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CIVILIAN, from 1 Test Squadron were consolidated to make of the overall health of the unit. On the innovation on the base.
space on the ramp for new programs. military side, Edwards is doing well. On “The thing that’s kept this nation great
any sort of big modernization in years, but the civilian side however, Edwards has
that’s coming. Another one of those goals is to increase some room to improve. Schaefer read ev- is staying two steps ahead of the enemy in
educational opportunities for civilian ery comment in the 400-page report and technology. That’s what allows our deci-
“There’s no better place to be in the Air workers. Beth Hodge, 412th FSS, Educa- will address the issues that came up in the sion makers to make decisions that affect
Force than at Edwards, our business is go- tion Services specialist, shared some of assessment. us every day,” said Schaefer.
ing to be booming because the Air Force those opportunities available through the
is counting on us to modernize,” said the Education Office. Those interested are Schaefer used the last portion of the He closed with the message he opened
test wing commander. encouraged to drop by the office or call commander’s call to review the test cen- with — “everyone is of value.”
661-277-6731. ter’s vision to be agile, ready and right. He
The F-35 is already at Edwards and the reminded everyone that the vision should ³<RXMXVWQHHGWRNQRZRQH¿QDOWKLQJ
KC-46 will head here after further testing The climate assessment that was con- drive all decision making. The Air Force’s You may have not heard this from a com-
in Seattle. ducted over the summer left some room vision is “powered by Airmen, fueled by mander but, I love you. I do, I am so proud of
for improvement. The assessment looked innovation.” what you do day in and day out for our coun-
Meanwhile, civilians are encouraged to at awareness of helping agencies on base, try. I care deeply about what you contribute,
take advantage of education and mentor- tolerance of offensive comments and ma- To bring that vision to Edwards, Schae- about your ideas, about where you’re going
ing programs such as MyVector. Another terials in the workplace and improvement fer is committed to creating a culture of in life, about getting you things you need to
program on the horizon is phased retire- do your job — I just do.”
ment. This would allow civilian employees BRIEFS, from 3
to partially retire and continue working as MOTIVATE, from 2
a mentor. sure gifts purchased at the Exchange are
wrapped up before they even leave the ments.
“Instead of all that gigantic, amazing store,” said Exchange General Manager :KHQ,ZDONHGDURXQGWKHVW0HGLFDO*URXSZKHQ,¿UVWDUULYHGDIHZPRQWKV
experience walking out the door, never Charles Eaves. “Beyond offering a one-
to be seen again, there’s potential to par- stop solution for busy military shoppers, ago, I couldn’t tell those happy to be here from those simply riding out their as-
tially retire and come back and consult,” this effort also helps raise money for local
said Schaefer. military support initiatives.” signment. Everyone appeared motivated and enthusiastic about the role they were
It will also be easier for civilians to be During peak holiday seasons, the Ed- playing. I fed off that We need to remind ourselves of the
approved to attend conferences. Supervi- wards AFB Exchange sets up tables and enthusiasm and motiva- choice we made to be part of the total
sors with temporary duty authority have provides supplies that community vol- tion and wanted to be a force and get excited about the fact that
been tasked with approving conferences unteer groups can use to wrap gifts in better leader and help
that are less than $3,000 overall and less exchange for donations. Interested orga- each of my team mem- we can still serve.
than $600 a day. nizations can contact the Edwards AFB bers succeed.
Exchange at 661-258-1078 for informa-
Fiscal Year 2015 Strategic Action Plan tion on scheduling a time to participate. I was ecstatic when
Goals and Objects were met with the ac-
quisition of the ground-based system I was first assigned to
avoidance system for unmanned aerial sys-
tems. DUI’s were reduced from 14 the year Vance. Then I “caught”
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Fitness Center was made CAC-enabled for the medical group enthusiasm fever and was motivated to keep up with the team.
24/7 access. Speckled Trout stood down,
and Test Operations and the 416th Flight Now I am “committed to excellence,” and want everyone I come in contact with
to catch the fever as well.
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