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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B-1B software upgrade to ensure future warfighting capabilities

Posted April 18, 2014

Air Force photograph by Ethan Wagner An Edwards B-1B Lancer takes off on April 1, 2014, to begin testing its new Sustainment Block 16A software upgrades. The SB 16A software will work in conjunction with the long-range bomberís new glass cockpit configuration in order to ensure its capabilities in a fast-paced integrated battlefield of the…

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: OSI’s perspective

Posted April 18, 2014

Sexual assault is a problem that affects our entire society, especially our Air Force. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations’ role in combating sexual assault includes conducting thorough investigations and providing commanders and the legal team with information to help them make decisions and take appropriate legal action. Unlike the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator…

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Air Force opens additional TERA, VSP windows

Posted April 18, 2014

The Air Force will open two new fiscal year 2014 force management Temporary Early Retirement Authority application windows, and a new voluntary separation pay application window, Air Force Personnel Center officials said April 14. Commonly referred to as the 15-year retirement, TERA eligibility will be based upon the updated matrices posted on myPers, and will…

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Gaining Altitude – Growth Opportunities for the Week of 18 Apr

Posted April 18, 2014

Through our character – an opportunity to reflect on important issues in our community – Christians around the world are celebrating Easter or Resurrection Sunday this week. Many have a tradition of wearing new clothes on that day as a way to symbolize the newness of life. You know how it feels to have a…

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Announcements – April 18, 2014

Posted April 18, 2014

Aero Club 320 Jones Road, South Base, Bldg 320, (661) 275-AERO Birthday Party at the Aero Club: Anyone aged 5 to 105 can celebrate their birthday at the Aero Club. Take your friends flying for $185 an hour. There is a two hour minimum. For more information and reservations, call (661) 275-2376. Aero Camp: The…

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Don’t let some recent shaking get you rattled

Posted April 11, 2014

Earthquakes are nothing new to residents in SoCal, but the recommended safety measures can be.

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News Briefs April 11, 2014

Posted April 11, 2014

31st TES fundraiser The 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron Booster Club will hold a car wash fundraiser at the Bowling Center 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., April 18. Get your car clean and help support the 31st TES. Volunteer appreciation Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander, cordially invites you to attend the Edwards Air…

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AFPC has expanded voluntary FM program waiver authority

Posted April 11, 2014

The Air Force Personnel Center has been granted expanded waiver authority to waive some active duty service commitments for Airmen interested in voluntary separation under the fiscal year 2014 force management program, AFPC officials announced April 3. For example, we now have the authority to waive aviation retention pay (which requires recoupment of the unserved…

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Gaining Altitude – Growth Opportunities for the Week

Posted April 11, 2014

Through our character – an opportunity to reflect on important issues in our community – There is an old saying: “Give someone a fish and you feed them for a day; teach someone to fish and you feed them for life.” The same is true in developing character. You can give a law or command…

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X-56A testbed arrives at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center

Posted April 11, 2014

The latest in a long series of experimental research aircraft, or X-planes, recently arrived at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards, Calif.

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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

B-1B software upgrade to ensure future warfighting capabilities

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: OSI’s perspective

Air Force opens additional TERA, VSP windows

Gaining Altitude – Growth Opportunities for the Week of 18 Apr

Announcements – April 18, 2014

Don’t let some recent shaking get you rattled

News Briefs April 11, 2014

AFPC has expanded voluntary FM program waiver authority

Gaining Altitude – Growth Opportunities for the Week

X-56A testbed arrives at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center

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