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Public Affairs, Volume 64, Number 10
First use of sUAS to inspect plane lessens load for maintainers By Kenji Thuloweit 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
When the 412th Test Wing’s Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force used a quadcopter to conduct a maintenance inspection of the exterior of a C-17 Globemaster III Monday, it marked the second time the CTF used a small unmanned aerial system in a new application that shows promise. The test involved flying the quadcopter at various distances from the C-17, which is on loan to Edwards for upgrades and testing from the 62nd Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. This was the first time the ET CTF flew an sUAS on the flightline. Winds remained manageable and allowed the test team to conduct three flights with the quadcopter, which was fitted with a video camera. Live video was assessed by the team, including maintainers, to determine if the quality was adequate for routine inspections. Video recorded from the quadcopter’s camera will be analyzed to see if it is clear enough to see smaller details of the cargo plane’s exterior such as structural abnormalities, rivets and cracks. According to Maj. Dan Riley, ET CTF director, the test was so successful that the maintainers used the data to sign off their preflight external inspection, a first for the Air Force. “This could save [maintainers] a lot of time,” said Staff Sgt. Joshua Jaburek, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Lewis-McChord. “When we go on top of the airplane, we can only
The 412th Test Wing’s Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force conducted three test sorties Monday using a quadcopter to inspect a C-17 Globemaster III. Maj. Dan Riley, ET CTF director, and Maj. William Niblack, ET CTF operations officer, piloted the small unmanned aerial system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)
walk on certain parts and then we have to hook and unhook our (safety harness) every few feet.” Jaburek said inspections that would normally take 45 minutes to an hour could be done just in a few minutes with a quadcopter if it’s successful. Maintainers also would not need a lift to inspect a C-17’s tail. According to Capt. Justin Merrick, ET CTF lead engineer, the CTF got the idea from seeing a video online showing a commercial airline company using an sUAS to inspect a plane. “[Leadership] encourages us to go out and conduct tests, so after we saw some videos online we contacted some maintainers See Quadcopter, page 2
Innovation: Exploring the unseen with augmented reality
From 412th Test Wing Experimentation Center for Ideas/Technology Exploration
Imagine walking into the Benefield Anechoic Facility, putting on an augmented reality visor and “seeing” your proposed test setup or being able to view test scenarios and test results, all without being disconnected from those around you. What if you could see virtual antenna polar patterns superimposed on aircraft or the effects of electromagnetic interference? Those are just some of the potential uses of emerging AR technology, and the 412th Electronic Warfare Group is eager to use the technology to explore the invisible world. EWG’s Modeling and Simulation Flight, headed by Jerry Lockwood, plans to acquire several Microsoft HoloLens and Meta 2 AR systems to begin developing AR models and integrating the use of AR into the EW
A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to undergo electronic warfare testing in the Benefield Anechoic Facility Jan. 10, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ethan Wagner)
workflow and expand their capabilities. That’s only the beginning, proponents say. AR systems could eventually be loaded with 3-D renderings of the internal structures, wiring, hydraulic and fuel systems of aircraft to aid maintainers in their work and streamline aircraft maintenance operations. When you take a minute to look
around, it’s easy to identify potential uses for AR technology in the Air Force both today and in the future. Modeling and Simulation Flight testers say they intend to exploit those opportunities. To learn more about the 412th TW innovation program, or to submit ideas, email theodore.wuth@us.af.mil or christopher.nagel.1@us.af.mil.
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Tips for teeth: National Children’s Dental Health Month By Maj. Tonya Barry 412th Medical Group, Dental Services chief
General dentist, Capt. Josephine Nguyen, 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron (center), talks to children about healthy dental habits at the Child Development Center Feb. 24. She was assisted by Airman 1st Class Corrina Little, 412th AMDS, dental assistant (left). (Courtesy photo)
In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, the Edwards Dental Clinic provided dental education to 471 children from preschool to 2nd grade at the Child Development Center Feb. 24 and at Branch Elementary School Feb. 27. This endeavor was headed by Tech. Sgt. Terina Waiganjo, 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, and had the support of dental providers and technicians alike. Education efforts included dental presentations designed to solicit maximum crowd participation from the children. Afterward, Rockstar dental resource bags were handed out, which included toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, coloring books, crayons, and stickers. The bags were distributed to the children with the message: prevention is key. Dating back to 1941, February has been a time to emphasize children’s dental health. What started as a twocity outreach in Ohio in 1941, morphed into the national observance of
children’s dental health, according to the American Dental Association. The ADA’s single-day national observance commenced in 1949, extended to a week in 1955 and finally became a month-long outreach in 1981. Since 1981, National Children’s Dental Health Month has been a celebration promoting oral health awareness. NCDHM has many advocates from small to large – dental providers, educators and healthcare professionals in the community, all the way up to sizable entities like its sponsor, the ADA, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. With prevention in mind, a few tips compiled from the ADA and AAP for young teeth can be read online with the complete article at www.edwards. af.mil. The Edwards Dental Clinic only has the capacity to treat active duty members. However, you may visit http:// www.tricare.mil/dental/ to learn more about the TRICARE Dental Program and its benefits.
From Quadcopter, page 1 here and they were very enthusiastic to help out,” said Merrick. Riley added that this first test on the flightline could pave the way for future sUAS tests and test procedures. “Another reason we’ve conducted this test is to open the aperture on flying an sUAS near the airfield, which has been frowned upon in the past,” said Riley. “As we execute these missions it establishes a baseline for how operations can be conducted safely, not only here at Edwards, but at other bases as well. We couldn’t have accomplished what we have so far without the support of the 412th Operations Group and test wing commander in breaking down some of the barriers to these types of operations.” Riley said the CTF is looking at a variety of other missions in the near future such as roof inspections, airfield inspections and environmental-concern area inspections. In February, the newly formed ET CTF began testing a quadcopter to determine if it was possible to use the sUAS to The 412th Test Wing’s Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force conducted three test sorties March 6 using a quadcopter to inspect a C-17 Globemaster III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)
The quadcopter used for the test is available on the civilian market and is a relatively inexpensive test article according to Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)
calibrate the 412th Range Squadron’s telemetry antennas on base. Those tests also yielded positive results. The Emerging Technologies CTF was officially activated last July, and its mission is to provide agile, innovative flight test capabilities for emerging technologies and to explore the Air Force warfighting capabilities of tomorrow. Current focus is on the use of small unmanned aerial systems for testing and operational use, and on autonomous systems’ development and use.
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412th Force Support Squadron upcoming events Airman and Family Readiness
277-0723 Pre-Separation Counseling is March 15 and 29, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Counseling is a prerequisite for the five-day Transition Assistance Program. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. Plan My Move is March 29, 2-3 p.m. Edwards’ “Plan My Move” seminar will assist you in ensuring you select the proper path for a successful PCS, whether it be planning for an OCONUS or CONUS move. Ten Steps to Federal Employment is March 14, 10-11:45 a.m. This course teaches the easy to follow, step-by-step process for analyzing your qualifications through tracking and following up with your USAJOBS applications. Hearts Apart is March 16, 5-7 p.m. The monthly event is for families of servicemembers who are deployed, on an extended TDY or on a remote tour assignment. Join the AFRC for dinner and fun activities! Women’s, Infants’ & Children’s Clinic is March 20, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Open for both walkins and appointments. Closed for lunch noon-1 p.m. For an appointment or voucher information, call toll free 866-327-3074.
Arts and Crafts Center/Auto Hobby
275-ARTS/AUTO Engraving Shop email change — The Engraving Shop’s email address is now servicesengraving412@gmail.com. Instructors needed! Attention all artists and crafters! If you’re creative, we need you! The Arts & Crafts Center is seeking instructors of all types. Come and share your creative knowledge with a diverse group of students looking for painting, photography, drawing, scrapbooking and other craft- or art-related instruction. No prior instructor experience necessary. If you are knowledgeable then we are looking for you! Smog checks - Auto Hobby has a certified Smog Technician available Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. No appointment is required! Basic vehicle maintenance class is Saturdays at 10 a.m. Participants will learn the basics of good vehicle maintenance. Learn how to operate a lift, change your oil and check and balance your tires. Call the Auto Hobby Shop at 275-AUTO (2887) for more information. Automotive detailer wanted - The Edwards Car Wash is looking for an automotive detailer. Call Auto Hobby for more information. Oil changes and alignments are offered at competitive prices, as well as services in mounting and balancing. Wood Shop is available Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For the woodworking hobbyist, the Arts and Crafts Center provides a variety of equipment that includes band saws, table saws, a drill press and much more. A safety course is required to use the Wood Shop.
Club Muroc
275-CLUB Bar Trivia is March 16, 6-8 p.m. Prizes for firstand second-place teams. St. Patrick’s Day celebration is March 17 at 6 p.m. The evening will feature a DJ and food and
drink specials. Wear green to win door prizes! Prize drawings for club members. Air Force Club Scholarship Program is going on now until May 12. Over the past 19 years, the Air Force Club Scholarship Program has provided college tuition assistance to 446 Air Force club members and/or their eligible family members. This program is one of the many benefits of membership that Air Force Services Activity is proud to continue in fiscal year 2017. Written essays should be 1,000 words, but we will accept essays between 980-1,020 words (no more, no less). Video essays must be five minutes, but four-and-a-half to five-and-a-half-minutes (no more, no less) will be accepted. Anything under or over this requirement will be disqualified. To apply visit www.myairforcelife.com. Prior to announcing winners, membership/eligibility status will be verified using Club Works. Your account must be active and in good standing.
Education and Training
277-2713 USAF Emerging Leaders Course registration is now until March 14. The ELC is an elective course designed to develop interpersonal communication and leadership skills for Air Force civilians pursuing future leadership roles. Enrollment is selective and is intended for non-supervisors in the grades GS-12 and below. The ELC uses real-world leadership and problem-solving exercises and requires active participation from the student’s supervisor or appointed mentor. Both the student and supervisor/mentor must sign a learning contract agreeing to the time and work commitment required to complete the course, and the student will accomplish the course in a Home Station Learning duty status. Registration is accomplished through the Air University Portal at https://auportal.maxwell.af.mil/auportal (CAC required). Course support staff can be reached at (334) 953-9545 or call the Education Center.
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Information, Tickets and Travel
275-TRIP Auto Club Speedway 2017 is March 24-26. Contact ITT to get your tickets and pre-race pit passes for qualifying day, XFINITY Series NXS 300 and Auto Club 400! ITT Pricelist & Other Events - To see the current ITT price list for events, parks, hotels and discount information, visit www.edwardsfss. com/wordpress/travel/itt. Cruise Crazy - Now is the time to get your sea legs in gear and get over to ITT because the prices are lower than sea level!
Oasis Community Center
275-CNTR St. Patrick’s Day City Walk trip is March 17, 4:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Ages 18 and up only. Want to visit LA but don’t want to drive in the traffic? Let us drive for you. We are chartering a bus to take you to the Universal City Walk on St. Patrick’s Day! We will even make a reservation for dinner at the Wolfgang Puck Bistro. Dinner is not included in the price of the trip. Sign up at the Oasis Community Center by March 10. March Basketball Bracketology Contest — Pick up your ID and password to set up your brackets online at the Oasis Community Center Monday, March 13. Tournament starts March 16.
Muroc Lake Golf Course
275-PUTT Spring Half & Half Night Golf Tournament is March 18 at 5 p.m. Front nine shotgun start. Sign up by March 13 at the golf shop. Cost includes cart fee, glow-golf supplies, tournament prize fund and food following the front nine. The format is 18-hole, four-person scramble. Limited to the first 18 teams to sign up.
Adopt me! Jade is such a sweetheart! She’s 4 years old and loves everyone. She loves to play fetch, is already potty trained, crate trained, knows some basic commands and walks decently on the leash. Jade is a medium-sized beagle mix and is now looking for her forever home. Call APET at 258-9525 for more information.
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275-CAMP Hike Devil’s Punchbowl is March 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Register by March 21. Price includes transportation and guide. Join ODR for an extraordinary hike at Devil’s Punchbowl. This is where earthquake faults collide, creating upward-jutting vertical walls as high as 300 feet. Minimum age requirement is 8 years. Anyone under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Alcoholic beverages not permitted. Swim Program Session 3 is Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, March 13-April 7. Thirty minute lessons for pre-school and bluefin levels. Call for prices. Land sailing program operates by private bookings only. Must be cleared with flightline one week prior to scheduled event. If you have any questions, call ODR. Need ski or snowboard gear? Outdoor Rec has all of the equipment you need. Check out the equipment rental pricelist on ODR’s page at www.edwardsfss.com or stop by Outdoor Recreation today! Paintball field is now open! The paintball field is open by reservation only. If you have any questions, call ODR at 275-2267. Adult swim lessons are Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ten sessions, ages 15 and older. Lessons focus on people terrified of water and extreme beginners. For more information and prices, call ODR.
Rosburg Fitness Center
275-GYM1 Boxing Training with a Golden Gloves champion is March 13. Come get trained by Australian and Golden Gloves champion and Boxmaster Combat inventor Rai Fazio. Appointments will be available every 20 minutes beginning at 10 a.m. Sign up by yourself or with a partner. This incredible training is free! Call or stop by the fitness center front counter to sign up today! Run with History Half Marathon, 10K & 5K — The new date for the Run with History Half Marathon/10K/5K is Oct. 14. Registration is now available at www.active.com. For more information, please contact the Rosburg Fitness Center. Equipment orientation classes are Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.; Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.; and Thursdays, 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.
Rod & Gun
275-CAMP “Big 50” Thursdays — The “Big 50” is an Amateur Trap Shooting Association registered shoot in which all participants shoot 50 single targets, 50 double targets and 50 targets from their handicapped position.
High Desert Lanes Bowling Center
275-BOWL Midnight Meal at Strike Zone Snack Bar — The snack bar will now be open until 11 p.m.,
Announcements Monday-Saturday due to the dining facility renovations. Call-in orders encouraged! Call-in orders taken up to 11 p.m. for pick up by 11:30 p.m. Birthday Bowl - Bowl up to three games free between 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on your birthday. Open to all ages. Bring your ID. Birthday party packages are available. Several price packages are available to include shoes and food. St. Patrick’s Day bowling special is March 17, 10:30 a.m.-midnight. Enjoy Irish music and bowling fun! Wear green and receive a free game of bowling. Parent/child 8-pin no-tap tournament is March 18, 3 p.m. Pre-registration now open. Parents bowl with your child in two-person teams. Price includes three games, shoe rentals, two hot dog meals, french fries and 16 oz. refillable soda.
Library
275-BOOK Children’s Story Time is every Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Toddlers and pre-school children are invited to join us for a wonderful story time and create very unique craft projects. Volunteer readers are welcome! Special story time is St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. Coffee and Coloring is every Tuesday, 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while coloring designs created for adults! For more information, please call 275-2665. Free online services available: Zinio: digital magazines Overdrive: electronic books, downloadable audiobooks and videos Transparent Language Online: language learning center Ebsco Host Database: magazine and journal ar-
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www.facebook.com/EdwardsAirForceBase ticles, reference books and audiobooks Gale Group Database: National Geographic digital edition, reference books, magazine and journal articles Universal Class now available — Get access to Universal Class today! This program offers over 500 online courses on a wide range of subjects/levels, available 24/7, instructor-led and 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. 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 — now available at your main library. Try it out and select subjects such as math, exploring space, U.S. history and more. New items every Tuesday - Be the first one to borrow the newest books, DVDs, Blu-Ray, TV series, books on CD and more.
Aero Club
275-AERO Flight training - Private, instrument, commercial, ATP, CFI, CFII. and ATP. Call for aircraft rental prices and instructor fees. Rentals include Cessna 172s, Cessna 182s, and a Baron for rent. Contact the Aero Club for reservations and costs. 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 instructor’s ratings. The choice is yours. The Aero Club will train you to the highest standard with safety always foremost.
412th Security Forces Squadron issues speeding citations
The 412th Security Forces Squadron issued nine speeding citations and processed zero driving suspensions from Feb. 27 through March 5.
Citations issued
1 to 10 mph.................................................0 11 to 15 mph................................................5 16 to 20 mph...............................................4 21 to 24 mph...............................................0 25+ mph......................................................0
Driving privilege suspensions (current)
15 days........................................................0 30 days........................................................0 60 days........................................................1 90 days........................................................1 180 days (six months).................................0 365 days (one year)..................................12 730 days (two years)...................................0 1,095 days (three years).............................0
Per AFI 31-218 and EAFBI 31-218, a DD Form 1408 Armed Forces traffic tickets (no-fine) are issued to military members. Military members receiving 1408s are subject to Uniform Code of Military Justice action. A U.S. District Court Violation Notice (USDCVN) (a fine) is issued to all civilians, dependents and retirees. If issued a USDCVN, 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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A one-and-only aircraft type tested at Edwards set to retire
By Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Maurice 920th Rescue Wing Public Affairs
After more than 50 years of faithful service and rescue missions spanning the globe, King 52, the first HC-130P/N configured for Air Force rescue in 1964, retired Monday. King 52 was one of a few HC-130Hs converted to conduct rescue operations in the 1960s and tested at Edwards AFB. Accompanied by its 920th Rescue Wing dedicated crew chiefs and a nostalgic aircrew, the aircraft, tail number 4852, heads to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, from Patrick AFB, Florida, where it has been stationed since mid-2015. “It was about to retire when we acquired it from Moody Air Force Base, (Georgia),” said Tech. Sgt. Norberto Nieves, a 720th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron expeditor and former crew chief to King 52. “It was a work horse; that’s for sure.” “It’s sad to see it go,” the San Juan, Puerto Rico, native continued. “As crew chiefs, we dedicate a lot of time, sweat, and sometimes blood to these aircraft. They become a part of us.” Tech. Sgt. Matthew White, a 720th AMXS King 52’s dedicated crew chief, said while the aircraft was out of commission with a major maintenance issue for a good portion of the time he had it, he’s still upset to see it retire. “Like Nieves said, these aircraft become a part of you and it’s tough to see something you’ve worked so hard on go into retirement,” said White, a Spokane, Washington, native. “The most rewarding part of being a dedicated crew chief is seeing the aircraft you spent so many hours on take off and come back home safe and sound.” During its time at Patrick AFB, King 52 flew local training missions as well as missions to Key West, Florida, and across the country to Davis-Monthan AFB. Maj. Nick Philpitt, the 920th Rescue Wing Inspector General Inspections chief and an HC-130 navigator, said he flew King 52 a handful of times and is honored to be part of the aircraft’s final flight. “I haven’t flown a lot of missions with No. 52; however, it is somewhat sentimental to be flying her to retirement denoting it’s the end of an era,” said Philpitt, an Orlando, Florida, native. “Like a classic car that you’ve owned and driven, an airplane become(s) an extension of you. Putting it to bed for
King 52, the first HC-130H configured for Air Force rescue, rests on the Edwards Air Force Base, California, flightline in 1966. The plane was retired out of Patrick Air Force Base, Florida March 6 after 50 years of service. (Photo by Steve Kraus)
Crew members from the 39th Rescue Squadron and 720th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pose in front of King 52, the first HC-130 configured for Air Force rescue, before taking it on its final flight from Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, where it was retired March 6. King 52 was tested for rescue at Edwards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Maurice)
the last time is moving.” King 52’s career ends with the Air Force Materiel Command’s 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, where it will be stored in the boneyard with other retired military and government aircraft. As for the 920th RQW’s HC-130P/N maintenance crews, they continue to work hard at home and abroad ensuring the fleet is rescue-ready. The HC-130P/N is the only dedicated fixed-wing combat search and rescue platform in the Air Force inventory. The mission of the HC-130P/N “King” is to rapidly deploy to austere airfields and denied territory in order to execute all-weather personnel recovery operations anytime, anywhere. King crews routinely perform high- and low-altitude personnel and equipment airdrops, infiltration/exfiltration of personnel, helicopter air-to-air refueling and forward area refueling point missions. When tasked, the aircraft also conducts humanitarian assistance operations, disaster response, security cooperation/aviation advisory, emergency aeromedical evacuation, casualty evacuation and noncombatant evacuation operations.
King 52 was one of a few HC-130Hs converted to conduct rescue operations in the 1960s. Pictured above is tail# 14859 conducting a Fulton Surface-To-Air Recovery System test in May 1966. The kit is dropped to a person in the water who puts on a red balloon suit with harness and is reeled aboard the plane. Recovery kits were designed for one- and two-man recoveries. (Edwards History Office photo)
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This Week in Edwards Flight Test History On March 10, 1959, the first of four captive-carry flights of the X-15 mated to its Boeing NB-52A Stratofortress “mother ship” (serial number 52003A) took place. North American Aviation test pilot A. Scott Crossfield was in the cockpit of the X-15. (Edwards History Office file photo)
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How much ya bench?
Team Edwards members were given the chance to flex their muscles March 2 at the Rosburg Fitness Center’s Bench Press and Powerlifting Competition. Participants were able to compete in three events: the bench press, squat and deadlift. The event was about strength and training and the winners were determined by how much weight they pressed, squatted or picked up. The bench press winner was Neil Edwards, 412th Civil Engineer Group. The winner of the squat competition was Tech. Sgt. Timothy Coble, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and the deadlift winner was Christopher Valentino, 775th Test Squadron. The overall winner of the competition by total amount lifted divided by bodyweight was Senior Airman Cody McCloud, 412th AMXS.
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Time for daylight saving From 412th Test Wing Public Affairs and U.S. Navy
Daylight saving time begins Sunday. Make sure to set your clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m. This gives people an extra hour of daylight in the evening. Beginning in 2007, Congress established that daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Before then, daylight saving time dates have varied as Congress passed new statutes several times since the Act of March 19, 1918, sometimes called the Standard Time Act. The act also established daylight saving time, a contentious idea then. Not all places in the United States observe daylight saving time. In particular, Hawaii and most of Arizona do not.
SPECIAL NOTICE: 1st. Lt. Jeffrey W. Gilmour, Air Force Research Laboratory Propulsion Directorate, died Feb. 19. To settle the estate of the deceased, 1st. Lt. Alexandra Tibbs, AFRL, has been appointed as Summary Courts officer. Any persons having a claim for or against the Gilmour estate should contact Tibbs at 661-275-6119 or 773-750-2655. Her email is alexandra.tibbs@us.af.mil.
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