C-12 pilots take to skies at Edwards

In the midst of all the test missions here in the High Desert, Edwards is also home to the U.S. Air Force C-12 school house. Actually, it's a split school house.

AF senior leaders caution against sequestration

The Air Force’s top two leaders justified their service’s funding proposal in the fiscal year 2016 President’s Budget request to members of the Senate Appropriations Committee during an Air Force posture hearing Feb. 25, in Washington, D.C.

AF marks first RQ-4 non-military base landing

A remotely piloted U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft landed Feb. 22, at Avalon Airport in Victoria, Australia, marking this the first time a high-altitude asset has flown into a non-military air base to be viewed by the general public.

Base gym hosts star-studded basketball event

The Rosburg Fitness Center recently hosted a two-day All-Star Basketball Showcase Feb. 17 and 18, which included players from multiple squadrons and units currently playing in the intramural basketball season.

Pave Hawk team gives test at Edwards a shot

The Gun Harmonizing Range is one of the base's many unique test assets and landmarks that always causes flightline drivers to do a double-take due to its Aztec pyramid-looking shape.

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Sexual Assault awareness doesn’t end in April

Posted May 9, 2014

As you know, April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month. the month is over, our focus on this issue is not. It’s unfortunate we have to place so much attention on such a despicable crime, but sadly sexual assault is a real problem in our military. It’s a cancer forced upon us almost entirely by a…

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Edwards’s employees rock yellow ensembles for Wishbone Day

Posted May 9, 2014

Air Force photograph by Rebecca Amber Bldg. 3000 personnel wore yellow clothes, bracelets, ribbons and passed out flyers to spark conversation about Wishbone Day, which raises awareness for Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as ìbrittle boneî disease. Personnel in Bldg. 3000 wore yellow clothes, bracelets and ribbons to spark conversation May 6, for Wishbone Day. The…

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412th FSS team finish undefeated, claim intramural title

Posted May 9, 2014

The 412th Force Support Squadron team poses for a victory photo after claiming the 2014 Intramural Basketball Championship title May 6 at the Rosburg Fitness Center. The 412th FSS defeated the combined team of 412th Communications Squadron/Comptroller Squadron personnel 53-50 and remained undefeated during the playoffs. Congrats!

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Edwards kicks off Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Posted May 9, 2014

Air Force photograph by Kenji Thuloweit Team Edwards members in traditional Asian and Pacific dress welcomed everyone coming into the Exchange to kickoff Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 1. Traditional dances were performed as cake was served. Attendees also got to show off their vocal skills by singing karaoke songs. Air…

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Professional Development – It’s Everyone’s Responsibility

Posted May 9, 2014

The U.S. Air Force requires much of us these days, and members of our profession of arms are busy meeting these demands. We must ensure we’re not too busy to ignore our responsibility of continually developing each other. Mentoring, feedback sessions and counseling are all forms of professional development, often leading us to the thought…

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AF implements DOS rollback phase II

Posted May 9, 2014

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – The Air Force has implemented the 2014 enlisted date of separation rollback program phase II, Air Force Personnel Center officials said May 1. The program accelerates the date of separation for Airmen who declined to acquire retainability for an assignment, training, retraining or professional military education, and who have…

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Announcements – May 9, 2014

Posted May 9, 2014

Aero Club 320 Jones Road, South Base, Bldg 320, (661) 275-AERO Navigating the LA Basin and Catalina: May 10, 8-10 a.m. Cost is $80. Learn more about Class B airspace, flight corridors and communicating with Air Traffic Controllers. Birthday Party at the Aero Club: Anyone aged 5 to 105 can celebrate their birthday at the…

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News Briefs May 2, 2014

Posted May 2, 2014

Education Center Office closure The Education and Training offices will be closed 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., May 7. Webster University and Embry-Riddle University will remain open with normal business hours. Call (661) 277-2713 for more info. New Hours for bowling center The High Desert Lanes Bowling Center will now be open seven days a week! Starting…

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McCollor, first AFTC command chief, bids farewell

Posted May 2, 2014

Air Force photograph by Rebecca Amber Chief Master Sgt. Christopher McCollor (right), Air Force Test Center command chief, receives his retirement pin from his wife, Nancy, April 25. McCollor retires after more than 30 years of service. His final assignment was here at Edwards as the first command chief of the newly created AFTC. Chief…

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Flight Test Historical Foundation celebrates 50 years of Cold War spy planes

Posted May 2, 2014

On April 26 the Flight Test Historical Foundation hosted an SR-71 and U-2 50-Year Cold War Commemoration at Blackbird Airpark located at U.S. Air Force Plant 42.

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C-12 pilots take to skies at Edwards

AF senior leaders caution against sequestration

AF marks first RQ-4 non-military base landing

Base gym hosts star-studded basketball event

Pave Hawk team gives test at Edwards a shot

Sexual Assault awareness doesn’t end in April

Edwards’s employees rock yellow ensembles for Wishbone Day

412th FSS team finish undefeated, claim intramural title

Edwards kicks off Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Professional Development – It’s Everyone’s Responsibility

AF implements DOS rollback phase II

Announcements – May 9, 2014

News Briefs May 2, 2014

McCollor, first AFTC command chief, bids farewell

Flight Test Historical Foundation celebrates 50 years of Cold War spy planes

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