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  • Surveys put spotlight on Wingman Wellness

    The Wingman Wellness Survey is currently ongoing through Nov. 16. Based from past Wingman Wellness surveys, Edwards has increased efforts to promote the Employee Assistance Program and Military OneSource. Because of those efforts, increased participation in the EAP and MOS programs has demonstrated effective support for our civilians, active duty

  • Burning sensation affects dental patients' mouths

    Burning mouth syndrome is a common problem that causes patients to experience a burning or scalding pain on the lips, tongue and sometimes throughout the mouth. There are often no visible signs of irritation, and the syndrome may be caused by various factors such as the onset of menopause, psychological dysfunctions and vitamin deficiencies. BMS
  • The YAL-1A Airborne Laser aircraft is one of the programs being tested at Edwards. Edwards is a key member of the team in building the Air Force test and evaluation roadmap. The roadmap focuses on test and evaluation capabilities across the Air Force. It identifies capability shortfalls and excesses, identifies capabilities that exist today that must be sustained for the future, identifies new test capabilities that must be developed to test new technologies and prioritizes capability and capacity needs so limited resources can be appropriately focused. (Photo by Jim Shryne)

    Edwards looks toward future of testing

    What does testing look like in the future? This is one of the most frequent questions I am asked and a question Air Force leaders wrestle with each and every day. While I can't predict with 100 percent certainty what it will look like, I can tell you Team Edwards is working closely with the rest of the test and evaluation enterprise to shape the
  • The 347th Communications Squadron began enabling Smart Card Logon on Moody computers Feb.15 and will continue until June due to a Department of Defense mandate. (Graphic by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Hall)

    Communication helps battle the war of the future

    Imagine an unmanned B-1 Bomber flown by a joystick and operated by pilots halfway around the world. Imagine the B-1 doesn't just deliver precision bombs on targets, it also releases unmanned combat aerial vehicles that fly surveillance, deliver precise weapons and are so small and stealthy they are virtually undetectable. They identify targets

  • Edwards saves bucks by going green

    Similar to Edwards' aviation history, we have now begun new mission of utility conservation and energy management for the Air Force. In September during an Air Force-sponsored Enhanced Use Lease Industry Day, Col. Bryan Gallagher, 95th Air Base Wing commander, challenged private developers to "bring it on" when he offered 3,000 acres on Edwards for

  • General plan sets course for CE projects

    When the 95th Civil Engineer and Transportation Directorate looks for its future construction efforts, they follow a plan to guide them -- the general plan. The general plan provides the 95th Air Base Wing commander and other decision-makers a picture of Edwards' present and future capability to support its mission with its physical assets and
  • The 95th Medical Group is comprised of the 95th Medical Operations Squadron, 95th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and 95th Medical Support Squadron. The 95th MDG's mission is to provide health services, support military readiness and maintain the health of the community. (Courtesy photo)

    95th MDG assesses future of health care

    The 95th Medical Group is comprised of the 95th Medical Operations Squadron, 95th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and 95th Medical Support Squadrons. The 95th MDG's mission is to provide health services, support military readiness and maintain the health of the community. This is accomplished through focused delivery of healthcare and preventive
  • Contractors put the finishing touches on new housing units in the Tamarisk Plains housing area here. One hundred homes were demolished in the area to make way for 236 new homes and a large community park. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Mike Young)

    Privatization on tap for Edwards housing areas

    Edwards residents have seen many ups and downs over the past 10 years. Because of reductions in military manpower, Edwards' family housing authorization steadily decreased from 1,989 to the current 796 units. Houses have been demolished and new ones built. Some family housing units in Desert Villa were converted to apartments for unaccompanied

  • Security Forces stresses Halloween, trick-or-treat safety

    Halloween is spooky enough with ghoulish jack-o-lanterns glowing from front porches and little ghosts, witches and other creatures walking the streets. The last thing anybody wants is an accident to occur, or a real-life goblin to come out in the local neighborhood. By taking these few precautions, you can help prevent accidents and dangerous

  • Healthy lifestyle helps reduce breast cancer risk

    Eating healthy, exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight can be helpful in preventing breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Prevention Month. When shopping at the commissary, look for food that promotes breast health awareness and cancer research. Many food manufacturers are partnering with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to fund
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