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F-35 ITF works towards night, weather certification

Lockheed Martin photograph by Tom Reynolds The F-35 Integrated Test Force is completing a series of night flights, testing the ability to fly the jet safely in instrument meteorological conditions where the pilot has no external visibility references. The ITF, which has the lead on all F-35 mission systems testing, is responsible for five of…

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Memorial Day a time to reflect on service and sacrifice

Throughout my Air Force career, I’ve often reflected on what it means to serve. I’m proud of the work we do and the sacrifices we make every day so all Americans can continue to enjoy our many freedoms. However, each Memorial Day I am sharply reminded of just how great the sacrifice is for some….

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Desert Junior Senior High dazzles, takes guests back in time

Air Force photograph by Jet Fabara Desert Junior Senior High School was the site of a “Night at the Museum” event hosted by the students and faculty of DJSHS May 20, 2013. The event was an end-of-year, school-wide project where students transformed the halls of the high school, along with the school cafeteria, into static…

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Lancaster Rotarians honor Edwards active duty annual awardees

Air Force photograph by Kenji Thuloweit The Rotary Club of Lancaster West wanted to recognize the 412th Test Wing’s active duty annual award winners. The awardees along with their supervisors and family were invited to the Hellenic Center in Lancaster, Calif., for a complimentary lunch and award presentation. From left: First Sergeant William Russell, 412th…

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Final self defense class May 31

In the Self Defense Class, participants are taught several techniques to repel any physical attack, to include choking repulsion, grab defenses, pressure points and wristlocks just to name a few.

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Air Force suspends military tuition assistance

Posted  March 15, 2013

In the wake of sequestration, the Air Force officially suspended military tuition assistance March 11. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley announced the Air Force has officially suspended military TA for the remainder of fiscal 2013. The program will continue to be evaluated to determine the way ahead in fiscal 2014. The Defense Department’s…

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Edwards announces new web page for base helping agencies

Posted  March 15, 2013

Graphic of the new web page for the Integrated Delivery System, which is a committee of all of the base’s helping agencies which works to reach out to the Edwards workforce and community in order to remind everyone of all the available services they may turn to for assistance with any personal issues. In an…

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Edwards begins F-35 operational testing

Posted  March 15, 2013

Air Force photograph by Laura Mowry Edwards entered a new phase of testing on the F-35 Lightning II program March 6 with the arrival of the first two operational test aircraft. The aircraft were flown by Lt. Col. Steven J. Tittel, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron commander and Maj. Matthew L. Bell, 31st TES Operations…

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Exchange offers pricing parity

Posted  March 15, 2013

Whether service members are at home, on exercise or deployed, they can expect to find the same or very similar prices at Army & Air Force Exchange Service facilities worldwide. The practice is known as pricing parity and the prices for products available around the world are established centrally. “While price differentiations can occur with…

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Volunteer to help others, become a Resilience Trainer Assistant

Posted  March 15, 2013

Resilience Trainer Assistants are currently needed to complement the newly-certified and trained Edwards AFB Master Resilience Trainers. Volunteer RTAs will assist the MRTs by being the “go-to” person in their specific organizations and will be advisers to their commanders on all aspects of resiliency. Resilient employees equal a healthy resilient community which results in a…

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412th SFS make come back to win intramural basketball championship

Posted  March 15, 2013

Air Force photograph by Steven Lowe The 412th Security Forces Squadron team poses for a victory photo after claiming the 2013 Intramural Basketball Championship title March 7 at the Rosburg Fitness Center with back to back games over the first-place seeded team, the 412th Force Support Squadron. The 412th Security Forces Squadron recently claimed the…

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March Is Women’s History Month

Posted  March 15, 2013

One hundred years ago, suffragists marched on Washington to promote women’s rights. In recognition of the anniversary, the National Archives created a Pinterest board where you can view photos, letters, a cartoon, and other documents from that period. Visit WomensHistoryMonth.gov to learn about generations of women who’ve contributed to American society.  

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My educational journey: Education is power!

Posted  March 15, 2013

Education is power! I now understand this statement because I’ve empowered myself with education. My struggle with school began early compared to my peers. My mother’s limited education impacted my academic growth; however, I eventually became a first-generation college graduate. As a young child, I never cared for school – my teachers merely provided childcare…

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Announcements – March 15, 2013

Posted  March 15, 2013

Aero Club 320 Jones Road, South Base, Bldg 320, (661) 275-AERO Flying Companion Seminar – A Class for Non-Pilots: March 23, 8-11 a.m. Cost is $150, register by March 18. Be an informed passenger – learn about charts, instruments, controls, navigation and radios. Learn to Fly: The sky is the limit at the Edwards AFB Aero…

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News Briefs – March 8, 2013

Posted  March 8, 2013

2013 Caring for People Forum canceled As we are all aware, we are operating under significant budgetary constraints through the duration of a continuing resolution, made more complex through possible impending sequestration actions. Per senior leader guidance, due to budget issues Headquarters Air Force nor Air Force Materiel Command will hold a 2013 Caring for…

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