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Edwards staff sergeant inspired by challenge

Posted July 19, 2012 by by Linda KC Reynolds

SSgt. Scott Jackson, 31, has always been inspired by challenge. Working as a casino supervisor at age 25, Jackson was talking with his uncle, John High III, who was an Air Force colonel and fighter pilot.

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Edwards Civ-Mil selects 2012 service project

Posted July 19, 2012 by by Raphael Jaffe

The Edwards AFB Civilian-Military Support Group has selected renovation of the Flag Park as a 2012 service project. The Park, across from Building 1, shows the flags of all 50 states, U.S. territories and possessions. Because of wind and sun damage – the flags are on continuous display – several sets of flags are being…

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New director sees Mojave as great location for R&D

Posted July 19, 2012 by by Raphael Jaffe

Mojave Air and Space Port now has a director of Economic Development, Karina Drees. Drees brings more than 12 years of experience in strategy and business development, and has held management positions for growing technology...

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Santarelli, Bautista review first year of engineering program

Posted July 19, 2012 by by Rebecca Amber

"The local industry ... here desires to have [an engineering] program here ... we have what we call a home-grown initiative," said Santarelli.

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Civ-Mil support group barbecue slated for July 26

Posted July 5, 2012 by

The Edwards AFB Civilian-Military Support Group invites everyone to their annual barbecue at the Hacienda Lane Ranch. On hand will be the Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., leadership team: Brig. Gen. Arnie Bunch, AFFTC commander Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander Col. Amy Arwood, 95th Air Base Wing commander   Social hour runs…

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College students study Earth from NASA’s P-3B flying lab

Posted June 28, 2012 by

Thirty-two undergraduate and graduate students are participating in a NASA Airborne Science Program field experience at NASA's Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif., this week designed to...

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Northrop Grumman, U.S. Navy unveil MQ-4C Triton

Posted June 22, 2012 by by Rebecca Amber

Greek mythology tells the story of Triton, a sea-god and the son of Poseidon. Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., made history June 14, 2012, as they...

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Budget approved for Mojave Air Space Port

Posted June 21, 2012 by by Raphael Jaffe

At the June 19 meeting of the East Kern Airport District, the board, which operates the Mojave Air and Space Port approved the 20212-2013 budget. The airport financial years runs July 1 to June 30. The budget totals $12,608,778 and revenues equal expenses. In the absence of CEO Stuart Witt who was on a business…

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Schultz talks about newest book

Posted June 21, 2012 by by Rebecca Amber

Aviation historian Barbara Schultz is the author of several aviation books. Her newest work, “Flying Carpets, Flying Wings: A Biography of Moye W. Stephens” was the topic of interest June 21 for Aerotech NewsRadio.

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Museum’s YF-117A stealth fighter is on the move

Posted June 15, 2012 by Staff

The Air Force Flight Test Museum’s YF-117A Stealth Fighter tail number 783 is on the move. After a number of years of being displayed at the Museum’s Blackbird Park in Palmdale, Calif., it was moved to Edwards...

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