AFFT Museum acquires ‘up-lifting’ aircraft

Preserving the history of flight test is what the Air Force Flight Test Museum is devoted to here at Edwards.

F-22 pilot reaches 1,000 flight hours

Four-year-old Steve Rainey sat on the hood of his father's car at a local airshow watching the small airplanes and helicopters at the airport. When the Thunderbirds in their F-100s sped by, Rainey fell off the car, looked up at the sky and thought, "I've got to do that."

Scorpions to show their love of robotics on Valentine’s Day

This Valentine's Day, love is in the air. That is, love of robotics.

JIC aims to maintain good order, morale, discipline

In the Sept. 9, 2014, Desert Wings, an article titled Vandalism costs school district $12,000.î The story was about damage that occurred at Bailey Elementary School. The 412th Test Wing has taken to address not only that instance of vandalism, but also other acts of misconduct committed within our community. Last November, Brig. Gen. Michael…

SecAF, CSAF discuss future of the Air Force

Senior leadership addressed the key issues, priorities, initiatives and challenges facing the Air Force during the State of the Air Force press briefing, Jan. 15 at the Pentagon.

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A Chaplain’s perspective on sexual assault

Posted April 11, 2014

Have you ever had your soul torn in two? In other words, have you ever been hurt at such a deep level that you don’t think you will ever be healed again? That is what happens with a sexual assault. It cuts deep into a person so that their very being is damaged in ways…

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Exchange warns shoppers about used vehicle scams

Posted April 11, 2014

The Army & Exchange Service is warning military shoppers about scammers posing as service members offering to broker the sale of used boats, cars and motorcycles through the Exchange. In one recent case, a scammer, who posed as a Soldier, tried to defraud a man in Tennessee out of $2,500 for the sale of a…

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Announcements – April 11, 2014

Posted April 11, 2014

Force Support Squadron 5 N. Seller’s Ave., Bldg. 3000 Scholarship Program presented by Air Force Services Clubs: Your essay could be worth a $1,000 scholarship! Submit your essay online by April 15 for a chance to one of 25 $1,000 scholarships. Open to 2014 graduating seniors and eligible Air Force Club Member dependents. More information…

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News Briefs April 4, 2014

Posted April 4, 2014

Tax center Just a reminder, The Tax Center April 9. †If you have not done so, call and make an appointment at (661) 277-4310. †If you have already filed with them and would like to pick up your documents (W2s, 1099Rs, etc), call Capt. Nicholas Reyes at (661) 277-9660. All files and documents will be…

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Air Force photograph by Christian Turner

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USAF TPS team proves how ‘a dummy’ can save money

Posted April 4, 2014

In an Air Force setting that is locked on being financially-conscious and proactive under the current financial challenges, the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, at the request of the 418th Flight Test Squadron, is working with the squadron through the implementation of the school's Test Management Project to come up with a more cost-effective way of conducting dummy drop parachute testing for the Air Force.

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Coming sooner than you think, Domino’s Pizza on Edwards AFB

Posted April 4, 2014

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will be opening up a new Domino’s Pizza April 21. Domino’s Pizza will replace Pizza Hut. The last operating day for Pizza Hut will be April 20. Domino’s Pizza will immediately open in a mobile pizza location that will be open seven-days a week. During the construction of…

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Purple Up! with Corvias Foundation

Posted April 4, 2014

April is the Month of the Military Child and Corvias Foundation invites the community to wear purple April 15 to recognize and honor military children. Corvias Foundation is inviting their employees and communities to “Purple Up! For Military Kids” April 15. Corvias Group offices will hold events and activities for military kids at several military…

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Edwards residents could earn $100 gift card for

Posted April 4, 2014

Corvias Military Living is conducting an online communications survey for residents at Edwards Air Force Base through the beginning of April. Residents who complete the survey can enter a drawing to win one of three $100 Amazon.com gift cards. The survey focuses on how military residents communicate with Corvias. The online survey will run through…

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Team Edwards celebrates March enlisted promotions

Posted April 4, 2014

Team Edwards watched 26 Airmen from its enlisted corps take the next step in their Air Force careers during a ceremony at the Base Theater March 31. Congratulations to all promotees! To airman first class: Gomez, Emilio Ezequiel, 412th Security Forces Squadron Boss, Kyle Jerrod, 31st Test and Evaluatin Squadron Mcclay, Antonio, 412th Comptroller…

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myPers is one-stop shop for civilian personnel support

Posted April 4, 2014

myPers, the Air Force official online source for personnel policy, information and day-to-day transactions, empowers civilian employees to manage their careers. “This resource can save employees an infinite amount of time by providing direct online access to answers and valuable information about many of the everyday personnel concerns and the ability to complete many personnel…

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AFFT Museum acquires ‘up-lifting’ aircraft

F-22 pilot reaches 1,000 flight hours

Scorpions to show their love of robotics on Valentine’s Day

JIC aims to maintain good order, morale, discipline

SecAF, CSAF discuss future of the Air Force

A Chaplain’s perspective on sexual assault

Exchange warns shoppers about used vehicle scams

Announcements – April 11, 2014

News Briefs April 4, 2014

USAF TPS team proves how ‘a dummy’ can save money

Coming sooner than you think, Domino’s Pizza on Edwards AFB

Purple Up! with Corvias Foundation

Edwards residents could earn $100 gift card for

Team Edwards celebrates March enlisted promotions

myPers is one-stop shop for civilian personnel support

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