Edwards AFB News

  • Air Force seeking athletes for warrior games

    The deadline for submitting applications to compete in the inaugural Warrior Games is today.Approximately 200 wounded active duty members and military veterans will compete in the Warrior Games May 10 to 14 in Colorado Springs, Colo., Defense Department officials announced Jan. 7. Air Force is

  • Air Force sees a lot in Edwards optometrist

    All eyes were on an Edwards officer recently as he received top-level recognition for his work in the field of optometry.Dr. (Lt. Col.) Richard Baird of the 412th Medical Group was recently selected as both the Air Force Optometrist of the Year as well as the Armed Forces Optometrist of the Year.

  • Air Force selects 63 officers, civilians for test pilot school

    Bravery and flying skills of the highest order have always been requirements for the flight test mission, but the Air Force demands much more of today's flight test professionals, including the 63 total force Airmen selected to attend test pilot school starting as early as June 2018.

  • Air Force selects contractor to privatize housing at Edwards, other bases

    The Air Force has identified Picerne Military Housing to privatize military family housing for Continental Group bases at Edwards; Eglin AFB, Fla.; Eielson AFB, Alaska; McConnell AFB, Kan.; Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.; and Hurlburt Field, Fla. The deal, valued at over $545 million development cost,

  • Air Force Services Agency launches new Web site

    The Air Force Services Agency has launched a new Web site to help Airmen stay connected, informed and engaged in programs, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family."The theme of our campaign is 'The Air Force is a great place to live, work and play.' Our focus is to make it even better for our

  • Air Force Sports Program releases try-out dates for 2013

    For the Air Force athlete interested in playing at a more competitive level, the Air Force Sports Program has once again listed all the available try-out dates for 2013.The AFSP is designed to allow active duty, National Guard and reserve Air Force personnel an opportunity to participate at Air

  • Air Force stands up Air Force Medical Readiness Agency

    In a ceremony Friday at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, the Air Force Medical Service stood up a new field operating agency, the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency.Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, and Brig. Gen. Mark Koeniger, incoming AFMRA commander,

  • Air Force takes next step in evolution of fitness culture

    With the implementation of the Air Force's new Physical Training instruction, once again, the Air Force will enhance its fitness culture. "The changes coming next year are positive," said Chief Master Sgt. Eric Jaren, 95th Air Base Wing command chief. "The best part is the new system is supported by

  • Air Force taps 10 Edwards master sergeants for promotion

    Several Edwards master sergeants will soon add a chevron to their sleeves. Ten master sergeants based here were notified today of their selection to the rank of senior master sergeant. In the Air Force as a whole, a promotion board selected 1,284 master sergeants for promotion. The board considered