Edwards' Weekly Newsletter
412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base
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Edwards AFB children participate in Operation KUDOS
Lookout for Desert Tortoises
Warriors of the week
During a recent visit to Edwards Air Force Base, Lt. Gen. Linda Hurry, Deputy Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, and Command Chief Master Sgt. James Fitch, met with and presented coins to top performers from within the 412th Test Wing and Air Force Test Center. The recipeints were Tech. Sgt Thomas Nugent, AGE Production Superintendent, 412th Maintenance Squadron, Staff Sgt. Sirinity Berganza Campos, Dental Assistant, 412th Medical Group, MyNga Day, 412th Test Wing Protocol Chief, and Adrianna Baseggio, Contracting Construction Branch Chief, Air Force Test Center.
LEI DAY ?? Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024
WHEN: Wednesday, May 1, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHAT: Lei Day – food tasting, LIVE music and performances
WHERE: Military Family Readiness Center, Family Room
COFFEE TALK?? Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024
WHEN: Tuesday, May 7, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
WHAT: Coffee Talk
WHERE: Edwards AFB Starbucks
STEM DAY ?? Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024
WHEN: Wednesday, May 8
WHAT: STEM Day – let’s celebrate the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics that shapes our future
WHERE: Edwards AFB Desert High School
WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE CLASS ??? Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024
WHEN: Wednesday, May 8, 4-5 p.m.
WHERE: Gym
5K RUN/WALK ?? Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024
WHEN: Friday, May 10 at 7 a.m.
WHAT: 5k Run/Walk – All finishing participants will receive a Hawaiian lei!
WHERE: Rosburg Fitness Center (210 Popson Ave. Bldg. 2200)
Opening Ceremony --- POLICE WEEK
WHEN: Monday, May 13, 7-8 a.m.
WHAT: Opening Ceremony --- POLICE WEEK
CONTACT: [email protected]
LOCATION: Chapel #1 Annex/Bldg. #2701 Popson Ave
UOD: Full-Service Dress Blues
Security Forces “Show and Tell” --- POLICE WEEK
WHEN: Tuesday, May 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHAT: Security Forces “Show and Tell” --- POLICE WEEK
CONTACT: [email protected]
LOCATION: Desert Junior - Senior High School Football Field
UOD: OCP’s
Donate blood
WHAT: Two-day blood drive
WHEN: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 14 and 15, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.?
WHERE:?Oasis Center, 205 W. Popson Ave. Bldg. 2500
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INCENTIVE: Donors will receive a?$10 Gift Card + a free haircut at Sports Clips
SIGNUP: https://www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: OASIS)?
?? Coffee or Tea ? with?Personnel Directorate (DP)
WHAT: Monthly forums with supervisors of civilians
WHEN: Third Thursday of the month, 10-10:30 a.m.
May 18: Demystifying Reimbursable Manpower and Overhires
CONTACT: [email protected]
HOW: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Conference ID: 408 416 887# Call?410-874-6740?to join audio only.
???SUMMER: Kids Bowl FREE Program???????
WHAT: 20 minutes of free bowling DAILY.?The time stacks, so three kids bowling together that are registered get the lane for an hour. Rental shows not included.
WHO: Youth 17 years of age and younger
WHEN: June 8 -?Aug.?15
HOW: Register at www.kidsbowlfree.com. Follow the links to the military bowling centers and look for the Air Force bowling centers for High Desert Lanes. Registration is free for kids and if the parents want to get in the act for a small fee there are family plans.
CONTACT: High Desert Lanes at 275-2695.
???Add some greens to your plate ?? Save some green in your wallet ?? Salad Wednesdays
Diners save $2 on any entrée salad priced $4 or more at any participating Edwards AFB Exchange restaurants, including Arby’s, Burger King, and Charleys. MILITARY STAR??cardmembers can save even more with an additional 10% discount off. Anyone can dine at an Edwards AFB Exchange restaurants, so civilians and visitors can get in on the greens too. Salad Wednesdays is a military-exclusive deal supporting the Exchange’s BE FIT 360 initiative to empower shoppers to make healthy choices.
CLEP-athon
Have you ever wanted to test out of a college course without ever attending the class? If so, here is your opportunity to test out of as many colleges classes you can in a day’s time with our CLEP-athon.
WHO: Any Edwards AD member (all ranks, first 20 to sign up via the link below)
WHAT: An all-day CLEP event to earn college credits through testing (study material will be provided)
WHEN: Friday, May 3, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (meet up will be at 6:30 a.m. to ensure members are able to get the full time allotted)
WHERE: Barstow Community College at Fort Irwin (transportation will be provided as well as a $10 voucher for those Airman not receiving BAS)
CONTACT: Master Sgt. Jason Hanson [email protected], Master Sgt.?Katherine Lamm [email protected], Master Sgt. Crystal Erskine [email protected]
Golf Tournament??
WHAT: 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
BY: Air & Space Forces Association Chapter 294 & AF Plant 42 Booster Club
WHEN: Friday, May 24; Show time 8 a.m.; Shotgun starts at 9 a.m.; Awards 2 p.m.
WHERE: Antelope Valley Country Club
WHO: 4 Person Teams / Best-ball. Don't have 4 players? We can team you up!
PRICE: $150 per Person?(or save by pre-paying $500 for your 4-somes) Continental breakfast; Hot dogs and chips during the tournament; Barbecue and awards following the tournament
SPONSOR A HOLE: Platinum $500;?Gold $250;?Silver $100;?Bronze $75
PRIZES: Hit a Hole-in-One?to win?a Harley-Davidson,?Callaway clubs,?$500 gift card, or 1-year Supply of Omaha Steaks Prizes awarded for: 1. 1st , 2nd , 3rd & Last Teams 2. Closest to the Pin 3. Longest Drive 4. Marshmallow Drive 5. Putting Contest 6. Plus Many Raffle Prizes
REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVGeJWEp3BN2JYEWBv4wTMSFXF0IE1MpfgUiZtsqpdeD581Q/viewform
???Exciting news! 412 MDG patients can now request prescription refills online!???????
Through your MHS GENESIS Patient Portal, you’ll be able to: ?See all your prescriptions that are available to be refilled. ?Choose which ones you want refilled. ?Choose where you want to pick up the refill. ?See when your prescriptions are ready to be picked up. Please read the article for more information: https://newsroom.tricare.mil/News/TRICARE-News/Article/3708208/new-feature-of-mhs-genesis-patient-portal-allows-prescription-refills
?? No more free plastic bags at commissary ?????????
In order to comply with state environmental policy and direction,?the commissary will no longer provide paper or plastic bags for customer use. Customers can purchase reusable, non-woven polypropylene bags for 32 cents or any other shopping bag for sale?throughout the store.
???Edwards AFB Disability Action Team (DAT) - Call to Action
WHAT: The DAT will assess programs, practices, procedures and data for barriers to employment, advancement, and retention of employees, applicants and military members with disabilities. It will also serve as a Member and Employee Resources Group (MERG) for civilians and military with disabilities. WHY: A MERG is a voluntary, employee-led group that fosters an inclusive workplace aligned with organizational mission, that also seeks to support individuals as they navigate their career. WHO: Any DAF employee or member regardless of grade/rank, location, disability status, or race/ethnicity/sex. CONTACT: Edwards AFB Disability Program Manager (DPM), Ms. Isabella Morales, [email protected]
On April 29, 1974, Secretary of Defense James R. Schlesinger announced that the Lightweight Fighter Program, previously a simple exploration of advanced technology conducted at Edwards Air Force Base, was being redirected to a Full Scale Development competition between the YF-16 and YF-17 to become the Air Force’s new “Air Combat Fighter.” The winner would supplement the F-15 Eagle in a “high-low” mix of aircraft of complementary qualities. The YF-17 Cobra had not even had its first flight yet!? Then 1st-Lieutenant James H. Doolittle III (a project engineer for the YF-17) remembered, “You should have seen our faces the morning that our bosses walked in and said, ‘Hey, guys.? We’ve got some new direction. This isn’t a technology demonstration. This is a fly-off.’ The sense of urgency got really, really big.”?The YF-16 won the competition, but the YF-17 impressed the Navy enough that they requested a carrier-capable variant, leading to the F-18 Hornet.
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