412th MXS lands new boss

Air Force photograph by Chris Neill Col. Robert Weaver, 412th Maintenance Group commander, hands the 412th Maintenance Squadron guidon to Margaret Fleming in a change of leadership ceremony held in Hangar 1600 June 7. Fleming takes over for Tye Lockard who moved on to a new position in Arizona. Fleming comes to the 412th MXS…

NASA flights target how pollution, storms, climate mix

NASA photograph by Lori Losey NASA’s DC-8 flying laboratory will carry a team of scientists and their sensors for the Studies of Emissions, Atmospheric Composition, Clouds and Climate Coupling by Regional Surveys (SEAC4RS) campaign. SEAC4RS will investigate how pollution and natural emissions affect atmospheric NASA aircraft will take to the skies over the southern United…

Air Force photograph by Senior Airman Steele C.G. Britton

Edwards Exchange transitioning to Rip-Stop Airman Battle Uniform

As the Air Force transitions from the Airman Battle Uniform to the Rip-Stop Airman Battle Uniform (RABU), the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will no longer be able to order the ABU once the Defense Logistics Agency's stock is depleted and will sell only the RABU.

Edwards AFB Exchange celebrates Arby’s grand opening

Air Force photograph by Jet Fabara Left to right: Lt. Col. Matthew Wallace, 412th Mission Support Group, deputy group commander; Aleeza Griffin, Arby’s manager; the Edwards Queens; and Mike Wiles, Edwards Exchange general manager, take part in the Arbyís grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony June 10, 2013. Edwards AFB Exchange had their ribbon cutting…

‘Man of Steel’ dazzles Team Edwards moviegoers

Some lucky Team Edwards members were treated to a free prescreening of Warner Brothers' "Man of Steel" June 8 at the Lancaster, Calif., Cinemark 22.

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Holidays – a time to be thankful

Posted December 21, 2012

For many, gathering with friends and family for the holidays often leads to discussions of the things we are thankful for. As you think about the blessings you’ve enjoyed in the past year, I ask that you also remember the men and women who defend our freedom, one of the greatest gifts of all. Today…

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Team Edwards leaders promote safety, overall wellness before holiday season

Posted December 21, 2012

With the holiday season upon us, leaders around the Air Force regularly use this time to remind its community and workforce that safety never takes a holiday. With that same resolve, base leaders at Edwards were on hand Dec. 14 at the West Gate exit to wish Team Edwards motorists a happy holiday season and…

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412th TW commander sends holiday message

Posted December 21, 2012

To the Men and Women of Team Edwards, As we all know the holidays are upon us and I will take this opportunity to say, that no commander could be more proud or more grateful, than I am, for the myriad of remarkable things you have done this past year. Whether it is being the…

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F-35 ‘pushes the envelope’

Posted December 21, 2012

The F-35 Integrated Test Force made significant progress expanding the flight envelope of the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing variant over the past few months with numerous successes in High Angle of Attack (AoA) flight test, with the completion of the first intentional departure of controlled flight Dec. 4 and now having tested the aircraft…

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Christmas Service Schedule

Posted December 21, 2012

Edwards Chapel Catholic Dec. 24: Childrenís Christmas Vigil Mass, 5 p.m., Chapel 2 Dec. 25: Midnight Mass, midnight, Chapel 2 Dec. 25: Christmas Mass, 9 a.m., Chapel 2 Jan 1: New Yearís Day Mass, 9 a.m., Chapel 2 Protestant Dec. 23: Traditional and Contemporary Combined Service, 11 a.m., Chapel 2 Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Serve,…

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‘Tis the season…for basketball

Posted December 21, 2012

Air Force photograph by Jet Fabara Sidney Melvin (#15), Edwards Air Force Base small forward, goes up for a layup before being fouled by a defender from the Camp Pendleton men’s basketball team on Dec. 16 at the Rosburg Fitness Center. The men’s varsity team finished the two-day event with a 3-0 record. The Rosburg…

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Air Force leaders issue holiday message

Posted December 21, 2012

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following holiday message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force: The holiday season is a perfect time to celebrate the many blessings that we enjoy…

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News Briefs December 14, 2012

Posted December 14, 2012

Comptroller closure The 412th Comptroller Squadron will be closed for an official office function Dec. 18 beginning 11 a.m. 412th CPTS will reopen for normal business hours at 8:30 a.m., Dec. 19. For emergencies, call (661) 810-4123. Contracting closure Air Force Test Center Contracting will be minimally staffed 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 19 to attend…

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Chill out, don’t stress out, this holiday season

Posted December 14, 2012

It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. Yet for many, it’s anything but that. “If the holidays have you overwhelmed, you are not alone,” says TriWest Healthcare Alliance Behavioral Health Educator Kristin Musch. “Expectations are high, to-do lists are long and, often, the budget is tight, which can result in sadness,…

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Holiday fire safety

Posted December 14, 2012

Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your chances of fire. Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 250 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 170 home fires involving holiday lights and other decorative…

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412th MXS lands new boss

NASA flights target how pollution, storms, climate mix

Edwards Exchange transitioning to Rip-Stop Airman Battle Uniform

Edwards AFB Exchange celebrates Arby’s grand opening

‘Man of Steel’ dazzles Team Edwards moviegoers

Holidays – a time to be thankful

Team Edwards leaders promote safety, overall wellness before holiday season

412th TW commander sends holiday message

F-35 ‘pushes the envelope’

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‘Tis the season…for basketball

Air Force leaders issue holiday message

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