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‘Spring’ forward!

Posted March 8, 2013 by

Daylight Savings Time begins March 10 at 2 a.m. Be sure to set your clocks one hour forward!

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Air Force photograph by Kenji Thuloweit Members of Edwards AFB's 2012 Combined Federal Campaign team pose with the CFC Diamond Award April 1 at the 412th Test Wing headquarters building. Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer, 412th TW commander (far left), was presented the award and he then presented CFC Certificates of Appreciation to those Team Edwards members in attendance for their contributions to help make Edwards the most successful CFC fundraiser in Southern California.
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Team Edwards receives Diamond Award for 2012 CFC success

Posted April 5, 2013 by Kenji Thuloweit

Air Force photograph by Kenji ThuloweitMembers of Edwards AFB’s 2012 Combined Federal Campaign team pose with the CFC Diamond Award April 1 at the 412th Test Wing headquarters building. Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer, 412th TW commander (far left), was presented the award and he then presented CFC Certificates of Appreciation to those Team Edwards…

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‘I once caught a fish THIS big!’

Posted November 30, 2012 by 412th Test Wing Public Affairs

About 200 children and volunteers descended upon Branch Pond Nov. 17 for a Family Fishing Derby. Several organizations stepped up to help support the event. The organizers would like to thank the 412th Mission Support Group, Air Force Sergeants Association, Airman Leadership School Booster Club, Enlisted Spouses Club, Environmental Management, First Sergeants Group, Fregoso Outdoor…

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Desert High students visit Ronald Reagan Library

Posted March 9, 2012 by Staff

Forty-four Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets and history students from Desert High School visited the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., Feb. 10. The library is a nationally recognized historical landmark and the site of President…

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Elementary to hold pre-registration for Kindergarten

Posted April 12, 2013 by Jane Rideout

The Irving L. Branch Elementary will be having pre-registration for Kindergarten May 1 and 2, from 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m., for the 2013-2014 school year. Civilian employees as well as active duty are eligible to enroll students at base schools. Children must be five years old on or before Oct. 1, 2013. State law…

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Italian honorary commanders visit Edwards

Posted October 19, 2012 by 412th TW Public Affairs

Edwards Air Force Base hosted members of the Honorary Squadron Commanders Association from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 12. While visiting the Air Force Test Pilot School, the delegation posed for a group photo in front of the NF-104. The Italians met up with base leadership and members of the Edwards AFB Civlian Military Support…

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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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Edwards test team extends KC-135 capabilities

Posted April 26, 2013 by Jet Fabara

Known as "The Mighty War Wagon" of the United States Air Force, the KC-135 Stratotanker has proven to be the core aerial refueling capability for the Air Force for more than 50 years.

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News Briefs – November 9, 2012

Posted November 9, 2012 by

Commissary hours The Edwards AFB Commissary will be open Veteran’s Day noon to 6 p.m. Veteran’s Day holiday hours All 412th FSS facilities will be closed Nov. 12 except the following: Aero Club: flying sunrise to sunset (office is closed) Muroc Lake Golf Course and Pro Shop: 7 a.m.-sunset Rosburg Fitness Center: 8 a.m.-4 p.m….

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Congressman Rohrabacher visits Edwards

Posted August 24, 2012 by Air Force photograph by Ethan Wagner

Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander, shows U.S. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher around Hangar 1207 during a tour for the Congressman Aug. 14.....

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