This Week On The Tower
412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base
"The center of the aerospace testing universe"
WEEK OF 3 April
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
The?USAF Test Pilot School ?(TPS) is known for providing high quality resources for greater aerospace testing. This was recently demonstrated through their partnership with Los Angeles based "StarNav" to test a unique GPS system. Flown on a special T-38C from Holloman Air Force Base, the system aims to provide more accurate navigation information to older aircraft using existing onboard antennas. TPS proudly named this project "Have 5tarboy". #technology
For U.S. Air Force Col. Jammie Jamieson, the pursuit of her dreams in the skies started long before she was accepted into the Air Force. From a young age, she found herself mesmerized by Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut and her involvement in the space program. Little did she know, her aspirations to take flight would bring her right into the shoes of one of her heroes. #womenempowerment
What does it take to enable test excellence? A foundational requirement starts with humans, not hardware. Members of Team Edwards, regardless of the uniform or status, face additional challenges due to the remote and isolated nature of the installation. #childcare
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
For more Edwards AFB headlines, visit?www.edwards.af.mil/news
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Edwards AFB Family Child Care Information Session
Team Edwards,
Join Child & Youth Programs for information on the FCC Program and how to?become a licensed in-home care provider. Application packages will be available on site.?More information are in the slides attached.
WHAT: FCC Information Session
WHEN: TUESDAY at 1630-1730
WHERE: Edwards AFB Child Development Center at 1305 W. Fitz-Gerald Blvd., Bldg. 6457.
Background: Family Child Care (FCC) provides a small group setting in a home environment at Edwards Air Force Base. It is a great choice for families who prefer a family style setting over a child care center for their child care needs. It is also a great option for children with difficulty functioning in large groups or with special needs. FCC providers are the only on-base option for child care during the evening, night, and weekend hours. It is a vitally important part of the community for parents who do shift work on base.
*Also tonight, 10 Edwards AFB team members will be conferred as licensed family child care providers*
If you can't come tonight and want more information about how to be a childcare provider, get more information about signing up here:
https://www.edwards.af.mil/News/Article/3347323/edwards-works-hard-to-ease-challenge-of-childcare/ #childdevelopment
Edwards AFB Blood Drive
Team Edwards,
?WHAT: Edwards AFB Blood Drive
?LOCATION: Chapel One 2700 S. Muroc Drive Building 2700 Edwards, CA 93523
?WHEN: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 9:00am to 3:00pm
*Due to staffing, the Tuesday date is cancelled and all appointments made will be moved to Wednesday*
?Our blood drive Wednesday needs 35 more donors to make our goal for the two area hospitals.
Your blood will help someone who needs your type.
Make an appointment at?www.redcrossblood.org ?https://www.redcrossblood.org ?and enter sponsor code:?chapel1
Donors get a special Snoopy "Joe Cool" T-shirt and lots of snacks!
Earth Day Event 2023
Wednesday, APRIL 19TH, 2023
10:30am - 1:30pm in Building 4825
NASA AFRC is hosting this annual celebration with 412 CEG/CEV Environmental Management Office to raise awareness of the need to preserve and protect our natural and cultural resources as well as our social responsibility to reduce, reuse, and recycle.?
?Come join us: We will have various organizations, agencies, vendors, non-profits, displays, games, prizes, and more!?
For more information, please contact Angelica Jackson [email protected] #nasa
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.
April Food Truck Calendar
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.
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