Edwards AFB News

  • Street dedication becomes emotional tribute

    What started out to be a typical street dedication to one of Edwards' finest became an emotional tribute when family members, friends and Air Force leaders gathered at the dedication ceremony for a street named Jordan.Located on base at the corner of what's now Jordan Street and South Fogleman Loop,

  • NASA flight tests unique jumbo jet with opening in side

    A NASA jumbo jet that will help scientists unlock the origins of the universe with infrared observations reached a milestone Dec. 18, when doors covering the telescope were fully opened in flight.The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, a modified 747SP jet known as SOFIA, flew for one

  • 2009 -- another year of accomplishment at NASA Dryden

    NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., continued supporting NASA's four mission areas during 2009, advancing the agency's overall charter of leading the nation in aerospace technology.From supporting two Space Shuttle landings and preparing the Orion spacecraft's

  • Technical sergeant reduced to senior airman for larceny, fraud

    At the conclusion of a court-martial held at Edwards Air Force Base Courthouse Dec. 1, a panel of five officers sentenced a Reserve technical sergeant from the 452nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, March Air Reserve Base.Tech. Sgt. Gillian Gardner was found guilty of fraud against the United States,

  • Tops In Blue seeking new talent, auditions open

    The Air Force's premier entertainment group, Tops In Blue, is seeking new performers to be part of the 2010 Tops In Blue World Tour.Air Force "Mission Audition" is open to all members of the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard, regardless of rank or career field.The group is looking

  • 3-year Korea option opens up to federal employees

    A 36-month tour option has been approved for federal employees accepting accompanied tours to select bases in Korea, a move designed to create greater continuity of operations, increased long-term savings, and an improved quality of life for civilian employees and their families.A memorandum by Gail

  • Airman's Attic makes move to new facility

    The Airman's Attic has moved to a new location and larger facility in an effort to better serve its Edwards Air Force Base family.Although not yet set up or ready to serve, Nichole Parker, facility manager and her team of volunteers opened the Attic for two days at the beginning of this week to help

  • Veteran's home named in late Senator's honor opens

    A 17-year-old dream became reality Nov. 20, when the Knight family along with state and local dignitaries joined with nearly 2,000 local citizens to celebrate the dedication and grand-opening of the William J. "Pete" Knight Veterans Home of California in Lancaster.In an open letter, California

  • Business lunch stresses importance of local shopping

    School District officials and representatives from Edwards Air Force Base spoke to local business people at the Antelope Valley Board of Trade Business Briefing Luncheon, Nov. 18.The purpose of the briefing was to educate local business people and citizens about the benefits of shopping locally for

  • Edwards hosts colorful first flight

    Edwards Air Force Base is world renowned for its first flights, but on November 15, a group of individuals from Albuquerque, N.M., Edwards Air Force Base, and surrounding communities gathered early on a cold, bright morning in order to experience a different type of aviation.Before the sun rose, the