Desert Wings - April 26, 2013

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Volume 61, Number 40

April 26, 2013

Edwards officer balances great accomplishment, sadness

by Kenji Thuloweit Editor “Bittersweet” is probably the best way to describe Maj. Jose Gutierrez’s experience at the Boston Marathon April 15.

For Gutierrez, and most all marathoners, the Boston Marathon is the pinnacle of marathons.

“Obviously, it’s a big deal. Everybody wants to run Boston. If you’re a marathoner you just want to be able to qualify for the Boston Marathon. When I qualified, I couldn’t be happier,” said Gutierrez.

The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Curriculum Standards deputy chief, and TPS graduate, qualified for the Boston Marathon in Indianapolis November 2011, where he ran the 26.22 mile race in 3 hours and 13 minutes. For Gutierrez’s age group, to qualify for the Boston Marathon, a runner must finish a sanctioned marathon within 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Gutierrez had been running marathons for the past seven years. He joked that it’s great because “you can eat anything.”

“Going to Boston was a great experience, my wife and I bought airline tickets nearly a year ago along with getting room reservations because it was a big event. Just being there was phenomenal, the excitement and energy were great.”

He said this year’s Boston Marathon was different because the standards to qualify were raised, which made it tougher to get in.

“Running the Boston Marathon itself, the course is phenomenal. It’s beautiful and you have just crowds of people left and right cheering you on. The weather was

great at 45 degrees at the start. The event is well organized, and because it’s a qualifying event, everybody’s fast, everybody’s a marathoner. It’s a different crowd.”

Gutierrez finished the race in 3 hours and 38 minutes, admitting he sort of underestimated sections of the course called Newton Hills and “Heartbreak Hill.”

“The best part of the race is the last quarter mile when you turn onto Boylston Street and you can see the finish line. There are crowds on each side of the road cheering and yelling and you just take that moment in when you cross the finish line. At that point, the time didn’t matter, it was just about crossing that historic finish line.”

As great an accomplishment as completing the Boston Marathon is, Gutierrez didn’t have much time to celebrate. He and his wife had a plane to catch to come back to California and after about 20 minutes mingling around the finish area, they headed for the subway.

“We were about a block away behind Boylston St. headed towards the subway. My best guess is that the explosions happened right before we reached the subway. We didn’t hear the explosions. We were on the subway and that’s when we started getting all these messages asking, ‘Are you OK?’” Gutierrez said he slowly started to hear about what happened and a friend texted him telling him about See MARATHON, Page 9 Courtesy photograph

Maj. Jose Gutierrez, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Curriculum Standards deputy chief, runs during the Boston Marathon April 15, 2013.

Edwards test team extends KC-135 capabilities

by Jet Fabara 412th TW Public Affairs Known as “The Mighty War Wagon” of the United States Air Force, the KC-135 Stratotanker has proven to be the core aerial refueling capability for the Air Force for more than 50 years.

With the help of the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards, along with a multitude of testers, the KC-135 Block 45 test team recently completed a series of tests in April to help extend the aircraft’s service life for decades.

“There are currently 419 KC-135s and 59 KC-10s that enhance the Air Force’s capability to accomplish its primary mission of Global Reach while providing aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft. These aircraft also provide mission support including cargo, aeromedical evacuation,

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personnel transport, and a variety of other specialized missions,” said Maj. John Mikal, 418th FLTS KC-135 Block 45 lead project test pilot. “Increasing the life expectancy of the current Air Force tanker fleet is critical.

Ongoing upgrade programs help to ensure there is no gap in these mission capabilities, while the new KC-46 program starts replacing the aging KC-135 fleet.”

As part of the KC-135 Block 45 upgrades, Mikal said they included a digital flight director, a radar altimeter, an electronic engine instrument display, and Automatic Flight Control System or Autopilot for Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ ATM) requirements in order to maintain global airspace access.

“Maintenance sustainability was another item that was looked at, which addresses the need to deal with See KC-135, Page 5

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.... Page 4 Technicians upgrading network to support 4G LTE at Edwards.

F-22 CTF celebrates Raptor’s 1,000th sortie.

Donning ‘drunk goggles’ simulates different levels of alcohol intoxication.

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Commentary Using my voice to find my strength

by Tech. Sgt. Christina M. Styer Southwest Asia I felt like everyone knew how stupid I was and because I made bad choices, he got away with it.

I did make really bad choices – choices that allowed me to put myself in a position to get sexually assaulted, just two months after turning 21 years old.

My story is not that different than many stories shared by the survivors of sexual assault.

I met a guy who was new to our unit at a dorm party. We all spent the night getting drunk and hanging out and for some reason I agreed to let this guy I didn’t know into my room without anyone else.

My intentions were innocent, I had no interest in him, other than being friends, and I thought the same of his intentions.

The whole night he treated me like a kid sister, not someone he was thinking about sexually.

One minute we were talking and joking around and the next I was waking up to him doing things to me that I had not agreed to do. I was scared, confused, angry and very drunk.

I knew I had to get him off of me but I didn’t know how. I tried pushing him off but he was heavier than me and being drunk had left me less coordinated than I usually am.

I didn’t know what to do. But I did know that I did not want to have sex with him. So I started screaming for him to get off of me.

I got lucky because he did. But not before he violated me in ways I didn’t agree to. I did nothing that night, but the next morning I went to my friends and told them what happened.

They helped me call security forces and report the incident.

This was in the days before the program we now know as the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) so reporting was not easy and the results of reporting were uncomfortable and full of judgment from everyone I encountered during the process.

My attacker told everyone that I was flirting with him in my room and that I led him on and then changed my mind and was now claiming sexual assault.

But how could I have led him on? I passed out.

The security forces members treated me like it was my fault for putting myself in such a terrible situation, my first sergeant and commander issued a no-contact order but would not allow me to move to another dorm and my supervisor treated me like all of my appointments were an inconvenience.

In all honesty, I couldn’t really blame any of them for their reaction. I knew I had been really stupid and I didn’t have the greatest record at the time. I could see how they would all treat me like I had done something wrong and should just “shut up and color.”

My friends and boyfriend were great, but they didn’t know what to do any more than I did. I had no one to help me.

I felt sad, ashamed, embarrassed, violated and mostly – alone. I felt like the Air Force didn’t take care of me because I didn’t deserve to be taken care of.

Who is naïve enough to invite a stranger into their room and not assume something bad was going to happen? I was.

This innocent, but careless decision turned out to be the worst possible choice I could have ever made. But I made it.

I decided to consider myself lucky that I had not been raped and not allow myself to be called anything other than a survivor. It was hard to move past feeling like I couldn’t trust my chain of command. It was even harder to see him every day in the squadron halls during the day and the dorm halls at night.

I did what a lot of people do when bad things happen, I decided to forget about it, to just “get over it and move on” as I had been told a million times. It would have been really great if it were really that simple. But it isn’t.

I had nightmares, panic attacks and I was an extremely unhappy person for a lot of years. I never felt good or worthy enough and I destroyed most of my relationships, including my marriage.

Then, in 2008 I volunteered to become a victim advocate.

My motivation for being a VA was to help other women who had this terrible thing happen to them. I never imagined

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U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Christina M. Styer

that sitting through my 40-hour training would change how I viewed my entire experience. As it turns out, my immature and reckless decision did not make me to blame for what he did to me. He was to blame no matter what.

I had allowed this terrible thing that happened to me. But the hurtful way I was treated by those I trusted to take care of me and to empathize with me had led me to view myself as “less-than” for a lot of years. But that was a lie.

Finding this realization helped me find my happiness, my power and my voice. I didn’t deserve what happened to me, even if my drunken choices were not the smartest. I deserved to be taken care of, to have someone treat me like I mattered, how I felt mattered and protect me from the man who took my sense of security away.

That didn’t happen for me until years later when I finally sought counseling through my church, a thought that never crossed my mind until my VA training.

The SAPR program saved me almost six years after I was sexually assaulted. In learning how to help others, I learned how to help myself. I am strong again; strong enough to know that I am not powerless and I have a voice.

The SAPR program is here to help. The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator is here to help you.

I urge anyone who has, is, or will face being sexually assaulted or raped to contact your local SARC as soon as possible. The help you need is there – it is free and you will be treated with dignity, compassion and care.

Commander’s Action Line email: speak2cc@edwards.af.mil The Commander’s Action Line gives all Airmen, retirees, families and community members a direct link to Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander. The Action Line can be used to express constructive points of view on the policies and procedures of the base; discuss safety and security issues; and address problems, concerns, or suggestions after traditional methods have been exhausted.

The Commander’s Action Line should not be the first action taken to resolve an issue. Those seeking a remedy to a problem should first follow the chain of command and take up the matter with the office of primary responsibility, supervisors, first sergeants or commanders.

Action Line queries may be submitted by sending an e-mail to speak2cc@edwards.af.mil with Commander’s Action Line as the subject heading or by calling (661) 277-7325. Action Line submissions must be written in a courteous and professional tone, and must include a name, an e-mail address or an alternative method of contact. The requestor’s contact information will not be published in compliance with Privacy Act restrictions. Any messages received without contact information will not be routed, so please be sure to provide some method for communication.

Action Line discussions that are deemed beneficial for the community at large will be published on the Web and the next available edition of the Desert Wings. Submissions may be edited for grammar and length.

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Briefs Promotion ceremony The Enlisted Promotion Ceremony is 3 p.m., April 30 in the Base Theater.

Awards ceremony The 412th Test Wing’s quarterly award ceremony is 10 a.m., May 1 in the Base Theater. Come out and show your support for our military, civilian and team award nominees and winners.

For additional more information, contact Master Sgt. Eric Jackson at (661) 810-4010.

Retiree Appreciation Day To all military – come out and learn about the programs that affect you and receive some services during your visit. This year’s Military Retiree Appreciation Day is 8 a.m.-noon, May 4, at the Oasis Community Center. Services provided for retirees include: Legal Services, Pharmacy (Limited), Immunization, TRICARE, Defense Financial and Accounting System, Retiree Activity Office Program Updates, ID Card Services, Commissary Warehouse Sale, and Door Prizes/give-aways/refreshments.

For more information, contact the Retiree Activity Office at (661) 277-4931; or email 412tw.rao@edwards.af.mil.

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News Time is now to donate to AFAF

by Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer 412th TW commander This year’s Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is in its final stretch and we’re learning about many of our fellow Airmen who have been helped in the past by our four affiliate charities of the AFAF or know someone who has been helped.

Our base goal for this year is $60,215, and we’re nearly half way there but we’re running out of time to make or even surpass that goal. If your unit key worker has already come to talk to you about AFAF, but you haven’t yet called them back to give, please do it today.

Many times we tend to put off important things or forget about them. We may also believe that “others can take care of it this year,” and maybe we will participate next year. I believe this can be why the historical participation rate among active duty mem-

bers has been between 23 and 30 percent. It would be better to see many or most Airmen give just a little than to have just a few giving a lot, which has been the trend over the past three years.

Your contributions will help Airmen in need of emergency funds for basic living expenses; emergency travel to get home to a sick or dying loved one; aid in vehicle expenses; funeral expenses; medical/dental needs; child care/respite; moving expenses; educational grants/scholarships, base community enhancement programs and to provide a home for our retirees and their widows/widowers. We’ve seen the Air Force Aid Society help more than 7,600 Airmen in a single quarter before! And the other affiliate charities often help our retired Airmen on a continual basis.

Thank you for continuing our proud tradition in our “Commitment to Caring” through giving to the AFAF campaign.

Honorary commanders Left: Col. Roderick Cregier, Edwards AFB F-35 program director, talks to Honorary Commanders Apr 20 at the Joint Strike Fighter Combined Test Force. The Honorary Commanders event provided local civic leaders and representatives with a chance to see the JSF take off and a visit the Ridley Mission Control Center.

The primary objective of the Honorary Commanders Program is to provide Edwards commanders with the capability to develop, promote and maintain a continuous working partnership with the surrounding communities. The program is an avenue for community partner leaders to learn about the Air Force mission, personnel, programs and operations. Likewise, base commanders and personnel will benefit from continued cooperation with the community and its key leaders.

“The Price Is Right”

The popular game show, “The Price Is Right,” is looking for military members to “come on down” for a very special ‘Team’ episode ... and they’re giving away HUGE prizes! This special show will tape May 8 at CBS Studios. Arrival time is 11:30 a.m. and taping will be completed at approximately 5:30 p.m. You must secure your own transportation to the studio, however, reservations through the ITT office are REQUIRED! Participants will play as a team, comprised of one active duty military member and one family member (18 years or older). The family member can be your spouse, your ‘over 18’ child, your mom or dad, your brother or sister.

ITT has secured seats for 15 teams of two on a first-come, first-served basis. For those interested, contact ITT at (661) 2758747 to reserve your slot.

For more information, call Terry Stegman at (661) 275-8747.

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Lockheed Martin photographs by Tom Reynolds

Right: Edwards leadership and Honorary Commanders pose for a picture in front of an F-35 Lightning II Apr. 20 during an event where the local civic leaders and representatives got the chance to see the Edwards mission up close.

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Odyssey of the Mind

coaches Shay Wallace and Susan Weaver.

March 23, Desert High School’s Odyssey of the Mind team placed second in the California State Tournament and will now advance to the World Finals Competition in May. Odyssey of the Mind is a problem solving and creative thinking competition. This year the students worked hard to build and engineer three vehicles that traveled using three separate propulsion systems. Additionally, they were given a spontaneous challenge they had to resolve as a team. The team impressed the judges and walked away with the second place trophy. This year’s World Finals Competition will be at Michigan State University May 21-26.

Congratulations to all the DHS team members: Anthony Quinnert, Daniel Fernandez, Seth Platt, Calvin Weaver and Garron Ireton, as well as the team

Retirements

• Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Thompson, the uperintendent of the 412th Logistics Test Squadron, is retiring after 26 years of service. The ceremony will be at the Stripes Lounge 2 p.m., May 10. POC for this event is Master Sgt. Timothy Monte at (661) 275-6667.

• Col. G. Arthur McGettrick, Detachment 5 Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center commander, invites everyone to attend a military ceremony in honor of Master Sgt. Lawrence W. Armstrong upon his retirement from the U.S. Air Force after 23 years of service.

The ceremony is 1 p.m., May 17 in Room 109, Bldg. 1260 – the Det. 5, AFOTEC large conference room. Reception to

follow. Unfiform is uniform of the day for military, casual for civilians. RSVP by May 14 to Jeffrey Brater at (661) 2750535.

Clarification about fundraising events All private organizations wishing to conduct fundraising events during Air Force Assistance Fund campaign must route their requests through the 412th Force Support Squadron, be reviewed by the Judge Advocate and then approved by the installation commander before the event can occur. As a reminder, the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign for Edwards runs March 25 through May 3.

If you have any questions regarding fundraisers, contact the 412th FSS PO Monitor, Andrea Osteroos, at (661) 277-7840.

Coming to Edwards: Verizon Cellular 4G LTE upgrade

by Sal Villagrana 412th Communications Squadron On April 24 Verizon technicians began upgrading the Verizon Cellular 3G here at Edwards to support new 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) cellular capabilities. At the moment, no fielded government devices have 4G capability and organizations will need to replace theirs to take advantage of 4G. However, individuals who own a personal Verizon device with 4G capability will have access as soon as the Verizon team completes their upgrade on May 1. For the user, the difference between 3G cellular and 4G LTE cellular technologies lies mostly in sheer speed.

To the majority of Edwards AFB users, the transition will be largely transparent. However, some Verizon cellular customers may experience intermit connectivity during the upgrades. The 4G LTE technology

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is backward compatible and 3G devices will continue to have cellular service after the upgrades – just not 4G. This 4G LTE upgrade will not affect any users accessing NIPRNet through Second Generation wireless.

4G will bring to EAFB new base technologies, more network capacity for more data per user, and the potential for better voice quality. The 4G LTE cellular networks have far higher standards for speed (at 100 megabits per second, the standard is considered the equivalent of cable network speed 500 times faster than 3G cellular), plus enhanced web communications and connection reliability. Future plans are underway to upgrade Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 with the 4G capability as well.

For any questions or additional information, contact the 412th Communications Squadron Communications Focal Point at (661) 277-3444, or by email at 412CS. Client.Services.center@edwards.af.mil.

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KC-135, from 1 parts that are obsolete, since no one makes the old parts anymore,” said Mikal. “Commercial off-theshelf equipment or systems will be used to replace the existing analog flight director, radio altimeter, autopilot, and 21 cockpit engine instruments with newer digital technology equipment that will be integrated into the existing avionics.”

According to Mikal, the new upgrades will ensure: • the extension and improvement of mission capability and sustainability of the KC-135 fleet • the new digital avionics technology integrated into the legacy system will increase safety, efficiency and reliability • effective replacement of obsolete components • the KC-135 meets current and future CNS/ATM requirements, allowing unrestricted operations in commercial and military airspace throughout the world.

“The Block 45 modification was needed to extend the KC-135 aircraft as a viable weapon system through fiscal year 2040,” added Mikal. “The Block 45 systems mitigate capability gaps and improve overall KC-135 shortcomings in reliability, maintainability and supportability.”

At the initial start of the KC135 Block 45 program, it was originally estimated that testing would end in March 2011, but the technical challenge of integrating the new digital systems proved to be very challenging, according to the test team.

“It took an amazing amount of ingenuity and hard work by the collective KC-135 Block 45 upgrade team, due to the program experiencing a two-month stop in test in early 2012 to determine the cause of a structural coupling event which occurred during flight test,” Mikal said. “While clearing the aerial refueling envelope, the performance of the new autopilot altitude hold was so good, re-adjustment was required to improve stability during aerial refueling coupled flight.”

Along with the 418th, the massive, multi-year undertaking required support from more than 90 members to overcome technical hurdles and prevent the very real threat of program cancellation. Of those included, individuals were acquired from the 412th Test Wing, 412th Operations Group, 412th Test and Engineering Group, 773rd Test Squadron, 775th Test Squadron, 370th Flight Test Squadron, 445th Flight Test Squadron, the KC-135 System Program Office, Rockwell Collins,

Air Mobility Command Test and Evaluation Squadron Detachment 3, AMC Air, Space and Information Operations (A3), and McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.

“There were only two KC-135 aircrew in the 418th FLTS when the program started. Eventually, the 418th FLTS KC-135 aircrew numbered four; even so, Test Operations was largely instrumental in supporting the program with their KC-135 aircrew,” said Mikal.

Most notably though was the Edwards team, which was able to complete the final testing $200,000 below cost and three

weeks ahead of new schedule through extremely efficient testing and test execution flexibility despite regular scope changes, priority changes, funding rebaseline, weather cancellations, maintenance issues, resource rescheduling/constraints, and the ultimate challenge of addressing the AR oscillation issue with no additional schedule or funding impacts.

“In the end, the Global Reach Combined Test Force test team proved to be a pivotal contributor, bringing this challenged program to a successful completion,” added

Mikal. “Successful completion of this program has secured the opportunity to field Block 45 to the KC-135 fleet, while preventing the otherwise inevitable reduction in overall mission effectiveness due to avionics obsolescence and CNS/ATM airspace access issues.

Without the KC-135 Block 45, 88-percent of the U.S. Air Force tanker assets would eventually be unable to complete their mission.”

It is currently estimated that the first 179 KC-46 aircraft will be delivered by 2028.KC

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AFMC embraces ‘Every Dollar Counts’ initiative Air Force Materiel Command leaders are pledging their support for a new money-saving Air Force initiative dubbed Every Dollar Counts.

In the wake of sequestration and reduced budgets, the initiative calls on Airmen to submit their money-saving ideas as part of a new culture of savings.

“This is an opportunity to respond to a tough situation with creative, lasting solutions,” said Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, AFMC commander.

As part of the initiative, there will be a month-long open call for innovative, costconscious ideas. From May 1 to June 1, Airmen can submit their proposal via the Airmen Powered by Innovation websites while at home, the office or on their smartphone.

Links to those sites will be released soon.

Both uniformed and civilian Air Force members can participate in the call for ideas and share their creative and efficient ways to save money and time.

“We’ve asked all AFMC organizations and Airmen at every level to contribute ideas,” said Wolfenbarger. “Our command is filled with many bright minds and I’m confident we’ll see that reflected in the submissions.”

Along with collecting Airmen inputs, the Every Dollar Counts initiative is intended to kick off a cultural shift during a time of shrinking budgets.

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer said, “We stopped flying one-third of Air Force active duty combat-coded fighter squadrons in April, and we’re projected to slow down or stop the flow of aircraft and

engines in the depots.”

Furthermore, he said, the Air Force must trim about $11 billion in the last half of fiscal year 2013. Additionally, our overseas contingency operations funding is almost $2 billion short so we have to make up that difference as well.

And the challenge is compounded by the sequester timeline, which officially began March 1.

“We have to squeeze a year’s worth of cuts into about six months,” Spencer said of the Air Force budget. “So there’s a lot of money to be taken out of our budget in a short period of time ... I’ve never seen anything quite like it.”

The initiative’s call for ideas includes

those that might not have previously been considered.

“Airmen Powered by Innovation means go into that file of good ideas that were maybe ‘too hard to do,’ pull them out and submit them,” Spencer declared. “If it’s a good idea and requires an Air Force Instruction change, then we’ll see if we can do that.”

Spencer wants Airmen to submit their ideas regardless of the idea’s potential savings.

“Whether it’s $500, $1 million or $30 million, we want to hear it because those dollars add up,” he said.

“We’re taking every angle we can to manage our money and ‘buy’ as much mission as we can,” he said. “In that sense, every Airman, whether they’re at a wing or headquar-

ters can help.”

The Every Dollar Counts initiative does not just focus on wings but includes those large centrally managed accounts as well.

“The Centralized Asset Management Office at Wright Patterson AFB manages the money we spend on flying hours, sustaining space operations and depot operations - over $16 billion – so we’re taking a close review of that account to determine how we can stretch those dollars,” said Spencer.

The general expressed optimism in quickly finding solutions through ideas.

“Innovation is what we’re all about,” Spencer said. “This is our family and we’re going to get through this because we’ve got great Airmen to help see us through this.”

Airmen powered by innovation

By Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Fellow Airmen, As you know, our Nation and our Air Force continue to face challenges due to sequestration.

As I talk about this with Airmen like you, I’m not surprised to hear solid ideas for

cutting costs and doing things more efficiently.

We have been capturing those ideas for improving our organization.

I believe most would agree there are more out there and we need them.

Airmen are innovative, always have been. We get the job done daily and in many cases you know how we could do it better, saving money and time.

We must harness your ingenuity and intelligence in meaningful ways ... our Air Force is counting on you. We know you have ideas, and we want to hear them. This is not about doing more with less. This is about doing things better and saving every dollar we can along the way.

That’s why we’re running a 30-day “Airmen Powered by Innovation” call for ideas on how we can cut costs and better fly, fight and win.

You can submit your idea one of three ways: 1. The Air Force Portal link provides for submission of ideas and/ See CMSAF, Page 7

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CMSAF, from 6 or an interactive discussion forum: https://www.my.af.mil.

2. The Air Force Public Site is set up for access via your mobile device or home computers: http:// www.af.mil.

3. Visit the “Airmen Powered by Innovation” Facebook page: http:// on.fb.me/15DHimz.

One thing I hear a lot is the mindset that a unit must spend all the funds allotted or risk seeing a decreased budget the next year.

To be clear: Funds units save and allow us to repurpose this year will have no impact on next year’s budget. Understand we’re at a critical point here, and every bit of savings we can capitalize on will go toward a mission requirement.

Let me be clear, saving money is an absolute imperative to mitigate the decline in our readiness. This is your Air Force and we all have a stake in shaping the future.

We will get through the challenges we face, just like we always do, and we will do it through the innovative spirit of our Airmen.

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Edwards Air Force Base Driver Speeding & Privilege Suspension Tracker The 412th Security Forces Squadron issued 50 speeding citations and processed two base driving suspensions from April 15-21, 2013.

Below is a breakdown of the violations: 50 speeding violations cited for MPH over posted speed limit 01 – 10 11 – 15 16 – 20 21 – 24 25+ -4-29-12-5-02 new drivers with suspended privileges (new) 10 days 15 days 30 days 60 days -0-

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43 drivers whose base-driving privileges are suspended (total) 10 day 15 day 60 days 90 days 365 days (one year) -0-1-2-0-34-

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730 days (two years) -0-

730 days (two years) -5-

1,095 days (three years) -1-

Per AFI 31-218 and EAFBI 31-280, a DD Form 1408 Armed Forces traffic tickets (no-fine) are issued to military members and civilians driving a Government Owned Vehicle. Military members receiving 1408s are subject to Uniform Code of Military Justice action. A DD Form 1805 U.S. District Court Violation (a fine) is issued to all civilians, dependents, and retirees. If issued an 1805, violators may be required to be present at Magistrate Court in Bakersfield, California; receive traffic violation points against their state-issued driver’s license, and potentially receive suspension of on-base driving privileges.

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CTF celebrates Raptor’s 1,000th sortie

by Laura Mowry Staff writer The F-22 Combined Test Force celebrated an impressive milestone April 19, when the oldest flying Raptor successfully completed its 1,000th sortie.

For members of the CTF, the aircraft, tail number 4007, is affectionately referred to as the “James Bond jet,” referring to the aircraft’s tail number as well as its lethality and good looks.

“We had a plane-side ceremony, wrapped around the James Bond theme. It turns out our own tail number 007 has a lot in common with the silver screen ‘007.’ It’s a great looking jet and it’s one of the most lethal jet’s on the planet,” said Lt. Col. Daron Drown, F-22 CTF director.

According to Lt. Col. Devin Traynor, F-22 CTF director of operations, the mission tested the Raptor’s next software upgrade.

“Just as you see software changes and updates to the operating system on your computer, we are working to upgrade the software on the F-22. This sortie was one of the first flight tests of Increment 3.2A, the next major software upgrade to the aircraft which will enhance its lethality and self-defense capability,” he said.

Boeing test pilot, Steve Rainey was at the

controls for the jet’s moment in the spotlight.

“The milestone, compared to World War I when fighters flew 40 to 50 missions in their entire operational life before getting shot down, is huge by comparison,” said Drown.

“These 1,000 missions were not reiterations of the same combat training mission – vast majority of these were very unique test missions.”

Since the jet’s arrival in October of 2001, the aircraft has participated in a wide-variety of ground and flight tests and in the true spirit of James Bond, the aircraft continues its vital role in weapons testing and development.

“It was the first F-22 to shoot an AIM-9M guided shot. On its second shot, it shot down a QF-4 drone target aircraft and put it on the bottom of the ocean,” said Drown. “In the early 2000’s, when F-22 was at the stage that the F-35 Lightning II program is now, if there was a guided missile shot or a bomb releasedthis is pretty much the jet that did it.”

While members of the CTF enjoyed the James Bond-themed ceremony, the real cause for celebration is the teamwork and manpower behind each mission’s success.

Through their hard work and dedication, members of the CTF continue the tradition of delivering leading-edge capabilities to the warfighter.

“It’s a great milestone; 1,000 sorties repre-

Lockheed Martin photograph by David Henry

The oldest flying F-22 Raptor, tail number 4007, successfully completed its 1,000th sortie April 19. The F-22 Combined Test Force celebrated the milestone with a James Bond themed plane-side ceremony, referring to the aircraft’s tail number ending in “007.”

sents many, many more man hours of dedication and professional service in developing weapons of war for our Department of Defense,” said Drown.

“There was a lot of creative engineering work and a lot of elbow grease in maintaining the jet and we’re excited about what the next 1,000 sorties hold for this Raptor.”

Air Force secretary discusses Airmen morale

by Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service Deployed airmen are ready and motivated, but those based in the United States face fiscal challenges that sap morale, Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley said April 22.

“The Airmen that we send downrange are well-trained – they are pumped,” Donley told the Defense Writers Group.

“There’s no doubt they are doing what they signed up to do in the military. They are doing their jobs in a combat environment.”

Donley, the longest-serving Air Force leader, said he has been struck by how connected and educated the force is. “I can go downrange to an Airman’s call at Bagram [Airfield, Afghanistan] and get questions on sequestration, or tuition assistance or the retirement plan,” he said.

Airmen are connected, and they follow what defense leaders and Congress are doing, the secretary said.

“They know we are living through challenging times,” he added.

In his experience, Donley said, this “connectedness” is a change for airmen that has had an effect across the in stitution. Airmen listen when Congress talks about sequestration or budget cuts that last 10 years, he said. For many of the

younger airmen, he noted, this is their first experiences with a constrained fiscal environment.

“Those who have been in 20 to 30 years know there are ups and downs,” he said.

Airmen also know the Air Force faces huge modernization challenges, the secretary said.

“Equipment they are operating is beyond what we thought its service life was going to be,” he said. “And they know that the training environment

they come back to ... is not as robust and not as demanding as it used to be.”

Donley took over as acting Air Force secretary in June 2008, after then-Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates asked for then-Air Force Secretary Michael W. Wynne to resign over concern about the Air Force’s focus and performance in its nuclear mission. That was a low point for morale in the Air Force, Donley said, adding that he believes morale has

risen overall since then.

“Airmen downrange are performing magnificently,” he said. “Air Force men and women know they are making a difference in the lives of those who serve on the ground.”

The Air Force is key to operations in Afghanistan and around the world, Donley added.

“The Air Force is providing a lot of glue to hold current joint and coalition operations together,” he said.

Airmen encouraged to complete assessment survey Those Airman selected to participate in the 2013 Air Force Community Assessment Survey are highly encouraged to complete it. Airmen participation in this survey is completely anonymous.

The survey is used to inform senior leaders of strengths and needs within each Air Force community and develop action plans to make them better places to live and work.

“Our Air Force is ALL about people...caring for Airmen and their families! Please invest some time in sharing your thoughts and opinions on how we can do this better and make our Air Force community stronger,” said Gen. Mark.

A. Welsch III, Chief of Staff of the Air Force.

Participation is very important. Results from previous surveys have directly influenced policies and programs that support service members, civilian employees, and families. Responses to the 2013 AFCA will assist Air Force leaders and service providers in their efforts to improve the Edwards community.

“We need to make sure our programs are meeting the needs of Airmen and their families.

This survey is one way we can learn how well we’re doing that. It’s every Airman’s responsibility to provide some honest feedback to help,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody.

Those invited to take the survey should have received an e-mail in their mailbox last week.

The survey is available online and takes approximately 30-45 minutes to complete, depending on individual responses.

Participation in this survey is voluntary and completely anonymous. By entering and answering questions in the survey, Airman are consenting to participate. Everyone is encouraged to answer the questions honestly and can skip any question they do not wish to answer.

The point of contact for the 2013 AFCA at Edwards is Nancy Koch-Castillo at nancy.kochcastillo@edwards.af.mil; or Kimberly Shirley at kimberly.shirley@edwards.af.mil.

Please take the 2013 Air Force Community Assessment Survey today!

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the explosions. He and his wife couldn’t send any responses by text or phone, but were able to use Twitter and Facebook to respond.

“It was not until we got to the airport when we saw images of what was happening. On TV we saw where the explosions happened. We were just there. It was like a bucket of cold water thrown over you. All the excitement just went away.”

Gutierrez and his wife managed to stay ahead of the curve since they left the marathon right away and arrived at the airport before the subways were shut down and departed before any flights were grounded. He said he feels lucky finishing the race in the time he did.

“My wife gets a little emotional when she watches the news (about the bombings) because she was across the street close to where the second explosion happened. She met with a friend and their two daughters there. It was just lucky that I finished when I finished because sometimes when I run marathons I get leg cramps that force me to walk a lot during the last six miles. When that happens, my time is around the 4 hour/5 minute to 4 hour/10 minute timeframe. Luckily, that didn’t happen this time because that would have been me and my wife in that area. I got done with a decent time and it was just fast enough to get out of the area before everything happened.

“The saddest part for me was when I heard that an eight-year-old boy had died. During the entire marathon you have hundreds, if not thousands, of kids lining the sides of the road cheering you on.

They stick out their hands and you slap their hands along the way and I like doing that. They get all ex-

cited by you just running by and slapping their hands.

When I learned that one of them had died, that was the saddest point for me. The kids make the experience a whole lot better.”

As a marathoner, Gutierrez is certainly proud to have finished the Boston Marathon and now, unexpectedly, has been to an event that will be forever remembered throughout history.

“It certainly was bittersweet. Personally, I did it, I’m proud that I ran it, and now it’s part of history. It will always be a remembered Boston Marathon. I’m proud of making it there, but it will always be stained by that event; the sadness of three innocent lives lost and so many more injured who were there to support family members and runners. Although we don’t know those peop l e p e r s o n a l l y, we are too familiar with the experience of being there either running or supporting your loved ones. We pray for them, they will always be in our thoughts”

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ADAPT:

Ground Safety emphasize planning, education to prevent DUIs

by Jet Fabara 412th TW Public Affairs To get more Team Edwards members acquainted with the dangers of driving while under the influence, the 412th Test Wing Mental Health clinic and Family Advocacy office, along with the Ground Safety office, held a unique National Alcohol Awareness Month event at the Base Exchange parking lot April 18.

The event offered participants and casual observers the opportunity to don “drunk goggles” that simulated different levels of alcohol intoxication while operating a low speed vehicle.

“Throughout the month of April, we’ve had awareness booths and handed out information to people who have questions,” said Gwen Turner, 412th TW Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program substance abuse prevention specialist. “Today’s event was unique, because what we’re hoping to do here is help people understand that alcohol is a drug, and when used behind the wheel of a car, they’re taking a lot of risk that they may not readily know.

This interactive demo allows the participant to gain more of a firstperson perspective without putting anyone in immediate danger.”

In addition to the interactive

demonstration, representatives from the hosting units reminded individuals of the resources available to them in case they found themselves under the influence.

“There are studies that show people who have a plan or two in place are most likely to avoid drinking and driving,” added Turner. “In case you do find yourself under the influence, there’s always Airmen Against Drunk Driving, which is a non-punitive program that anyone

can call in case of an emergency.

The only thing the person calling has to provide is answers to four simple questions.”

The four questions are: 1. Where is your location?

2. How many people in your party?

3. First name or how will we be able to recognize you?

4. Where will we be taking you?

Another resource Turner men-

Air Force photographs by Jet Fabara

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Flores, 412th Test Wing Ground Safety Office ground safety specialist, attempts to drive through a demonstration course while wearing goggles that replicate the effects of alcohol during an Alcohol Awareness Month event April 18 in the Base Exchange parking lot.

Visual representation of what someone would see when operating a vehicle with Fatal Vision goggles to simulate the effects of driving impaired during an Alcohol Awareness Month event in the Base Exchange parking lot April 18. These goggles simulate vision at a Blood Alcohol Content of 0.17 to 0.20 percent.

Be careful what you flush

by Patti Kumazawa Edwards AFB Environmental Management Air Force observed Earth Day on Monday with a theme that focused on water reduction and reuse. Edwards has been reusing water from its wastewater treatment plant for well over a decade.

Because the base reuses water from the plant to irrigate the golf course and other green areas on base, residents and workers need to be careful what they allow to go down the drain or flush down the toilet.

Rags, snakes and an occasional toy flushed down a toilet are expected in the head works at the plant. Workers there can plan for that - large screen captures the big items before they reach the plant.

Workers can also plan for small rocks, sand and gritty material—another screen catches those items.

But, according to Rick Christensen, a base infrastructure engineer with the 412th Test Wing Civil Engineer Division, “No technology exists that can detect or keep hazardous materials out of the sewer if someone intentionally dumps something.”

Hazardous material dumped into the sanitary sewer system can effectively shut down the wastewater treatment plant. “The wrong chemical coming through the system can kill the bacteria that make the plant work,” Christensen said.

Built in 1996, the wastewater treatment plant at Edwards is like many city wastewater treatment plants throughout the world. Using processes similar to nature’s, it is equivalent to sending sewage down an 80- to 100-mile-long river. The process takes what we flush and send down drains from the housing and the industrial areas on base and turns

tioned was the www.drinkingiq. org website.

“We’re always encouraging people to do self-assessments. The drinkingiq.org website allows the person to go and receive a diagnosis,” Turner said. “If it tells them they need help, then we are here to help them work through that.”

On April 26, the ADAPT and Ground Safety office will host a similar event but with a remote control vehicle that will allow

it into reclaimed water. “The water quality leaving the plant is so good we don’t need to add any chemicals, other than a little chlorine,” Christensen said.

Turning wastewater into reclaimed water takes several steps. But the most important part is done by hundreds of different bacteria species, many of which are probably living in your gut right now. These common bacteria create colonies, eat waste, reproduce and die in large open treatment tanks at the plant. This digestion process creates sludge that drops to the bottom of the large tank. The cleaner water moves to the next step in the process.

The sludge is removed, dried, tested and eventually becomes part of fertilizer after going through a composting process.

The most important job of the staff at the wastewater treatment plant is to keep the plant conditions perfect for the bacteria. The proper mix of oxygen, water movement, concentration of bacteria and correct balance of the bacteria species is critical. “ We m a i n t a i n a steady environment for the bacteria,” he said.

Hazardous materials dumped down drains can change that environment. “Fuels and oils float and block oxygen from getting to the

members to use the “drunk goggles” while simultaneously operating the remote controlled vehicle.

The event will be held in front of the Shoppette from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information on what National Alcohol Awareness Month resources are available to the base community, contact the Mental Health Flight at (661) 2775291 or 5292.

bacteria,” Christensen said. “Solvents and other chemicals change the dynamics of the living environment. Something poisonous will kill everything.”

Christensen said the staff at the plant takes regular samples to check for hazards. “We sample this water just as much as drinking water is sampled. We look for many different things,” he said. “But if something hazardous gets here, we don’t usually see it until the plant’s performance degrades.”

“It’s a major expense if the bugs die off,” Christensen explained. “It takes time to build up a working bacteria population.”

The plant processes up to 400,000 gallons of wastewater in a day, the reclaimed water is used to irrigate the base golf course and other green areas on base. Without reclaimed wastewater, base common areas would be a lot less green. “At Edwards, wastewater is not wasted,” he said.

“You should never put any hazardous material down the sanitary sewer,” said Larry Knight, a hazardous material/hazardous waste consultant at Environmental Management. Knight said hazardous materials should be returned to the facility’s hazardous materials pharmacy, or HAZMART, when a worker no longer needs it.

“Some people don’t understand the hazards of the materials they’re using,” he said. “Others just want to save a trip back to the HAZMART to turn it in.” Knight said people who work with chemicals should think twice about dumping that little bit of leftover chemical down a sink.

“Ignorance or laziness is not an excuse,” he said.

Any hazardous material spill that affects a drain should be reported to Environmental Management customer serSee FLUSH, page 11

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Announcements

Aero Club 320 Jones Road, South Base, Bldg. 320, (661) 275-AERO Month of the Edwards Child: In celebration of the Edwards Child, your Aero Club invites you to introduce your children to aviation! Have fun while learning aerodynamics using math and science skills. Cost is $165 for one hour introduction flight for up to two children and one adult. Contact the Aero Club for advanced reservations.

Learn to Fly: The sky is the limit at the Edwards AFB Aero Club. Experience the thrill of piloting an aircraft. Your local Aero Club provides many stages of flight training, from your first introductory flight through solo, then on to private, commercial and instructors’ ratings. The choice is yours. Whether your aim is recreational or a career path, your Aero Club will train you to the highest standard with safety always foremost.

Rentals: The Aero Club offers Cessna 172s and 182s for rent. Contact the Aero Club for reservations and costs.

Airman and Family Readiness 5 N. Seller Ave., Bldg. 3000, (661) 277-0723

The Airman & Family Readiness Center has moved to its new location at the AFTC Conference Center, 90 Farrell Drive, Bldg. 5620. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call us (661) 277-0723.

The PLAYpass deadline has been extended through Dec. 31, 2013. If your spouse is deployed or you are a single Airman returning from a deployment, then come to the A&FRC to get your PLAYpass and register! PLAYpass discount cards are used for various activities and programs on base for adults and children. For more information contact the A&FRC. Military Family Life Counselor: A Military Family Life Consultant is on board at the A&FRC to help military members, spouses, family members, friends and staff members address issues such as relationships, deployment, parenting, stress, grief and many other issues. Consultations are free and anonymous – no records are kept. Call (661) 742-4733 for an appointment.

SBP/Casualty Assistance Office: The SBP and Casualty

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vice at (661) 277-1401.

Although the screen at the wastewater treatment plant catches rags and paper towels, these items should not purposely be flushed or sent down the drain. Cooking grease shouldn’t be dumped down drains because it solidifies as it cools. These can clog the lines on the way to the wastewater treatment plant or cause damage to pumps in the sewage system.

Base residents need to keep hazardous material out of wastewater as well. Residents’ cooking grease or oil should be collected in a container and thrown in the trash.

Leftover mop water or similar household cleaners that are diluted with water can go down the sink. Other products

depend on what it is.

“People should read labels and ask questions if they’re not sure,” said Steve Madoski, Environmental Management water quality manager.

Motor oil is collected at the Auto Hobby shop.

Housing residents who have household hazardous waste, such as leftover pesticides, motor oil, or cleaning supplies should contact the Housing Office at (661) 2774506 for information on the proper facility to drop off the chemicals.

Base workers should contact their local HAZMART or call Environmental Management at (661) 277-1401 for more information.

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Assistance Office is now combined and located in Bldg.

3000, Room 215. Please note: Every retiring member, married or single, must make a valid election prior to retiring.

See the SBP counselor for more details. Retired military survivor assistance is available at the A&FRC. For more information, call the SBP/Casualty Assistance office at (661) 277-3757. Help is available to file claims through various agencies: DFAS, V.A., SSA, OPM. Sponsorship Training: Attention Sponsors and Unit Training Managers, first impressions are lasting impressions! This training is mandatory for all first time sponsors or those who haven’t sponsored anyone for more than a year. There is a new online sponsorship training that replaces the classroom training. Access eSponsorship Application & Training at http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/esat. Training and resources can be found within this new comprehensive application. Certificate of completion must be turned-in to Tonya Eckles and/or your unit training manager for record keeping. For more information on this training or to get a few resources, contact Tonya Eckles at (661) 277-4709 or email tonya.eckles@edwards. af.mil.

Spouse Employment/Volunteer Resources: The link to job search strategies and volunteer opportunities is through the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Individual consultation is also available by appointment to provide assistance with resumes and education opportunities. The A&FRC has established a distribution list that will allow job vacancies to be emailed to spouses as they become available. If you are interested in getting your email address added to this list, call Linda Crump at (661) 277-5433 or email linda.crump@ edwards.af.mil.

Air Force Aid Society: Air Force active duty/spouse (with power of attorney), retired, widow/widower with internet access and an email address will be able to apply for AFAS assistance using the new AFAS Online Application by registerSee ANNOUNCEMENTS, Page 12

12 Desert Wings ANNOUNCEMENTS, from 11 ing and completing the application at https:// my.afas.org/memberportal/Login/Login. aspx. Complete and submit the application to the Airman and Family Readiness Center or for more details, call 661 277-4662.

Volunteers Need to Register: All volunteers with Edwards AFB official organizations/units need to register with the A&FRC Volunteer Coordinator, Claudia Stover at (661) 277-4615. Organizations or agencies that need volunteers and folks looking for volunteer opportunities may also contact Stover to be included on a distribution list.

Arts and Crafts Center 200 Methusa Rd., (661) 275-ARTS Frame Shop special: During April, the Frame Shop is offering 20 percent off frames.

This discount applies to custom orders only.

During May, all in-stock moldings on sale for $7 a linear foot. Cut and assemble of the frames is an additional fee.

Adult Pottery (Semi-private and Private Lessons): Saturdays, 9–11 a.m., by appointment only. Students will learn how to create decorative or functional pottery using pinch, coil, and slab techniques. *Students will be required to purchase one block of clay for class, which will create several projects.

Pottery Parties: Great for birthday parties, spouses’ groups, or anyone ready for something fun! Each 2- hour party event teaches the basics of working with clay while creating a fun, hand-built project and includes all tools, instruction and firing fees. Cost will vary according to time and projects involved.

For more information, call (6610 275-278.

Use your PLAYpass here!

FREE Wi-Fi! Now guests can access FREE Wi-Fi while waiting on car repairs or classes at the Arts and Crafts Center.

Custom flag cases: As requested the Wood Shop now makes custom size flag cases with certificate boxes. The cases are handmade in the wood shop by wood shop instructor, Chuck. You can choose your own size, shape and type of wood (oak, walnut, maple, cherry and mahogany). These are truly a gift to treasure.

Need new tires? Let us price new tires for your vehicle. We offer very competitive prices as well as services in mounting and

April 26, 2013 balancing. Come visit Auto Hobby at Bldg.

2440 or call (661) 275-AUTO (2886) and ask for Jesse.

Towing Service Available through Auto Hobby: Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Call Auto Hobby for more information

Child Development Center

1208 W. Fitzgerald Blvd., Bldg 6457, (661) 275-8687 Use your PLAYpass here!

Month of the Edwards Child: Join us throughout the month of April in celebrating the Edwards child.

April 26: Earth Day Festival (wear green), activities, games and music.

Part Day Enrichment Program: Sign your child up for the exciting Enrichment Program. The center offers a three-day program for 3-5 year olds. Space is available now.

Club Muroc

275 Doolittle Parkway, (661) 275-CLUB

Club Muroc is closed on Saturdays and Sundays except for special functions or events. Club closed on Mondays after lunch.

Call (661) 275-CLUB to book a special function with our catering department.

only, no other dining room menu available.

Cost is $10.95 for members; $12.95 for nonmembers; $6 for children 6-12; and $2 for children under 6. Special kids menu available.

Home Style Buffet: Every Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. Cost is $10.95 for members; $12.95 for non-members; $6 for all children 6-12 yeas; $2 for all children under 6. Special kids buffet available.

Lots of Pasta: May 2, 5-8 p.m. Cost is $10.95 for members; $12.95 for non-members; $6 for children 6-12; and $2 for children under 6. Special kids menu available.

“Muroc” Steakhouse Buffet: April 26, 5-8 p.m. Cost is $13.95 for adult members; $15.95 for adult non-members; $7.95 for children 6-12 years; $2 for children under 6.

Menu (children’s menu also available): One top sirloin steak or grilled chicken breast, breaded butterfly shrimp, baked potato bar, vegetable soup and salad bar, homemade rolls, ice cream, and choice of fountain beverage.

Mother’s Day: May 12, three seatings; 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. at Club Muroc.

Make reservations at (661) 275-CLUB by May 10. Cost is $19 for members; $23 for eligibile non-members; $7 for children 6-12;

$2 for children under 6; and $15 per adulte for E1-E4 club members.

Breakfast Menu: Classic Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Cook to Order Omelet Station, Belgian Waffle Station with Assorted Toppings, Country Smoked Bacon and Link Sausages, Home Style Fried Potatoes, Buttermilk Biscuits with Country Gravy, and Grits.

Lunch Menu: Chef’s Carving Station Featuring Tender Steamship Round of Beef and Virginia Honey Cured Ham, Tender Chicken Breasts in a Light Lemon Sauce, Shrimp Creole, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Spring Mixed Vegetables and Assorted Dinner Rolls, Green Salad, Fruit and Cheese Display, and Dessert Station.

Kids’ Korner: Mini Sliders, Hot Dogs, French Fries, Macaroni and Cheese, and Ice Cream Sundae Bar. Beverage Station: Champagne and Mimosas, fresh brewed coffee, hot and iced tea, orange juice, apple juice, and milk.

Air Force Club Membership Cash Back Rewards: Military Free Cash – “One more reward for being a club member.”

Earn two points for every $1 spent on-base See ANNOUNCEMENTS, Page 13

Fogleman’s Lounge Club Member Specials The Classic Burger: half-pound, 100-percent Angus steak burger on toasted Kaiser roll with fries. Half of men price Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Spicy Chicken Sandwich: Half off menu price, Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Order the Two-plus-Two special. Bring a friend or the entire shop and treat them to $2 dometic drafts and $2 for six-piece wings.

Thursdays, 5-6 p.m.

Member’s Only Social Hour Food: Fridays, 5-6 p.m.

Bingo Night: Six game ‘call’ bingo, Fridays, 6-7 p.m.

Evening Dining at Club Muroc Mexican Buffet: April 30, 5-8 p.m. Buffet

Chapel Corner Gaining Altitude – Growth opportunities for the week This is a weekly segment in Desert Wings to highlight a spiritual focus for the Edwards community: Through our prayers – an opportunity to pray for the needs of our community This week’s request: Pray that we grow in our ability to show compassion and mercy to others.

Through our character – an opportunity to reflect on important issues in our community – Think and then practice the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. – Catholic Mass, Chapel 2 1 p.m. – Muslim Prayer, Chapel 1 Thursday 5:30 p.m. – Wiccan/Pagan Worship, Chapel 1 Annex

Through our worship opportunities – Right.

Friday 1:15 p.m. – Muslim Prayer, Chapel 1

Sunday 8 a.m. – Protestant Gospel Service, Chapel 1 9 a.m. – Catholic Mass, Chapel 2 11 a.m. – Protestant Traditional Service, Chapel 1 11 a.m. – Protestant Contemporary Service, Chapel 2 4 p.m. – Catholic Mass, Chapel 2

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in FSS activities, the Exchange (including gas) and Commissary. Earn one point for every $1 spent everywhere else.

Receive rewards for as little as 2,000 points, points don’t expire. Redeem points for great rewards - cash back and/or gift cards, travel (airlines, hotel, car rental) and more!

It’s a terrific member benefit you shouldn’t be without. It’s designed specifically for you. You deserve it and it’s Free!

For more information, visit www.chase.com/militaryfreecash or call Club Muroc at (661) 275-CLUB. Birthdays: Bring your birthday child and his/her friends!

We will provide a birthday cake for their special occasion.

Call (661) 277-2830 for reservations (24-hour advanced noticed is required).

Wii & Free Wi-Fi: Enjoy our nice lounge area and have fun with our Wii game system or just come in with your own computer and connect to our free Wi-Fi! Members Only Special Birthday Month Coupon: Happy Birthday from Club Muroc! Stop by Club Muroc during your birthday month and we’ll give you a coupon for a free meal! Offer valid for Edwards club members only. Pick up Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Education and Training 140 Methusa Ave., Bldg. 2453, (661) 277-2713 Complete Your CCAF Degree: The Education Center has CCAF advisors available to assist you with completion of Complete Your CCAF Degree: The Education Center has CCAF advisers available to assist you with completion of your CCAF degree. Call (661) 277-2713, or stop by Bldg.

2435, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Don’t procrastinate, it’s easier than you think!

Community of Practice Website: A training class schedule is available on the Education and Training CoP. See at a glance all the classes offered by the Education & Training Section for Edwards military and DOD civilians. Contact

your Training Manager for detailed course information. Log on to https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/community/views/home. aspx?Filter=24828.

Webster University, an ACBSP regionally accredited university, is looking for potential faculty to teach graduatelevel finance or human resource courses at our Edwards AFB campus. Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in a related field (terminal degree preferred), professional experience, and preferably experience teaching at the graduate level. Applicants please send resume/vita to edwards@ webster.edu. For more information, call Karen Fudala at (661) 258-8501.

Family Child Care

1208 W. Fitzgerald Blvd., Bldg. 6457, (661) 275-4322

The benefits of being a family child care provider: Being able to work out of your home, working while caring for your own children, being in charge of your own business, doing work that you love, setting your own hours and free training! If you are interested in becoming an FCC licensed or affiliated provider, contact the FCC Office at (661) 275-4322.

New provider orientation starting soon! We need providers to offer alternate hours to accommodate evening, swing and weekend duty hours. We are looking for providers to offer care for children with special needs including asthma, allergies, cerebral palsy and other physical impairments.

Extended Duty Care: The Air Force offers the Extended Duty Care Program to assist parents who need additional child care beyond their normal arrangements due to mission related requirements. Children must already be enrolled in the Child Development Center, the School Age Program or the Family Child Care Program to qualify. To enroll in this FREE Extended Duty Program or for more information, please contact the Family Child Care office at (661) 275-4322.

Returning Home Care: Members are authorized 16 hours of hourly care within 30 days of their return from deploy-

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ment. Contact the Family Child Care Coordinator for more details on the program at (661) 275-4322.

Family Child Care is seeking dedicated people who love working with children! If you live on base and want to care for children in your home or you are a military dependent and live off base, you may be eligible to be a licensed or affiliated provider! Make a positive difference in the lives of children!

Most materials and training are provided free of charge!

High Desert Lanes Bowling Center 205 Fitzgerald, Bldg. 5214, (661) 275-BOWL

Summer BuildIT Bowling ‘Colored Pin Nights:’ Fridays, May 10-Aug. 30, 6-10 p.m. Cost is $10 per person and includes three games and shoe rental. When you bowl a strike with a colored head pin (verified by the bowling staff) you will win a ticket to one of Southern California’s amusement parks, including Disneyland, Legoland, Universal Studios and Knott’s Berry Farm.

Quarter Mania Mondays: 11 a.m-7 p.m. Cost is 75 cents per game; 75 cents shoe rental.

Brown Bag and Bowl: Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.- 2p.m.

Cost is $1.25 per game, $1.50 for shoe rental. Bring your lunch and have some fun!

Family Game Night: Thursdays, 3-7 p.m. Glow-in-theDark bowling, fun for the whole family. Cost is $1.50 per person per game, with $1 shoe rental.

Friday Night Early Bird Special: Fridays, 2–6 p.m. Cost is $5 per person; bowl as many games you want. $1.75 shoe rental for adults; $1.50 for youth.

Friday Night Extreme Bowling, Bring your own Music Night: Fridays, 6-10 p.m. Cost is $2.25 per person per game.

Shoe rental is $1.75 for adults and $1.50 for youth. Beat the Saturday night rush. Enjoy glow-in-the-dark bowling, great music and fun for everyone. Bring in your CDs, MP3 players or IPODS and we will play your music. No explicit See ANNOUNCEMENTS, Page 14

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language (High Desert Lanes Bowling Center has the right to refuse any songs).

Family Dollar Day: Saturdays, noon-6 p.m. Cost is $1 per game, shoe rental is $1.

Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling: Saturdays, 6-10 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, shoe rental included to bowl as many games as you want. Don’t miss out on all the fun at an affordable price. There will be Glow-in-the-Dark bowling, and a fun atmosphere for the whole family.

Unit Functions: All hours, with reservations. Cost is $5 per person and includes three games and shoe rentals. Units may reserve lanes anytime during open bowling for parties, commander’s call, team building events, etc.

Honor Guard 148 Methusa Ave., Bldg. 2462, (661) 275-BLUE If you need to request the Blue Eagles Honor Guard for your ceremonies please email 412fss.honor.guard@edwards. af.mil, or call (661) 810-8039.

Information, Tickets and Travel

205 W. Popson Ave., Bldg. 2500, 2(661) 275-TRIP

Jet Hawks Tickets: The popular Jet Hawks vouchers are now available at the ITT office. We also feature the Family Fun Pack which includes hot dogs, chips and a drink for a family of four.

Mulligan Family Fun Center: All-day pass tickets are now available for $17 per person.

ITT Pricelist & Other Events: To see the current ITT price list for events, parks, hotels and discount information, visit www.412FSS.com. For the most up-to-date information, press the F5 key to refresh page.

Library

5 W. Yeager Blvd., Bldg. 2665, (661) 275-BOOK

412fss.fsdl.workflow@edwards.af.mil Children’s Story Time: Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.

Free Online Services, Zinio: A leading full-service distributor of digital magazines, the Zinio newsstand has thousands of top magazines from around the world. Browse the list of subscriptions AF libraries own (currently 642 popular titles including Newsweek, National Geographic and Parenting), select and read anywhere, anytime using your computer, smartphone or tablet. To take advantage of this wonderful service, visit the Base Library or call (661) 275-BOOK for more information.

At the Library: Available for a loan period of two weeks; each item may be renewed at the library only, if there are no

pending requests by other customers: • Books • Books and CD Sets • MP3 (Playaway) • Rosetta Stone CD-ROM (Spanish and Russian only) New item Tuesdays: Be the first one to borrow new released books, DVDs, Blu-Ray, TV series, books on CD and more. We invite you to sign up for the Information Awareness Program, to receive a weekly email containing the complete list of new items. Call the library for more information.

Universal Class Now Available: Get access to Universal Class today! This program offers more than 500 online courses on a wide range of subjects/levels, available 24/7, See ANNOUNCEMENTS, Page 15

Exchange targets veterans, families for employment

by Chris Ward AAFES Public Affairs While some advertise efforts to hire veterans, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service simply does what it has for more than 117 years – extend career opportunities to veterans and their families.

In fact, 10 percent of the Exchange’s workforce is comprised of veterans with military spouses and family members accounting for another 24 percent.

With more than 40,000 jobs, the Exchange is doing its part not only to employ veterans and military spouses, but also provide opportunities.

“The Exchange doesn’t just hire current and former members of the military community in jobs – we offer careers in service and support,” said the Exchange’s Chief of Staff Col. Thomas Ockenfels. “It’s just a natural fit. Veterans, spouses and dependents know our customers better than anyone.”

Uniting with the Military Spouse Employment Part-

nership, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and the Wounded Warrior Project, there are currently 4,196 veteran associates working for the Exchange. In 2013, the goal is to increase veteran management hires by 33 percent from 2012.

Additionally, partnerships with the Operation Warfighter Program and Feds Hire Vets initiative give the Exchange increased visibility.

Veterans can also apply for the Exchange’s “Detail to Retail” management trainee programs, which are designed to train various levels of retail management.

Upon successful completion, participants are assigned to Exchange facilities across the world in a variety of different roles, including Store Manager, Branch Store Manager, Sales Area Manager and Stockroom Manager.

Complete details on how veterans and their families can apply for a career with the Exchange are available at www.shopmyexchange.com/AboutExchange/ Careers/militaryfamilies.htm.

Furniture and more For Sale!! Call Paul at (661) 917-1835 YARD SALE OF EPIC PROPORTIONS Thurs., Apr. 25th - Sun., Apr 28th 8am to 4pm 2252 West Avenue K-9, Lancaster

#965 Six Drawer dresser and night stand. $100 #919 Craftsman 10” Radial arm saw with stand - $375 Works fine.

#937 Shelves and end tables – $100 Steel tube frame, glass shelves.

#966 Six drawer pine dresser. $65

Check out the new posts at Paul’s Yard Sale: www.facebook.com/PaulsYardSaleLancasterCa

Double the Epic! Double the fun! Double the STUFF! Huge two family yard sale!

Furniture (dressers, dining table and chairs, entertainment centers, shelves, small tables, bed frames, headboards, more). Very nice kitchenware, small kitchen appliances. Hundreds of books (fiction, non-fiction, how-to, school textbooks, kids), toys, stuffed animals. Noritake china, Large selection of nice clothes (baby to adult) and jackets (incl. leather – get them now!), tons of quality shoes, purses.Tools! Hand tools, power tools, lawn and garden tools. Lamps, blankets, quilts. Crafter supplies, ceramic dolls, knick knacks, many candle holders and candles. Tons of CDs, DVDs, and VHS. Framed art, hardwood dinnerware. Vintage and collectible items include old magazines, books, cedar chest (almost 100 years old!) side tables (over 100 years old!), vintage dinnerware and much more! Also, electronics, including TVs, stereo equipment, vintage computers and reel to reel tape recorder and more. Plus, office supplies, hardware, phones, watches, wall mirrors and auto parts.

Wedding dress. Size 4. Clocks, costume jewelry, lamps, and tons of very good misc stuff. The equivalent of four 10x10 packed storage units! Not to mention a houseful of great stuff next door at my neighbor’s side of the sale!

http://www.facebook.com/ PaulsYardSaleLancasterCa Be there! It ALL has to go!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, from 14 instructor led, self paced. Universal Class courses are informational and designed to enhance student knowledge, increase skills and stimulate interest in a subject. Visit the Library for more information.

Transparent Language Online: This effective and engaging language-learning program is available for libraries and their patrons. The program is accessible via the Internet and will be available to active duty Air Force, Air National Guard, Reservists, retirees and their respective family members.

Air Force civilian employees and contractors who are eligible to use an Air Force library

are also eligible. All users must register in person at an Air Force library and can then use it anywhere and at anytime. Transparent Language Online is packed full of pronunciation, speech, grammar, writing, and vocabulary building lessons for more than 80 languages. Featuring top-of-the-line coursework combined with great social media resources, Transparent Language Online is a complete language-learning system.

New Resources in the Children’s section: Playaway View, the first all-in-one video player of its kind, pre-loaded with multiple videos of the best educational programming,

WE WANT YOU! 2013 Military Retiree Appreciation Day at Edwards AFB, CA Date: May 4, 2013 Time: 8 a.m.–noon Location: Oasis Community Center (Bldg. 2500) 205 West Popson Ave Edwards AFB, CA 93524

PLEASE COME OUT AND LEARN ABOUT THE PROGRAMS THAT AFFECT YOU & RECEIVE SOME SERVICES DURING YOUR VISIT! Legal Services Pharmacy (Limited) Immunization TRICARE Defense Financial and Accounting System (DFAS) Retiree Activity Office Program Updates ID Card Services Commissary Warehouse Sale Door Prizes/Give-Aways /Refreshments

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EdwardsAirForceBase OR Contact the Retiree Activity Office (Email: 412tw.rao@edwards.af.mil or Phone: (661) 277-4931)

I need a home ...

Itchabody is a 7-year old all black female. She is named after a cat in a children’s book. She is a large, mellow kitty.

Come meet her, I know that you will love her.

APET Rescue is looking for adult volunteers.

If you are interested, visit APET Rescue at 615 South Forbes Avenue, or call (661) 258-9525.

APET Rescue is open 4:30- 6 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 3:30-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

now available at the Main library. Try it out and select titles such as math, exploring space, U.S. history and more.

Muroc Lake Golf Course 111 Crest Dr., (661) 275-PUTT

Annual Membership Dues: Muroc Lake Golf Course is proud to announce our NEW and IMPROVED Annual Membership Dues: E1–E4: $275 E5 and Above/Retirees/DOD Civilians: $375 Contractors/Guests: $475 These new fees are effective April 1. Sign up today at the Muroc Lake Golf Course Pro Shop.

Callaway Golf Demo Day: May 4, 10 a.m-3 p.m. Come out and try Callaway’s new product line. Special discounts offered at the event.

May Fitness Month: In the spirit of May Fitness Month, any players who walk the course during the month of May will receive discounts on merchandise in the Golf Pro Shop.

For more information, contact our new Golf Manager, Pablo Vasquez at (661) 275PUTT. Twilight Golf: Daily, 4 p.m.-sunset. Had a long day at work? Take a little time to relax and enjoy some golf! Our ‘Twilight Special’ is a great way to end the day, get a few holes in before dark and save money!

E1-E4: $4.50 green fees E5-O3: $6.50 green fees O4-above: $7.50 green fees DOD, Contractors and guests: $7.50 green fees Carts are $5 per person Monday-Friday Special: $20, 7 a.m.–1 p.m. Cost is $20 for 18 holes of golf, a cart and lunch.

Want to learn how to play golf: Come learn from our club pros, Ricky Lanning and Chelsea Orozco can teach you everything

you will need to know at your convenience.

From longer drives to make more putts and everything in between, our pros can bring you from amateur to pro!

Wi-Fi is now available at the Muroc Lake Golf Course Clubhouse.

Have a broken club: You don’t want to spend the money to buy a new one? Come see our club craftsmen to repair it at a fraction of the price. Prices vary on the damage, call (661) 275-PUTT for more information.

Golf Pro Shop: The pro shop offers special orders and yellow tag sales – stop by and check it out.

Sandbagger Grill at the Muroc Lake Golf Course The Sandbagger offers a large variety of meal options from our breakfast menu, Angus beef hamburgers, sandwiches, focaccia’s, Panini’s and salads. Call for more information, reservations or special functions. Daily specials are served with a side of French fries or salad and small soda: Monday: Barbecue pulled pork sandwich, slow cooked and smothered with barbecue sauce on ciabatta bread; $8.95.

Tuesday: Homemade tuna salad on butter croissant with lettuce and hard-boiled egg; $7.95.

Wednesday: Build your own taco salad with the choice of homemade chicken or beef and a various selection of toppings (fries and salad are not available as a side with this meal); $8.25.

Thursday: Tri tip slow cooked and marinated in tequila, thinly sliced on toasted ciabatta bread, topped with Swiss cheese and sautéed mushrooms; $8.95.

Friday: Nine-ounce fish fillet and chips, with a side of homemade tartar sauce and malt vinegar; $8.95.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, from 15 Oasis Community Center 205 W. Popson Ave., (661) 275-CNTR Lunch Hour Bragging Rights Ping Pong Tournament: April 26, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $5 entry fee. Entry fees go to overall winner.

Fitness Classes available at the Oasis Community Center: Zumba: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 7-7:55 p.m.

Monday and Wednesday; 10-10:55 a.m.

Cost is $3 per person, per class, 25 percent discount if you purchase a 10-class punch card Aerobics: Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m.-noon Cost is $3 per person, per class, 25 percent discount if you purchase a 10-class punch card Kickboxing: Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a.m.-noon Cost is $3 per person, per class, 25 percent discount if you purchase a 10-class punch card Monthly Instructional Classes: All classes are conducted at the Oasis Community Center. Call (661) 275-2687 for additional information. Use your PLAYpass here!

• Classical Guitar Lessons: Cost $28 per half hour lesson, per student. Call for available lesson days/times.

• Basic/Beginning Drum Lessons: Cost $28 per half hour lesson, per student. Call for available lesson days/times.

• Piano Lessons: Cost $28 per half hour lesson, per student.

Call for available lesson days/times.

• Kinderfiddle (beginning violin): Cost $28 per half hour lesson, per student. Call for available lesson days/times.

• Karate Class: Monday and Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $55 per month, per person, ages 7 and up.

• Hula Lessons: Thursdays, $20 per month for beginners, $25 per month for intermediate and advanced.

Outdoor Recreation Kincheloe Ave., (661) 275-CAMP Moonlight Hike at Devil’s Punchbowl: April 27, depart ODR at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $6 per person, advanced registration required. Minimum of four, maximum of eight participants.

Paintball/Airsoft: May 4, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $35 – Paintball package includes 500 rounds, air, equipment rental and field fees $35 – Airsoft package includes 2,000 rounds, equipment rental and field fees $25 – Package includes air, equipment rental and field fees $10 – Field fee $5 – All day air Beginners through advanced are welcome! Games run all day long so bring lunch and water.

Private Swimming Lessons: Schedule your appointment with one of our lifeguards for a time that works for you. Cost is $10 for a 30 minute lesson, any age. Looking to learn how swim; how about improve on what you already know? Come talk to our seasoned lifeguard staff about what you want to learn and let them help you accomplish your goals, today!

Horseback Riding Lessons: Variety of lessons offered.

Call Outdoor Recreation for more information.

Cooking Equipment: We have oil less infrared cookers and traditional fryers for only $5 a day!

Private Parties: Rod & Gun, Paintball, and other Outdoor Recreation activities are available for squadron functions and private parties. In addition to using our facilities, let us plan a trip for you! Interested in going somewhere with your squadron or a group of friends? Tell us and we’ll do the legwork for you. Let us know how many people, where you want to go, and what your budget is and we’ll do the rest!

Rod & Gun 210 Adams Way, (661) 275-CAMP ATA Shoots (100= target events): May 4, May 4, registration at 8:30 a.m.

Shoot begins at 9 a.m.

Rosburg Fitness Center

210 W. Popson Ave.,(661) 275-GYM1 May Fitness Punch Cards: For each workout you do dur-

ing the month of May, you will get a punch hole on your card. Cards will be submitted to the Fitness Center at the end of the month and participants who completed at least 20 workouts will receive a free fitness lanyard or T-shirt (while supplies last). May Fitness cards will be available at the Fitness Center front counter for pick-up.

Fitness on Request Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays in May, noon. We will host a different class throughout the month of May to highlight the Fitness on Request system.

Double punches will be provided for attendance.

Healthy Weight Class: Thursdays, noon-1:30 p.m. Call the HAWC for more information.

Tae Kwon Do: Cost: A children’s monthly pass is $65, an adult monthly pass is $70, and a daily pass is $9 per day.

For more information, call Kumye Moore at (661) 8609292. Use your PLAYpass here!

Personal Trainers: Cost is $40 per hour session, $25 for a half-hour session. Call to schedule your appointment and start reaching those fitness goals. For appointments, call Jeff Walden at (210) 723-2052, Johnny Johnson at (660) 233-2141 or Lauren Brandin at (210) 723-2052. Use your PLAYpass here!

Massage Therapy: Cost is $40 for 30 minutes, $70 for an hour, or $100 one and a half hours. Available 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, by appointment only.

Couples massage is also offered. For more information and appointments, call Brittni Albrechti at (661) 317-2139. Use your PLAYpass here!

Lunchtime Disc Golf at Mojave Greens: Wednesdays, noon, Mojave Greens Disc Golf Course, Hole 1. Join us for a round of lunchtime golf. Players of all skill levels are invited to attend. Experienced golfers will be on hand to offer advice and work with beginners. Equipment will be available for loan. Take this opportunity to meet other disc golfers on base and challenge each other on the course!

Equipment Orientation Classes: Tuesday, 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, 4-5 p.m., and Thursday, 7-8 p.m. Not sure how to use equipment or what it does for you? Stop by the front desk and sign up for this one-hour class. We are here to help you get the most out of your fitness routine.

Teen Center 100 Kincheloe Ave., Bldg. 7211, (661) 275-8336 Operation “MEGAPHONE” Teen Lock-in: April 26, 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Cost is $20. Get the word out at the Operation “Megaphone” Teen Lock-in. This is the annual worldwide, all forces lock-in that will feature lots of healthy food and fun activities that promote leading a healthy life style. Teens will also have the opportunity to challenge Army, Navy and Air Force and Marine Bases from all over the world to various activities such as, free throw shooting contest, volley ball juggles, push up, or whatever challenges they can think of.

This annual event will also feature a star gazing astronomy class, robotics, nerf wars, and all kinds of other crazy adventures. Don’t miss it!

Youth & Teen Centers Memberships: For about a dollar a day, you could have peace of mind knowing that your son or daughter is in a safe environment – an environment that fosters development in many different areas and offers constant supervision, tutoring and fun! Did you know that the most dangerous time for youth, especially teens, are between the hours of 3 pm and 6 pm? The Youth and Teen Centers offer social opportunities and structured programming from affiliated agencies such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the 4-H Club. For more information about youth & teen memberships, contact the main youth center at (661) 2755437.

Youth & Teen Sponsorship: Are you new to the area? Will you be PCS’ing soon? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a friend to show your kids around base? The Air Force Youth Centers offer sponsorship for kids & teens so that every move is a seamless transition. For more information about Youth or Teen Sponsorship contact the Main Youth Center, (661) 275-5437.

Super Sitters Course: Cost is $40 for course and registration, at Youth Center (Bldg. 5210). Super Sitters courses are held every so often when at least six students are on the list.

The classes are taught in two, four-hour segments, location and times will vary on availability. The course is open for

youth and teens ages 11-18. Once registered, student will be notified of the next available course.

Tutoring is now available at the Teen Center: The Tutoring is free to members of the teen center or $5 for non-members. Each tutor (adult) is very experienced in their subject, we have tutors available in many subjects. For more information call (661) 275-TEEN or come by the Teen Center.

Youth Programs 24 Lathrop Dr., (661) 275-5437 Month of the Edwards Child: Join us throughout the month of April in celebrating the Edwards child.

April 30 School Age: Ice Cream Social School Age Programs Summer Camp Registration: For children in 1st grade through 6th grade, registration begins April 15, 6:15 a.m. Your child must have completed one year of Kindergarten in order to be eligible. Sign up at the SchoolAge Annex, Bldg. 6459.

Youth & Teen Centers Memberships: For about a dollar a day, you could have peace of mind knowing that your son or daughter is in a safe environment – an environment that fosters development in many different areas and offers constant supervision, tutoring and fun! Did you know that the most dangerous time for youth, especially teens, are between the hours of 3 pm and 6 pm? The Youth and Teen Centers offer social opportunities and structured programming from affiliated agencies such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the 4-H Club. For more information about youth & teen memberships, contact the main youth center at (661) 2755437.

Youth & Teen Sponsorship: Are you new to the area? Will you be PCS’ing soon? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a friend to show your kids around base? The Air Force Youth Centers offer sponsorship for kids & teens so that every move is a seamless transition. For more information about Youth or Teen Sponsorship contact the Main Youth Center, (661) 275-5437.

Super Sitters Course: Cost is $40 for course and registration, at Youth Center (Bldg. 5210). Super Sitters courses are held every so often when at least six students are on the list.

The classes are taught in two, four-hour segments, location and times will vary on availability. The course is open for youth and teens ages 11-18. Once registered, student will be notified of the next available course.

Toddler Learning Center: Toddler classes at the Creative Arts Center (JZ) for ages 1-4 (older siblings are welcome).

Are you looking for a class that you & your toddler can share in? If so this is the class for you! TLC is a Mom, Pop & Tot class that allows families to learn while playing! Classes are filling fast! Call Youth Programs at (661) 275-KIDS or Ms Amy at (325) 829-5101.

Crafty Kids Art: Daily, 3-5 p.m. Join us in the art area as we create all types of cool arts & crafts. No cost!

Free Thinker’s Reading Club: Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., in the Club Room. Practice reading, writing and public speaking skills. See Ms. Christal for details and to sign up.

Model Building Club: Fridays, 4-5 p.m., in the Club Room. Choose from several plastics models and learn building techniques with the end product being your very own.

See Mr. Mark for details and to sign up.

Boys & Girls Club Power Hour/Project Learn, Join today: Monday-Thursday, 2:45-4 p.m. Power Hour: making minutes count helps club members (ages 6-12) become successful in school by providing homework help/tutoring while encouraging members to become self-directed learners. See Ms. Jasmine for details and to sign up.

Youth Sports Contact Emil Graves, (661) 277-8961 FitFactor Fridays, 3:15-5 p.m. Join us in the Gym! Be Active and Eat Healthy to reach the FitFactor Levels and Earn Prizes! You can find more information at www.afgetfit.com.

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Worship Directory To advertise in the Worship Directory, please call toll free (877) 247-9288.

Hope and ResuRRection LutHeRan cHuRcHes

Church of Christ Eph 4:4-6

Sunday Holy Eucharist 9 am The Rev. Wm. R. Hampton, STS K and Inyo Streets, Mojave (one block east of Carls Jr.) 909-989-3317

Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:45 am Sunday Morning Service 10:45 am Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Service 6:00 pm 1389 Rosamond Blvd Rosamond CA, 93560

(661) 256-3245

Worship service 10:30 am spanish service 12:30 pm Sunday School .....................................9:00 AM Thursday Family Night ........................6:00 PM Adult Ministries • Youth Ministries • AWANA

2584 Felsite Ave., Rosamond

(661) 256-9222

www.waysideweb.org

Victory

Baptist Church 10173 South Loop California City

Ron Smith, Pastor • Sunday School 10:00 am • Morning 11:00 am • Sunday Evening 6:00 pm • Wednesday 7:00 pm For transportation from Edwards AFB call

(760) 373-7314

Independent - Fundamental

www.victory-baptist.org

Edwards Air Force Base Protestant and Catholic Parish

We are a community of dedicated believers who are committed to Christ-centered worship.

We welcome you to join us!

Protestant Worship Schedule: Sunday 8 a.m. - Protestant Gospel Service, Chapel 1 11 a.m. - Protestant Traditional Service, Chapel 1 11 a.m. - Protestant Contemporary Service, Chapel 2 Catholic Mass Schedule: Sunday : 9 a.m. - Chapel 2 Monday-Thursday : 11:30 a.m. - Chapel 2 Confession: Sunday 3:30 p.m to 4:00 p.m (Chapel 2) Or by appointment *Memorial Chapel 1, Bldg 2700, 15 W. Popson Ave *Community Chapel 2, Bldg 6447, 10 Chamberlin Lp 661.277.2110 Or visit us on Facebook: Edwards AFB Protestant Parish / Edwards AFB Catholic Parish

Pastor Paul Chappell

Lancaster Baptist is an independent, Baptist church with a friendly, family atmosphere; compassionate vision; and strong commitment to Bible truth. We offer classes specifically designed for military families and singles, Join us this Sunday at 0830 or 1100

Only 15 minutes from Edwards South Gate: exit South Gate and turn right on Ave. E, left on 90th St. E, right on Ave. I and left on 40th E. 661.946.4663 4020 E. Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, CA 93535

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Furniture and more For Sale!! Call Paul at (661) 917-1835

#798 Very nice solid wood coffee table Notice the inset woodwork. $65

#870 & #872 Antique “Forest Park Line” Cedar Chest $125

#968 Bedroom set – $135 6 drawer dresser, 2 night stands, dresser mirror.

YARD SALE OF EPIC PROPORTIONS

Thurs., Apr. 25th - Sun., Apr 28th 8am to 4pm 2252 West Avenue K-9, Lancaster

Double the Epic! Double the fun! Double the STUFF! Huge two family yard sale!

#933 Garrard turntable and Heathkit stereo amp. Vintage! $60 for both

Furniture (dressers, dining table and chairs, entertainment centers, shelves, small tables, bed frames, headboards, more). Very nice kitchenware, small kitchen appliances. Hundreds of books (fiction, non-fiction, how-to, school textbooks, kids), toys, stuffed animals.

Noritake china, Large selection of nice clothes (baby to adult) and jackets (incl. leather – get them now!), tons of quality shoes, purses.Tools!

Hand tools, power tools, lawn and garden tools. Lamps, blankets, quilts. Crafter supplies, ceramic dolls, knick knacks, many candle holders and candles. Tons of CDs, DVDs, and VHS. Framed art, hardwood dinnerware. Vintage and collectible items include old magazines, books, cedar chest (almost 100 years old!) side tables (over 100 years old!), vintage dinnerware and much more! Also, electronics, including TVs, stereo equipment, vintage computers and reel to reel tape recorder and more. Plus, office supplies, hardware, phones, watches, wall mirrors and auto parts. Wedding dress. Size 4. Clocks, costume jewelry, lamps, and tons of very good misc stuff. The equivalent of four 10x10 packed storage units! Not to mention a houseful of great stuff next door at my neighbor’s side of the sale!

http://www.facebook.com/PaulsYardSaleLancasterCa Be there! It ALL has to go!

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Desert Wings

April 26, 2013

OVER 2,000 MOTORCYCLES • OVER 450 CUSTOM & CLASSIC CARS HUGE POKER RUN • DRIFTING RACES • BURN OUT CONTEST MUD BOGGING • MOTORCYCLE STUNTS • 2 Stages of entertainment Carnival rides and Games for Kids

Saturday, June 8 • 2pm to 11pm $10 PER PERSON. 12 AND UNDER FREE Sunday June 9 • 10am to 6pm FREE ADMISSION parking $5

opportunity drawing for tickets 661.948.5959 |661.942.4111

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