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News Briefs May 17, 2013

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Freeway closures Caltrans will close portions of Antelope Valley Freeway SR-14 from Sierra Highway (Soledad Canyon Rd.) to Palmdale Blvd. as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. Closures are as follows and subject to change: May 20-24 Northbound SR-14 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. – Up to three lanes between Soledad Canyon Rd. and Palmdale Boulevard…

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Safety saves lives for military motorcyclists

Posted May 17, 2013 by Chris Ward

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service knows that safety is no accident; that’s why the Exchange is committed to providing a wide selection of Personal Protective Equipment, which could make the difference between life and death for military motorcyclists. According to Army and Air Force safety centers, 65 Soldiers and Airmen lost their lives…

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Pray that we would remain humble and thankful with our successes and blessings.

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It has been noticed that success destroys more lives than failure. Perhaps it is because success often blinds us to what is truly important, and failure is a tool that shapes us into something greater.

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TEAM EWG claims base dodgeball title

Posted May 17, 2013 by Kristen Haidle

The 412th Electronic Warfare Group team poses for a photo after claiming the 2013 dodgeball tournament championship held at the Rosburg Fitness Center May 10, 2013. During the double-elimination tournament, there were a total of six teams that signed up and played for a chance at the base dodgeball title. The final game was between…

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Indian test pilot students land at Edwards

Posted May 17, 2013 by Kenji Thuloweit

The senior class from India’s Test Pilot School pose for a photo in front of the YF-22 at the Air Force Flight Test Museum. The YF-22 was the prototype built that would later lead to the development of the F-22 Raptor. Some test pilot students traveled more than 8,000 miles to come visit the capital…

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True love discovered, returns to Edwards

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There's probably no better place to propose to the love of your life than the place where you first met.

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Edwards defender surprises daughter at event after year-long deployment

Posted May 17, 2013 by Jet Fabara

Air Force photograph by Jet Fabara Kristie Jarmusz looks on as Maj. Gregory Jarmusz, 412th Security Forces Squadron former operations officer, surprises his daughter during an AWANA (Approved Workman Are Not Ashamed) awards presentation event held at Chapel 2 May 9, 2013. The major returned from a one-year deployment in time to surprise his daughter…

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31st TES changes command

Posted May 17, 2013 by Ethan Wagner

Col. Robert Novotny (left), 53rd Test and Evaluation Group commander, and Lt. Col. Steven Tittel (right), applaud after Lt. Col. Brian O’Neill assumes command of the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron during a change of command ceremony in Bldg. 1810, May 10.  Tittel, who is headed towards an assignment overseas, relinquished command to O’Neill who…

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A dream of two generations: Edwards Airman selected to attend USAFA

Posted May 17, 2013 by Laura Mowry

When Senior Airmen Shujie Yan immigrated to the United States from China in 2006, she was a freshman in high school. One year later, she had big dreams of life in the Air Force.

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News Briefs May 10, 2013

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AFAF campaign extended Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer has extended the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign. It will now end May 17. Please postpone all fundraisers until after this date. If you have not had a chance to donate, contact your Unit Project Officer. There will also be a “Last Hoorah” Burger Burn 11 a.m.-1…

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