Exchange is helping love blossom with fresh floral bouquets available for pickup in the Main Store and Express. Fresh flowers, including roses, will arrive Feb. 12 for Valentine’s Day weekend. “Picking up a fresh bouquet for someone special is as simple as visiting the Exchange,” said General Manager Charles…

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Spaatz Avenue to close

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Beginning Feb. 3 and running through Feb. 24, Spaatz Avenue will be closed at Kincheloe Ave. to support drainage system improvements in that area. Traffic, particularly housing residents accustomed to accessing the Commissary and BX through that intersection, will be required to detour using Fitz-Gerald Blvd. or Payne Ave. Detours will be posted. People should obey…

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Scorpions to show their love of robotics on Valentine’s Day

Posted January 30, 2015 by Rebecca Amber

This Valentine's Day, love is in the air. That is, love of robotics.

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Deadline for 2015 scholarship applications Feb. 13

Posted January 30, 2015 by Tammy Reed

College student Jordan Cherry said winning a scholarship from the Scholarships for Military Children program was a great opportunity for her. “It definitely decreases the financial burden of school, which we all know is a big benefit with college costing so much.” The Defense Commissary Agency wants to remind you that the opportunity to apply…

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News Briefs January 23, 2015

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Fitz-Gerald pedestrian crossing work Through next week, road work will be taking place near the Fitz-Gerald Blvd. and Doolittle Parkway intersections, which is located in the housing area near Chapel 2. This work will result in better visibility of the pedestrian crossings and make crossing at these locations easier and safer for all. Fitz-Gerald and…

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JIC aims to maintain good order, morale, discipline

Posted January 23, 2015 by timchisham

In the Sept. 9, 2014, Desert Wings, an article titled Vandalism costs school district $12,000.î The story was about damage that occurred at Bailey Elementary School. The 412th Test Wing has taken to address not only that instance of vandalism, but also other acts of misconduct committed within our community. Last November, Brig. Gen. Michael…

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New Exchange Extra app puts savings, more at shoppers’ fingertips

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With the swipe of a finger, military shoppers can launch a brand-new way to connect with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service through its free Exchange Extra app. The app gives shoppers quick access to information on the latest Exchange promotions, contests, coupons, BE FIT information and more. The free app is available at…

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Dutch F-35s touch down at Edwards

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Two F-35 Lightning IIs of the Royal Netherlands Air Force landed at Edwards Jan. 16, after a five-hour flight from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Joint Strike Fighters arrived for an operational test and evaluation phase here in the High Desert.

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