This Week On The Tower
412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base
"The center of the aerospace testing universe"
WEEK OF 27 March
Find out what's happening this week and discover the newest content on Edwards AFB!
WORK AT EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE
Want to work at the Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe? Check out all of the available positions here:
Check out?www.USAJOBS.gov ?for more positions.?#aviationjobs
2023 Edwards Air Force Base Summer Employment Program
~ Temporary jobs for the Summer Employment Program- Located at Edwards AFB
~ Use this opportunity to gain marketable skills ~ Earn $$$ while enjoying your Summer Vacation
~ Visit the USAJobs website at:?https://www.usajobs.gov
?-- Clerical (GS-02, 03 and 04)
-- Engineering Technician (GS-04)
--General Laborer (WG-02)
?Announcements Open: 17 March 2023 Close: 14 April 2023
?~ Job opportunities include:
Clerk, GS-02?https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/712830700
Clerk, GS-03?https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/712738800
Clerk, GS-04?https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/713211000
Engineering Tech, GS-04
Laborer, WG-02?https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/712788400
2023 USC Summer Scholarship for High School Students of Military Families
USC is proud to sponsor scholarships for the 2023 USC Summer Programs.?The merit-based scholarships are open to high school students in the 10th?or 11th?grade of active military families.??
?Highly-motivated high school students of active families in the military can apply to receive a full scholarship to attend the rigorous USC Summer Programs, 4-Week college credit program. The scholarship covers the entire tuition and fees, airfare, ground transportation, room and board, and course materials.
?Please share this valuable opportunity with any current 10th or 11th-grade student who has at least a 3.5 GPA and is the dependent of an active U.S. military service member, reservist, or guard to apply online today!
?REGISTER/LOG IN:?https://usc.smapply.io
?If you have any questions regarding this scholarship opportunity, please contact our office [email protected],?(ATTN: Military Scholarship).
TOP NEWS
A B-52H Stratofortress released the second All-Up-Round AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon off the southern California coast?March 13, 2023.??This test was the second launch of a full prototype operational hypersonic missile and focused on the ARRW’s end-to-end performance.?#test
The Chief of Staff of the Air Force approved several initiatives submitted to the November 2022 Air Force Uniform Board for implementation in Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2903,?Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel.?Authorized changes are effective April 1, 2023. #uniform
Civil Air Patro l and?United States Naval Sea Cadets ?from California receive an up close and personal look at interservice flight operations during a tour of Edwards Air Force Base hosted by the?Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC)?Detachment 5, March 17. #inspiration
The Antelope Valley High School District in conjunction with Edwards Air Force Base,?NASA ?and?Operating Location Air Force Plant 42 ?hosted the "Aerospace Valley Career Festival” which was a one-day cooperative effort among 19 high schools, major aerospace contractors, military recruiters, local business, civic groups, universities and colleges in the Aerospace Valley. The goal of this event was?to highlight career pathways available in aerospace, military, government and STEM-related trades needed for the aerospace industry.?#stem
The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $259.3 billion budget request March 13 designed to continue modernizing the Air Force and?Space Force ?to meet evolving threats while also nourishing current needs that include training, readiness and fostering new technology.?#budget
Robert Irvine, an English celebrity chef and talk show host, who has appeared on and hosted a variety of Food Network programs including "Restaurant Impossible", visited Edwars Air Force Base as a morale event for the installation, March 9th.?#morale
For more Edwards AFB headlines, visit?www.edwards.af.mil/news
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UPCOMING EVENTS
California Veteran's Programs!
Come and learn about all the programs available to you as a VETERAN in the State of CALIFORNIA!
12 April 23
0900-1300
M&FRC Bldg 5620
register at 277-0723 or email [email protected]
STEMtoSky update - call for volunteers
We still need Airmen, both military and civilian,?volunteers!?
Please help us engage with K12 groups and?discuss STEM in the Air Force, STEM careers and pathways, as well as?personal journeys to the STEM role they are in now. This is a great way to?connect your base with the local community as well as reach classrooms
across the nation throughout the month of May! Airmen can register to
volunteer here:?https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/fkmqNeYuLr
There are 3 STEMtoSky virtual panel opportunities for
a range of grade levels:
-Science Fact vs. Science Fiction
May 4th, 1:00pm EST
elementary & middle school
-Women in Aviation Panel
week of May 8-14, date & time TBD
middle & high school
-STEM Careers in the US Air Force Panel
May 19th, 1:30pm EST
middle & high school
K12 groups can find out more information and register to participate on the?STEMtoSky website:
Thanks in advance for any assistance in spreading the word.
March Food Truck Calendar
Shave the Stigma! Mustache Dash
Edwards AFB Exchange and H&R Block Offering Military Community 10% Off Tax?Preparation
If filing returns is too taxing, let the professionals do it for you!
The Edwards AFB Exchange has teamed with H&R Block to provide tax preparation services at?a 10% discount. Read more:
Edwards AFB Career Fair
Edwards AFB Education Fair
Everyone is welcome (Military, Civilians, Contractors, Dependents)?
Meet Institution Representatives-Receive Academic & Enrollment Advice
When:??????Wednesday April 5, 2023?
Time:??????0900-1600
Where:?????Hanger 1600
Base POCs:???Edwards Education & Training Center (412 FSS/FSDE, Bldg.?2453)
Contact #:???661-277-2713
Email:[email protected]
Note: Supervisor Approval needed for DoD Civilians to attend during
non-scheduled lunch time.
U.S. AIR FORCE SPECIAL OBSERVANCE EVENTS
EDWARDS AFB SPECIAL OBSERVANCE EVENTS
Women's History Month 2023: Women in History
Women's History Month 2023
Children's Storytime, Women's History Month
The Women's History Month Committee is proud to team with the Edwards AFB?Base Library to support Children's Storytime!
Children's Storytime is every Wednesday from 10:00-11:00; please contact the?Base Library, (661) 275-2665 for further information.
We are still in need of readers for both 22 March 23 and 29 March 23!
Please call 7-7928 or [email protected]?to volunteer for a?reading slot.
Thank you!?We cannot wait to see you supporting this year's Women's History Month?events!
If you have any questions, please contact me (7-7928).
Sexual Assault Prevention Month Event
Monday, 03 April, 0715 - 0750 - Welcome Students at School for Month of the Military Child
The School Liaison Program is looking for all parents, both active duty and
civilian, to welcome our students to school for the kick-off of the Month of
the Military Child for Monday, 03 April 2023, from 0700 - 0750.?
April is Month of the Military Child (MOMC), recognizing and paying tribute
to military families and their children for the daily sacrifices made, their
commitment, courage, and unconditional support of our Armed Forces!??
Parents will form two lines up and down the sidewalks in front of the
schools to form a "High-5" tunnel for students to walk through as they
arrive and enter the school grounds.?Parents are encouraged to cheer on the?students as they walk through the "High -5" tunnel to show their
appreciation and gratitude for being a military child.
Please park your vehicles in the old Outdoor Recreation parking lot across
from Bailey Elementary School and walk to the schools.
For further information, please contact your School Liaison, Ms. Candace
Lang, at 661-277-2456.?Thank you!
?Please let me know if you require further information.
Thank you?
Month of the Military Child Kick Off
?Month of the Military Child Live Band Announcement
WANTED: Instrumental Live Band
WHY: For Kick-Off for Month of the Military Child
WHEN: Monday, 03 April 2023, 0730 - 0750
?The School Liaison program is looking for band members who would like to volunteer to perform?live instrumental music at the on-base schools during student arrival time for the kick-off for?Month of the Military Child.
Please contact Candace Lang at 661-902-8335 [email protected]
United Through Reading - 01 Apr 2023 - 1000 - 1400 - Base Exchange??
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Want to work at the Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe? Check out all of the available positions here:
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