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Holiday message from 412th Test Wing/CC

by Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer Air Force photograph by Rebecca Amber
412th Test Wing commander
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like to take this time, right before the holidays, to say thank
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erational test phase; we continued to improve the F-22 with a
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2016 will no doubt be a busy year as these programs and
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again, none of our test accomplishments are possible without
the dedicated support of the 412th Medical Group, 412th Mis-
sion Support Group, 412th Civil Engineering Group and Wing
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of you will take time to use some well-earned leave, be with
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To all Team Edwards Airmen (civilian/military) and contrac-
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Commander’s
Action Line

email: speak2cc@edwards.af.mil

The Commander’s Action Line gives all Airmen, re-
tirees, families and community members a direct link to
Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 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.

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commanders.

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