Edwards' Weekly Newsletter
412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base
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Senior master sergeants promoted to chief master sergeants
Senior Master Sergeants Tanya Sipos and Katelyn Moore were inducted to the rank of chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank of the U.S. Air Force, Jan. 31 at Edwards Air Force Base.
Resiliency Speaker: Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ferrell
Chris is highly decorated Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) combat veteran that is visiting Edwards to speak on his career experiences and resiliency. He has endured much trauma (mentally/physically) and experienced much loss during his career. He now spends his free time giving back to the military and the career field that saved his life. Please join us at the following dates and times to welcome Chris and hear his story.
WHAT: Top 3 Meeting
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 7, 3-4 p.m.
WHERE: Club Muroc
CONTACT: Master Sgt. Monica Balcsik at [email protected] or 277-2162?
Coffee or Tea ? with AFTC Personnel Directorate (DP)
WHAT: Monthly forums with supervisors of civilians
WHEN: Third Thursday of the month, 10-10:30 a.m. (upcoming Feb. 20)
CONTACT: [email protected]
HOW: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Conference ID: 408 416 887# Call?410-874-6740?to join audio only.
?? 412th Test Wing Annual Awards Ceremony???
WHO: Nominees and 4 additional guests each! The Ceremony will be livestreamed.
WATCH LIVE (Feb. 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMWmcBJUUf8
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 21? Medallion Ceremony: 12:30 - 2 p.m. Social/Lunch Hour: 2-3 p.m.? Awards Ceremony: 3-4:30 p.m.?
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WHERE: Hangar 1600
WHY: To honor all of Edwards Top Performers hard work!?
???Volunteer?to represent Edwards?communities on the Restoration Advisory Board
Edwards Air Force Base officials are seeking volunteers to represent the?Boron, North Base and North Edwards communities on the Restoration Advisory Board. The RAB facilitates two-way communication between the public and those responsible for environmental cleanup at Edwards AFB. Representatives are not expected to be environmental experts.
Responsibilities A RAB public representative acts as a conduit for environmental cleanup?information with members of the public. Responsibilities include distributing a quarterly newsletter and meeting?flyers in addition to attending semiannual meetings. Applicants should be?accessible to people within their respective area and willing to publicize contact information.?Community concerns or questions can be addressed by the representative or?referred to members of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Installation Support?Section at Edwards AFB.
Requirements Individuals interested in serving on the RAB must be at least?18 years of age and work or live in the area they seek to?represent. Terms of service are two years in length.?Military members, civil service and contract employees are?welcome to apply.
Applications Applications are available by contacting Gary Hatch, 412th Test Wing?Public Affairs, at (661) 277-8707 or by e-mailing [email protected].
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. For additional information, contact Gary Hatch or Belinda Martinez (Cherokee?Federal) by e-mailing [email protected].
???Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program
VSTAGP is intended to ease the challenges faced by transitioning service members Veterans and their spouses report challenges in gaining employment, and VA is eager to provide another means to support those who have served in uniform.?Services offered include resume assistance, interview training, job training, job placement, military skills translation.?To get started, please ensure you have the following documents ready:?DD-214, valid identification, Social Security card.
CONTACT: Dexter Stinson,?Job Placement Strategist, 323-497-9103
???Tuition Assistance Brief --- Schedule at your convenience
Attention Airmen and Guardians!?Want to go to college? Need money for tuition? Scheduled a Tuition Assistance Brief.
HOW: Visit https://calendly.com/education-and-training-specialist-edwards-afb, select a date/time that works for you, and register.
CONTACT: [email protected]
???Secretary of Defense:?Showing Our Enduring Duty to America’s Service Members and Their Families
The well-being and readiness of our service members is a top priority for the Defense Department. Over the past three years, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has taken action on issues critical to force and family stability, including securing affordable basic needs, making moves easier, strengthening support to families and expanding spousal employment.?As of Sept. 13, 2024, the Secretary has ordered additional concrete steps to provide tangible support to our force and to tackle pressing problems our people face. The new actions are sourced directly from service members' experiences and will further ensure the well-being and success of our force, so they can focus on their mission.?For more information, visit the Military One Source website (https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/personal-finance/taking-care-of-people/)
On Feb.?3, 2001, Boeing’s X-32A flew its 66th sortie, completing the company’s concept demonstrator flight test program. Six military and contractor test pilots flew the aircraft for a total of 50 flight hours and met all government test objectives. Boeing showed the commonality of its design by demonstrating the aircraft carrier variant and conventional takeoff and landing handling qualities without any modifications to the aircraft.? The experimental aircraft lost the competition for the Joint Strike Fighter program to the X-35, which would become the F-35 Lightning II.
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Under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP), a covered employee may donate annual leave directly to another employee who has a personal or family medical emergency and who has exhausted his or her available paid leave. Samantha Post is the point of contact for the VLTP at Edwards Air Force Base.
CLICK HERE to access the full version of The Tower, then scroll down and look for the Leave Sharing section to locate employees have been approved to receive annual leave donation.
If you are interested in donating annual leave, please complete form OPM 630A (within agency) or form OMP 630 (outside agency), and send it to [email protected]. LES's are used to validate donor SCD leave dates and available leave balances and may be redacted of any/all pay related information.
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