AF Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program

The Air Force continues to strive at being a good steward of the environment. Clean air is an important natural asset to preserve for future generations. Beginning Feb. 11, 2014, Edwards AFB federal employees, both military and civilian, will be receiving emails from “no-reply@apims.af.mil titled ‘Action Required: vehicle emission testing self-certification is due within 30…

TPS new parking lot open

Air Force photograph by Rebecca Amber The area behind the United States Air Force Test Pilot School was filled with rock landscaping to comply with anti-terrorism standards. The gray rock distinguishes the new rock area from the older, red rock area. A two-month parking lot renovation at the USAF Test Pilot School reached completion during…

Real-world foam test makes for good training opportunity

Air Force photograph by Jet Fabara The interior of Hangar 1210 was the site of the baseís most recent emergency scenario exercise that occurred Nov. 26. The hangar, which has 10 large capacity and 2 small capacity foam generators, released approximately 110 gallons of two percent Ansul Jet-Ex foam concentrate that is part of the…

Single Airmen get taste of home

The Airmen and Family Readiness Center teamed with the Edwards First Sergeants Council to bring unaccompanied Airmen living in the dorms, a "taste of home" for the holidays with their annual Cookie Drop.

Have fun, be safe during winter recreation

Air Force photograph by Kate Blais Ski equipment waits at the bottom of a run at Mountain High winter resort in Wrightwood, Calif. Enthusiasts of winter sports – both outdoor and indoor – are getting ready for skiing, snowboarding, ice fishing, basketball, ice hockey, etc. There are many activities and just as many chances for…

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412th Test Wing inducts honorary commanders

Posted March 22, 2013

Air Force photograph by Edward Cannon Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander, welcomed civic leaders from surrounding communities during the Honorary Commanders Program induction ceremony recently held at Club Muroc’s Alliance Ballroom. The event introduced honorary commanders to their respective group and squadron commanders. Team Edwards recently welcomed civic leaders from surrounding…

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Legal assistance tip: Victim, witness assistance program

Posted March 22, 2013

The criminal justice system is a taxing process with many detrimental effects in addition to those already suffered by victims of crimes and those who have witnessed them. President Ronald Reagan was galvanized by the historically poor treatment of victims to create a Task Force on Victims of Crimes. In December 1982, the President’s Task…

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Local high school campus named for AFMC commander

Posted March 22, 2013

Beavercreek City Schools [Ohio] dedicated its high school campus to Air Force Materiel Command Commander Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, a 1976 Beavercreek graduate, in a ceremony held March 15.

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Acquisition course coming to Edwards in April

Posted March 22, 2013

A two-and-a-half-day course providing a snapshot overview of the acquisition lifecycle will be offered through the Air Force Institute of Technology at Edwards Air Force Base April 9 to11. The course, SYS 281 Air Force Acquisition and Sustainment, provides a general overview of the latest in acquisition policy, processes, management tools and acquisition reform initiatives….

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Announcements – March 22, 2013

Posted March 22, 2013

Aero Club 320 Jones Road, South Base, Bldg 320, (661) 275-AERO Learn to Fly: The sky is the limit at the Edwards AFB Aero Club. Experience the thrill of piloting an aircraft. Your local Aero Club provides many stages of flight training, from your first introductory flight through solo, then on to private, commercial and instructors’…

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News Briefs March 15, 2013

Posted March 15, 2013

South Gate traffic redirected Beginning this past week, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., traffic at the South Gate will be redirected to allow for construction of a canopy over the inbound lane check points at the guard house. During this time period, inbound traffic will be redirected through the outbound lanes…

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Speckled Trout reemerges, Team Edwards invited to up close, personal look

Posted March 15, 2013

The Speckled Trout has returned. The 412th Flight Test Squadron's highly-modified KC-135 returns home after a year-long maintenance overhaul in Greenville, Texas.

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First Air Force woman four-star comes full circle

Posted March 15, 2013

Young Janet Libby was definitely someone going places at Beavercreek High School near Dayton, Ohio. She was in the National Honor Society, on both the German and Ski clubs and a soccer athlete as well. But even those friends and well-wishers who would have signed her senior yearbook with words like “you’ll go far,” and…

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Furloughs can begin April 26, DOD comptroller says

Posted March 15, 2013

Unless Congress acts to end sequestration, furloughs for Defense Department civilian employees can begin April 26, the department’s comptroller said here March 11. Robert F. Hale discussed the furlough planning process with a Pentagon audience. The comptroller also took questions sent in via Facebook and Twitter. DOD is the only agency in the U.S. government…

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Air Force photograph by Staff Sgt. Richard Rose Jr.

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AF cuts aviation support at public events

Posted March 15, 2013

As the U.S. Air Force braces for potential sequester, leadership has cancelled all aviation support to public events for at least the remainder of the fiscal year and is standing down the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team to save flying hours to support readiness needs.

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AF Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program

TPS new parking lot open

Real-world foam test makes for good training opportunity

Single Airmen get taste of home

Have fun, be safe during winter recreation

412th Test Wing inducts honorary commanders

Legal assistance tip: Victim, witness assistance program

Local high school campus named for AFMC commander

Acquisition course coming to Edwards in April

Announcements – March 22, 2013

News Briefs March 15, 2013

Speckled Trout reemerges, Team Edwards invited to up close, personal look

First Air Force woman four-star comes full circle

Furloughs can begin April 26, DOD comptroller says

AF cuts aviation support at public events

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