This Week On The Tower
412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base
"The center of the aerospace testing universe"
WEEK OF 18 Sept
Find out what's happening this week and discover the newest content on Edwards AFB!
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TOP NEWS
The 412th Test Wing hosted a new type of first: the Data Analysis Tool Summit on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 12-13. #data
Firefighters from the 812th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in the 9/11 Memorial Run, Walk, Ruck March event, Sept. 11, on Edwards Air Force Base, California. #neverforget
412th Test Wing Commander Col. Douglas Wickert and Command Chief Master Sgt. Justin Stoltzfus met with Airmen in an unannounced visit to the First Sergeants’ Quarterly Dorm Dinner at Higher Grounds Café in building 2511, Sept. 7. #surprise
During the months of September and October, the Department of the Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services is challenging personnel to get fit by making healthy changes to their lifestyle through nutrition and physical activity. #getfit
National Preparedness Month has been a federally recognized month dedicated to increasing the preparedness capabilities of the American population since 2004. September was chosen as it is the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, and because of the significance of the events of 9/11. #preparedness
A test team from the Global Power Bombers Combined Test Force recently began research into human factors integration as part of the B-52 Stratofortress Commercial Engine Replacement Program, on Edwards Air Force Base, California. #test
For more Edwards AFB headlines, visit?www.edwards.af.mil/news
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
September 21, 1964
On September 21st, 1964, Alvin S. White (a test pilot for North American Aviation) and Col Joseph F. Cotton flew the North American XB-70A for its first flight, going from Palmdale, CA to Edwards Air Force Base.? Though the Air Force canceled the original project of a high-altitude, high-speed bomber, it ordered two XB-70As for test purposes.? Over their five years of testing, the two aircraft flew 129 flights to explore how large aircraft behaved at supersonic speeds, including one flight that sustained Mach 3 for over 30 minutes!
OUR PEOPLE
Lighting the Night
Last week, the 812th Civil Engineer Squadron's Edwards Fire and Emergency Services conducted live-fire training. The training is invaluable to our firefighters as non-standard test aircraft is the standard on Edwards.
UPCOMING EVENTS / NOTICES
AcqDemo Training - Annual Assessment and Compensation
412 TW would like to invite you to attend a TW AcqDemo briefing covering Annual Assessment and Compensation.? This session is open to all Leadership, Supervisors and Employees.? The session will be recorded and available for viewing later.?
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Microsoft Teams meeting
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Or call in (audio only)
+1 410-874-6740,,389269966# ? United States, Odenton
Phone Conference ID: 389 269 966#
Note: Dial-in is unavailable if a conference ID is not present in the meeting invite. Conferences supporting dial-in can also be reached using DSN equivalents. Commercial:1-410-874-6740 or 1-410-874-6750. DSN:322-874-6740 or 322-874-6750.
Volunteers Needed - East Kern Career Expo
The 2nd annual East Kern Career Expo in coming up, and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools is excited to invite you to participate as an exhibitor for this year’s event. The expo will be held at The Mojave Air and Space Port again this year, on October 27th from 9:00am-12:00pm. We predict great weather and plan to have many outdoor exhibits and activities.
Your industry expertise is so valuable, and we hope that you will consider participating as a volunteer to help bring awareness about the exciting career paths and opportunities available in the area to east kern student and inspire economic mobility!
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?You can find more information about the event along with registration and sponsorship information HERE . If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Balkenbush at [email protected] or 661-277-2456
September Food Truck Calendar
Rosamond Blvd. Traffic Changes
Team Edwards,
This notice is to inform our teammates of some changes to look for in the traffic patterns on Rosamond Boulevard that should be coming soon.
Over the last five years there have been 135 reported collisions on Rosamond Boulevard between the freeway and Sierra Highway, 36 of which had injuries. 96 of those 135 collisions were at the intersection with Glendower and B Streets.
The primary issue is with drivers trying to make a left turn from uncontrolled side streets onto Rosamond Boulevard. The safest places to do so in that area are at either Sierra Highway or 20th Street where electric traffic signals have been installed.?
In an effort to improve safety at this intersection, traffic delineators will be installed in the near future to prohibit left turns from both Glendower and B Streets onto Rosamond Boulevard.
Be mindful of traffic disruptions as the delineators to discourage left turns onto Rosamond Boulevard from Glendower and B Streets are installed in the coming weeks.
SAVE THE DATE: Team Edwards Squadron Throwdown - 13 Oct @ Rosburg Fitness Center
Team Edwards,
PREPARE TO THROWDOWN! The 412th?Test Wing invites you to COMPETE as we look to crown the “FITTEST SQUADRON” for 2023!
Please see attached file that will further describe the competition along with other activities offered for ALL attendees.
?***Rules of Engagement***
- Squadron Team can consist of any?MILITARY, CIVILIAN and DEPENDENTS.?
- 4 members will make up the MAIN team with at least 1 member of the opposite sex.
- Each team may list 2 OPTIONAL team members to serve ONLY as permanent replacement in the event of injury or unavailability. No in/out substitutions.
- Team will be disqualified from advancing if 4 members (with at least 1 member of the opposite sex) are not able to progress to the next workout.
- ALL members must be affiliated with the same Squadron.
- 2 workouts will be released to competitors 3 weeks prior to event and the rest will be revealed on day of competition.
- Teams must be registered prior to 8 Sep for FREE Premium Shirt.?Deadline to register to compete is?NLT 22 Sep.
- Winning Squadron will hold custom TEST trophy until the next annual competition. 1st, 2nd?and 3rd?place teams will receive custom medals, swag bags and premium shirt.
- To register to compete, please get with your organization First Sergeant.
Don’t want to compete? There will be Bowling and Golf courtesy of UNITE for other members in the squadron to enjoy. (sign up required. first come, first serve)
Want to volunteer??Please go to (https://fb.me/e/64BU02f7r ) and follow instructions to sign up.?All volunteers will receive a premium shirt and lunch provided!
POC for Questions is MSgt Earl Mata
Branch Pond - Stocked with Fish
Branch?Pond has recently been stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish.
A state fishing license and an Edwards Fishing Permit are required to fish at Branch?Pond. Daily and yearly permits are available through the iSportsman website at?https://edwards.isportsman.net/
Each angler is required to complete one Edwards AFB Fish Survey Form 6015 or fill out the online questionnaire when checking out on the Edwards iSportsman webpage for each day of fishing. Please contact Environmental Management for more information at?(661)?277-1401.
Tuition Assistance Briefings
Attention Airmen and Guardians!
Want to go to college? Need a TA brief? Edwards AFB is now offering TA briefs on Tuesdays at 0900 and Thursdays at 1300 via Zoom!?
The Zoom link for TUESDAYS at 0900 is?https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612185292?pwd=ZmUzVjZYb3gzeXZwcUUwL2lrazNIQT09
The Zoom link for THURSDAYS at 1300 is?https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1604912636?pwd=WHZjdmJIQzhqZE14SU5DMFdNYUhwdz09
HARD TALKS - Each Thursday at 1500, Chapel 1 Annex
412 TW Leadership holds small group talks weekly, open to all base personnel.?The form is a safe place to discuss hard issues members are facing, to include dealing with current local/world events or personal issues.?Assisting leadership, members from the Chapel, EO, IG and other helping agencies are in attendance.
Townhall Q & A's
Will there ever be a chance that the speed limits get raised on installation? Rosamond Blvd?
?It's up to you. As soon as we all reliably start driving the current speed limits, I will actually consider raising the speed limits to something that is more appropriate. We will work with SFS to see if there is a decreasing trend in traffic violations in the near future to make that decision. If we all start complying with the rule now, I will trust that we will comply with a future rule. It's up to you.
?What is the procedure regarding snakes and if you get bit?
?Get to an ambulance and get to the nearest hospital ASAP (911).?There is at least one ambulance crew available to get to you on Edwards. They are within small single?digit minutes of any place in the housing area once you make a call.
?If you need to contact a professional to remove a snake contact the following entities:?CE Helpdesk for pest control at (661) 277-3330, Environmental Management at (661) 277-1401 option 3, or if in base housing contact Mayroad Services at (661) 385-6060 option 1.
?Will there be changes to the telework policies?
?CPO is aware of an updated Telework AFI; however, the HAF Telework Guide with AFMC and AFTC Supplements is still being coordinated. As of 30 May 2023, all employees will utilize the 25 Jan 2022 supplemental guidance for telework implementation.?
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