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Public Affairs, Volume 64, Number 15
TPS students get new knowledge from historic aircraft
By Christopher Ball 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
Recently a group of students spent some time in the Air Force Flight Test Museum looking at a range of historic aircraft from the earliest days of flight test here up to present day. This was not a recreational visit. They were there for a flight sciences course, and the students were from the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School right here at Edwards. The flight sciences course is a longstanding part of the TPS students’ curriculum, but this was the first time the course had ever been taught at the AFFT museum. “We have a course in aircraft stability,” said Dr. Chris Cotting, master instructor of flying qualities with the school. “The basic idea behind the class is I teach the students to look at different aircraft shapes, and also how the weight is distributed along the aircraft. From that they should be able to discern some basics about how the aircraft flies.” Cotting said he teaches a series of courses to enable students to be able to walk out to an airplane, see the airplane and create an impression in their mind of how the airplane should fly. “I tell them, ‘The last time you should be surprised about an airplane is when it’s strapped on your back,’” he said. “’Before you ever start to fly you should have an idea of how the airplane should fly so you’re not surprised, or if you are surprised it’s not so dramatic.’” Cotting said he chose to teach the course at the AFFT museum, because of the broad range of aircraft there. “So we can talk about (flight characteristics) in an academic
Dr. Chris Cotting, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School master instructor of flying qualities, teaches a class at the Air Force Flight Test Museum April 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Stephen K. Robinson)
sense in the classroom. Then we can walk out and look at the airplanes and talk about how they flew and why,” he said. “The shape of the wing, the shape of the fuselage or the shape of the tail all had a given effect on the aircraft.” One student test pilot, Capt. Justin Lechner, said that being at the museum definitely gives a bit of perspective when you can look at different airplanes that are side-by-side and compare them. “A portion of the course, Doc Cotting walks us around and we talk about the design characteristics of the individual aircraft and what those design characteristics mean for the way the aircraft will fly,” he said. See TPS, page 3
Chief test pilot wins AIAA Chanute Flight Test Award
By Kenji Thuloweit 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
Bill Gray, the chief test pilot at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, has been awarded the Chanute Flight Test Award for a career full of accomplishments by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The AIAA presents the award to recognize “significant lifetime achievements in the advancement of the art, science, and technology of flight test engineering.” As the chief test pilot at TPS, he oversees flight curriculum development and provides instruction to students and instructors in both aircraft and in the classroom. He also mentors student test teams conducting their real-world test management projects to receive their master’s degrees. Additionally, he evaluates pilot candidates as part of the TPS selection process.
Bill Gray, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School chief test pilot, poses in front of the F-16 Variable In-flight Stability Test Aircraft, or VISTA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobbi Zapka)
“Personally, the award is enormously meaningful,’ Gray said. “I struggle with being on the same list as luminaries like Howard Hughes, Neil Armstrong and Bob Hoover. When I saw the leadership at TPS jumping through hoops to complete the nomination on time, I was honored by the effort, but I thought they
were wasting their time!” Gray’s accomplishments leading to the Chanute Flight Test Award began immediately after graduating from TPS as a test pilot in 1991. He qualified as a test pilot in the F-15 and T-38, and was the chief pilot for the flight evaluation of seven aircraft that led to the selection of the T-6 Texan II primary trainer. He was later selected as a developmental test pilot for the F-117 Nighthawk. After retiring from the Air Force, Gray joined the TPS staff as a civil servant and has been instrumental in producing both flight test professionals and flight test techniques. He developed the world’s first remotely piloted aircraft test pilot school curriculum, conceptualized and developed the first versions of the USAF TPS flying qualities simulator, and creSee Award, page 2
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Award winner produced ‘ground-breaking advancements’ From Award, page 1
ated a highly successful comprehensive student screening process. His military and civilian flying career has encompassed about 6,000 flight hours in nearly 100 different aircraft types and is marked by significant contributions to handling qualities test techniques and flight test safety, along with contributing to over a dozen publications supporting the flight test community. According to his award nomination, Gray’s contributions to the flight test world have produced “ground-breaking advancements to flight test engineering and aviation.” His innovative flight test theories and practices have been implemented by flight test organizations outside of Edwards and validated by researchers around the world. “My aviation accomplishments primarily reside in the science and technology of flight test. Art-wise I’m a pretty typical test pilot although I’ve been fortunate to participate in some really interesting and meaningful flight test campaigns.” Born at the Air Force Academy, he was introduced to aviation while very young. “My parents tell me I was the third baby born in the hospital there and I lived there for my first five years. I have distinct memories of seeing aircraft while
a young child there. I was assembling and flying balsa models by the time I was in second grade. I was learning how to balance and trim aircraft as soon as I could read the package the models came in. We didn’t have the resources for me to become a pilot prior to joining the Air Force, but that didn’t keep me from learning a lot about flying.” The Chanute Flight Test Award is presented biennially by the AIAA in odd-numbered years. The award is named after Octave Chanute, a pioneer aeronautical investigator. The AIAA website states the organization is the world’s largest technical society dedicated to the global aerospace profession with 30,000 members. “I think that my selection for this award is yet another indicator of how aviation has changed in the last quarter century. Prior to modern control technologies and automation, aviation leaps were often enabled by heroic pilot skill and determination. There is no less skill and determination today, they are just hidden behind the scenes in the many outstanding scientists and engineers that create modern aircraft. Pilot skill is becoming less and less important while the effort and skill required to develop
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an aircraft skyrockets. I am particularly excited to see AIAA award the efforts of an educator. Without vigorous education for the next generations of scientists and engineers, including test pilots, our forward progress will end and our position as a world economic power will fade.” Gray continues to influence the test community by leading cooperative research with major universities, through AIAA membership and by serving as a Society of Experimental Test Pilots board member.
Stayin’ Alive: Edwards spouses undergo CPR training By Kenji Thuloweit 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
As part of an effort to give spouses better insight to the Edwards mission and operations, the 412th Medical Operations Squadron held CPR and medical emergency classes during the week of April 3. Three separate classes were conducted at the 412th Medical Group Education and Training building to ensure any and all spouses were given the chance to attend. The attendees learned how to perform CPR on both children and adults along with short lessons on how to handle a person having a stroke, poison control and local wildlife information. During the CPR portion, the class learned how to perform chest compressions to the beat of the song “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees, which is recommended by the American Heart Association. The class is part of an initiative led by Pauline Schaefer, wife of Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, to help spouses get more familiarized with base operations. Last month, 40 spouses attended a special training event Timothy Reynolds, 412th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, where they learned how the base deals with emergencies at demonstrates CPR to a class attended by base spouses April 7. The 412th MDOS held three classes during the week at the 412th Medical Group Educathe Crisis Action Team building. tion and Training building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit) The Edwards Officers Spouses Club hopes to arrange more Davis added that these events are open to all spouses related events like these in the future. “We’re trying to foster more availability for spouses to get to Edwards and if anyone has any ideas or recommendations together and learn more about the base,” said Nikki Davis, for upcoming training events, they can visit the EOSC Facebook page. current EOSC president.
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Sign up for FSS Texting! Receive FSS event info straight to your phone by signing up on Edwardsfss.com! We promise we won’t spam you – each keyword will receive an average of one weekly message. New 2017 Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities — Attention local business operators. Reach your military market! Edwards Services is proud to provide businesses the opportunity to show support of our military members through the Air Force Commercial Sponsorship Program. From 4th of July’s Summer Bash to the annual Summer Reading Program, Edwards Services does its best to show appreciation for the commitment of excellence that the men and women of Edwards AFB provide every day. We are seeking support for these events and more in the form of funding and event enhancements. Sponsors will receive recognition such as logo placement on advertising materials, booth space onsite during the event, verbal acknowledgement, mention in base newspapers, and opportunities to network with event participants. All offers of sponsorship must be received no later than three months prior to the event date. Contact Tiffany Meyer at 275-3841. This is a solicitation for commercial sponsorship by a Nonappropriated Fund instrumentality of the United States government. It does not obligate appropriated funds or nonappropriated funds of the government.
Aero Club 275-AERO
Flight Training — Private, multi-engine, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII and ATP. Aircraft rentals available per hourly cost. Instructor available per hour by appointment. Call for prices and appointments.
Airman and Family Readiness 277-0723
Department of Labor 5-Day Transition Assistance Program is April 17-21, 7:15 a.m.-4 p.m. The TAP workshop is required for all separating and retiring military members. The class provides vital information regarding base resources and services, policies, procedures, recreation opportunities and more. Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend. Hearts Apart is Thursday, April 20, 5-7 p.m. The monthly event is for families of service members who are deployed, on an extended TDY or on a remote tour assignment. Join us for dinner and fun activities! Survivors Benefit Plan Workshop is April 25, 10-11 a.m. This workshop is designed to educate and familiarize all retiring Air Force members with the Survivors Benefit Plan. A faceto-face meeting with an SBP counselor and an election must be accomplished before retirement. Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend. Five Love Languages for Couples is April 25 from 5-6:30 p.m. The Five Love Languages profile will give you an analysis of your emotional
communication preference. It will single out your primary love language, what it means and how you can use it to connect with your loved one to increase intimacy and fulfillment. Plan My Move is April 26, 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
Arts and Crafts Center/Auto Hobby 275-ARTS/AUTO
Mosaics and Drinks Class is April 19 at 5 p.m. Adults only, 21 years and older. Supplies and first drink included! Beverages supplied by Club Muroc. Minimum participation is 6, max is 20. Call for prices. Mosaics Class is April 22 at 2:30 p.m. Open to all ages. All supplies provided. Children under 16 must have a guardian present. Minimum participation is 6, max is 20. To sign up for classes, call 275-ARTS. 2017 Air Force Photo Contest — Submit your photos May 1-31. This year’s theme is travel destinations. Participants can enter up to two original images that adhere to the theme. Open to eligible adults and children ages 6-17. Amazon gift cards awarded to the top three winners in each category. Visit MyAirForceLife.com/Photo-Contest.
For more information about 412th FSS offerings, visit www.edwardsfss.com/wordpress Cannon. Drop by Oasis to sign up. Must be 12 years or older to attend the taping. Under 18 needs to be accompanied by a guardian. Participants will get there early so they can enjoy lunch and sites in downtown Pasadena. Sign up at the Oasis Community Center by April 21. Single Airman Venice Segway Trip is May 20 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sign up by April 4 at the Oasis Community Center. Separate prices for single Airmen and all others. Explore Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach. This trip includes a twohour guided Segway tour of the area plus plenty of time to explore on your own. You must be 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license. Single Airman are active duty or reserve personnel assigned to an Air Force base without a spouse.
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Dean Edwards Comedy Show is April 27 at 7 p.m. Free show at Stripes Lounge in the Oasis Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Adult situational material; ages 18 and older only.
Education and Training 277-2713
2018 Civilian Force Development Program Call — CDP’s goal is to competitively identify promising employees, select them for the Civilian Developmental Education that best suits their career goals and the needs of the Air Force, and then place those employees in a follow-on assignment that will utilize their CDE and experience. The deadline for application nominations to AFPC is May 1 each year, and the selection boards meet in September and announce selections. CDE submission guidance will be available at Brown Bag Lunches at the Education Center, Bldg. 2453, from noon to 1 p.m. April 7 and 14. No pre-registration is necessary, just bring your lunch. Some of the discussion topics will be how to prepare your resume, understanding mobility agreements, CDP and understanding the different civilian education program requirements.
Oasis Community Center 275-CNTR Air Force Live Green is Friday, April 21, from 5-7 p.m. Watch a movie on paper and glass recycling and make recycled crafts! “America’s Got Talent” trip is April 29, from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Come to an audition taping of “America’s Got Talent” with Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Mel B. and host Nick
Adopt me! Feebie is a sweet and calm 2-yearold bombay. She likes people of all ages and should adjust well to another kitty just fine. It’s been a while since she’s been around dogs but she should do okay in time with that as well. Feebie would make a great addition to any home with her outgoing and loving personality. Call APET at 258-9525 for more information.
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Climbing Wall Class is April 18, 5-6:30 p.m. Call for cost and to register. Learn all the fundamentals of climbing. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Climbing wall is located behind Oasis Aquatic Center. Spaces are limited! 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. 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. Riding Stables where you can board your horses are available. There is a limit of four stalls per patron. Fees can be paid monthly and there is a discount for additional horses. Please call ODR for more details. Overnight Camping at Branch Park — Come and get a wilderness experience right here on base. This is a primitive campground with no potable water, no telephones, no electricity and no RVs. Numerous openings in RV Storage! Come over and park your equipment for our low prices and have access to them anytime you need.
Rosburg Fitness Center 275-GYM1
Lunchtime Volleyball begins April 18. Sign up as an individual and you will be placed on a team of three or four. Games will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. or noon. Sign up at the fitness center front counter or call. 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 active.com. For more information, please contact the Rosburg Fitness Center at 275-GYM1. 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 want you to get the most out of your workout.
Muroc Lake Golf Course 275-PUTT
MLGC Golf Tournament is Saturday, April 22, with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Price includes green fees, cart fee, lunch and prizes following golf. Format is 18-hole, four-person scramble. Limited to the first 18 teams to sign up. Sign up by April 17 at the MLGC golf shop.
High Desert Lanes Bowling Center 275-BOWL
Spring Break Special runs from April 17-28 at 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Discounted rates for youth 17 and younger. Midnight Meal at Strike Zone Snack Bar — The snack bar will now be open until 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday due to the dining facility ren-
Announcements ovations. Call-in orders encouraged! Call-in orders taken up to 11 p.m. for pick up by 11:30 p.m. Wacky Sundays are 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Discounts for each person with unlimited games. 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.
Youth Programs 275-5437
Summer Camp Volunteers Needed from June 5-Aug. 11. The School Age Annex is looking for volunteers to help this summer with specialty camps. Volunteer as little as 30 minutes of your time. If you have a special talent or passion you would like to share such as for STEM, robotics, inventing/tinkering, photography, creating art of any kind, cooking, drama, music or dance, then contact the School Age Program at 277-8290. Summer Camp is Monday-Friday, June 5-Aug.11, from 6:15 a.m.-6 p.m. Sign-up begins 8 a.m. April 10 at The School Age Annex, Bldg. 6459. Ages are first graders to 8 years with separate camps offered for 9-12 year olds. Fees based on total family income. Breakfast, lunch and snack will be provided. Join us for a funfilled summer of field trips and activities. Several specialty camps will be offered such as culinary camp, art camp, sports and fitness, drama/ music/dance camp, space camp, STEM camp, nature camp, invention camp and photography camp. Field trips include visiting Discovery Cube L.A., Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Hurricane Harbor, Griffith Observatory, Dry Town, KidSpace Museum, ice skating and more. On-base trips include swimming and bowling among others.
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Spring Break Teen Paintball Camp is April 17-21 at the Rod and Gun Paintball Field. Open to ages 13-18. Campers should meet at the Rod and Gun Paintball area NLT 8 a.m. The camp will end at 12 p.m. Parents can pick their teen up at the Rod and Gun or a bus will bring the campers to the BX food court area by 12:30 p.m. Campers should bring water, sun protection, a hat or bandanna, long-sleeve shirts and pants that can be painted up. Campers will be provided guns, ammo, instruction and protective helmets/masks. Campers may bring their own guns. FMI call 275-5437. Register today. Disney California Adventure Trip is April 18, 8 a.m.-midnight. Call for prices and to reserve spots. Spring Fling Basewide Flea Market is April 21, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the BX parking lot. It’s springtime and time to clean out closets, garages and junk rooms and come out to the community-wide flea market. Sell stuff that you are not using and earn some extra cash. For you buyers, come out to find great deals, household items, clothes, and collectibles at a fraction of the price! Operation Megaphone Teen Lock-In is Friday, April 28, 6 p.m.-8 a.m. at the Youth Center. Sign up by April 25 at the Teen Center. Cost covers food, bowling and prizes. This annual event is one of the highlights of the year. The Edwards Teen Center will be hosting a regional lock-in, inviting teens from Vandenberg, L.A. Air Force Base, Nellis AFB, Nevada, China Lake and more. Activities include bowling, man hunt, bouncy castles and NERF WARS. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow!
412th Security Forces Squadron issues speeding citations
The 412th Security Forces Squadron issued 19 speeding citations and processed two driving suspensions from April 3 through April 9.
Citations issued
1 to 10 mph.................................................1 11 to 15 mph................................................8 16 to 20 mph...............................................5 21 to 24 mph...............................................3 25+ mph......................................................2
Driving privilege suspensions (current)
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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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Brand new dental chairs aimed at ‘pampering’ patients By Kenji Thuloweit 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
The 412th Medical Group Dental Flight is excited for its patients due to the arrival of new dental chairs, which were installed April 6. Having operational dental chairs is a vital component in achieving the Dental Clinic’s mission of providing dental readiness to Airmen so they are ready to fly, fight and win. “The aging fleet of dental chairs at the Dental Clinic served the mission well for quite some time. However, their retirement was inevitable,” said Maj. Tonya Barry, Dental Services chief. “The Air Force funded the significant purchase of 15 new A-dec 500 dental chairs. There were a lot of hurdles to overcome from the date of purchase to the date of installation.” Barry said the de-installation of the old chairs was done in phases by the 412th MDG’s Logistics team to minimize patient care impact. The chairs shipped on St. Patrick’s Day with a planned installation date of April 6. The Dental Clinic wanted to have the chairs unpacked and installed in one-day to not interfere with treating patients. “Typically, the installation of 15 dental chairs could command up to three to five days. The Dental Clinic was thankful to Col. Norman West (412th MDG commander) who approved the chairs’ installation on a training day. Installing the new chairs on a training day and coordinating with a team that was able to do a one-day installation proved invaluable to minimizing patient care impact,” said Barry. After a swift and strategic installation, the Dental Clinic was ready again for business April 7 like it had never missed a beat. “According to A-dec, the 15 new dental chairs will allow us to pamper our patients. Through the science of pressure From TPS, page 1 Cotting pointed out the M2-F1 lifting body from the 1960s. “We can talk about it and how it compares to the YF-22 that’s sitting right next to it,” he said. “Any time the students can have some direct application, some hands-on experience, it really helps them internalize the concepts that we’re trying to teach,” Cotting said. “As opposed to me just standing in front of a whiteboard telling them to memorize a bunch of formulas.” A lot of the flight sciences classes involve engineering, Lechner said. “It’s a lot of math, and being able to look at the airplane, you can kind of see directly how the equations we’re looking at relate to the design features, which obviously drive the flying qualities of the aircraft. So you can see the evolution of how the design happens.” Capt. Tom Stuart, also a student test pilot, talked about the variety of aircraft available for the course and the benefit of discussing what the mission of each particular airframe was. “A cargo plane versus a fighter or an A-10 – we were talking about why you would want different flying qualities for those missions and how that desire drives different design choices.” Stuart said that although many of the students had advanced engineering degrees, many were not in aerodynamics. “For me, I was a physics undergraduate working on a (electrical engineering) masters. It was great – qualitative understanding of some more of the aerodynamic theory behind what we’re trying to learn as students at the test pilot school,” he said.
Deliverymen prepare to move one of 15 new dental chairs into the 412th Medical Group Dental Clinic April 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)
mapping, the unique cushioning reduces pressure points and provides comfortable support across the patient’s entire body. Additionally, ultra-thin backrests and slim-profile headrests allow providers better ergonomic access to a patient’s oral cavity leading to less strain and fatigue.” All of these new bells and whistles are just in time for Retiree Appreciation Day on May 6, when the Dental Clinic plans to provide limited dental exams and radiographs for the first 40 eligible retirees. Those interested in making an appointment can call 277-2872. “Dental chairs can easily be overlooked. However, they are critical to the mission. Upgrading dental chairs was a significant process improvement. As a result, beneficiaries of the Edwards Dental Clinic will continue to have a safe, trusted dental care and the mission to support dental readiness will continue,” said Barry.
Dr. Chris Cotting, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School master instructor of flying qualities, tosses a glider for a class demonstration at the Air Force Flight Test Museum April 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Stephen K. Robinson)
Cotting said that this first course at the museum was a bit of an experiment. “The course material wasn’t really developed for being in the museum. It was designed more for the classroom,” he said. “I had to improvise a bit.” “Doc Cotting’s a great teacher. It’s a privilege to have him here,” Lechner said.
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This Week in Edwards Flight Test History On April 11, 1992, the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III successfully completed its first in-flight refueling mission from a KC-135. (Edwards History Office file photo)
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Members of Team Edwards at the AFSA Division 6 Convention. (Courtesy photo)
Local AFSA Chapter wins big
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From 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
By Christopher Ball 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
Thirty uniformed servicemembers took to the diamond at Clear Channel Stadium in Lancaster, California April 6 for a military appreciation night during a Lancaster JetHawks game. The military members – Airmen from Edwards Air Force Base, along with Soldiers from the California National Guard and the Lancaster Recruiting Center – were lined up and introduced to the crowd along with the players for both teams. Chief Master Sgt. Todd Simmons, 412th Test Wing command chief, threw out the first pitch for the JetHawks. The national anthem was performed by the Tropico Middle School band, while the posting of the colors was done by the Edwards Civil Air Patrol chapter. All told, the JetHawks donated more than 100 tickets for the military members and their families.
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Edwards AFB’s Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1328 dominated the competition at the AFSA Division 6 Convention held in Las Vegas April 2-4. As 1 of 21 chapters within the division, eight award nominations were submitted with five total wins. AFSA was formed in 1961 to advocate improved quality of life and economic fairness in the Total Air Force according to its website. AFSA Chapter of the Year Chapter 1328 (second consecutive) Community Service of the Year Chapter 1328 Member of the Year Tech. Sgt. Michael Burd, 412th Communications Squadron (second consecutive) Legislative Member of the Year Chief Master Sgt.(Ret.) Jim Lokovic Volunteer Service Person of the Year Master Sgt. Jeremy Keely, 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
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