Edwards AFB News

  • AFAF campaign begins March 26

    Beginning Monday, March 26, the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off and will run until May 4.  Contributions to the AFAF can lend a helping hand to Airmen and their families - active duty and retired, officers and enlisted. The gifts can help with emergency needs, educational assistance,

  • 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week

    Unit: 412th Test Wing, Wing Staff Agencies Member: Tech. Sgt. Tiphani Curry Job Title: Commander's Executive Support Staff NCOIC Career Goal: To become a first sergeant Congratulations to Tech. Sgt. Curry, the 412th Test Wing’s Warrior of the Week. Curry leads a team of five and is responsible for

  • Edwards dental staff delivers oral hygiene tips to base students

    In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, eight dentists and assistants of the Edwards Dental Clinic provided some education to 416 preschoolers, first graders and second graders at the Child Development Center Feb. 23 and at Branch Elementary School March 1. Education efforts included

  • Red Cross Dental Assistant Program returns to Edwards

    The American Red Cross, in conjunction with the 412th Medical Group Dental Flight, is excited to announce the next dental assistant training class beginning April 9. The extensive training program is designed to prepare participants for employment in the local community as well as all areas of the

  • Heads up: 418th FLTS wraps up new pilot display tests

    The 418th Flight Test Squadron is finishing up tests on a new head-up display for the C-17 Globemaster III this week. The Air Force wants to see if the Replacement Head-Up Display can supplant the legacy display with a newer, more capable version. For the three-week test, the C-17 Integrated Test

  • Desert High wrestling team wins big

    Desert High School wrestling team just finished their season for the year. Eight of the team's wrestlers competed at sectionals and qualified for the California Interscholastic Federation's post season Feb. 16. The event was held at Sierra Pacific High School in Hanford, California. CIF is the

  • Wing commander talks leadership at annual business conference

    The Antelope Valley Board of Trade held its 46th Annual Business Outlook Conference at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds in Lancaster, California, Mar. 2.This year’s theme, “Small Business, Big Results,” highlighted the plight of small businesses and how they and larger employers impact the Antelope

  • This week in Edwards history

    On March 8, 1979, Space Shuttle Columbia arrived at Edwards AFB on a trailer after a 38-mile journey from the Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California. The trailer traveled through Lancaster, California, then to Edwards. The orbital vehicle was delivered to NASA’s then Dryden Flight

  • 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week

    Group: 412th Maintenance GroupMember: Senior Airman Junior ChalaUnit: 412th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronJob Title: F-16 Electrical and Environmental journeymanCareer Goal: Complete aeronautics bachelor's degree and be selected for Officer Training School.Congratulations Senior Airman Junior Chala,