75 years ago, today, Brig Gen Charles “Chuck” Yeager broke the sound barrier right here at Edwards AFB. Today, we were honored to take our local #HometownHero Mach 1.43 in honor of today’s momentous anniversary in Air Force history! Matthew Winheim is a STEM educator and leader who’s focused on STEM/STEAM education with equity for each and every student in the Antelope Valley Community! In 2019, he chaired and directed the STEM Expo at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds on behalf of the Los Angeles County Air Show. He was the founding administrator for the Palmdale Aerospace Academy, and served as its Executive Director as well as the lead STEM administrator for the Antelope Valley Union, Eastside Union, and Palmdale School Districts where he coordinated the participation of more than 200 underprivileged students in the USAF’s 70th Anniversary event at Edwards AFB! As a prior active-duty Airman, he maintains the Air Force core value of service before self by dedicating his life to his community by creating unique opportunities for the next generation to have equal access to STEM education. He’s worked diligently to create conditions for educators to work together to support high-quality learning environments for every student in the Antelope Valley and we’re honored to have taken him past the speed of sound today! #PoweredByAirmen #AmericasTeam