Edwards AFB News

  • Starbucks is back!

    After being closed for more than two months, your Edwards Starbucks opened its doors again. A ceremonial ribbon cutting before a line of anxious patrons signified the grand reopening Nov. 17. The popular spot underwent an extensive renovation with the installation of new flooring, furniture and

  • Base leaders get insight into corporate world

    The 412th Force Support Squadron hosted an Executive Transition Assistance Program seminar for senior leaders Nov. 6-9 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. While the 412th FSS regularly conducts week-long TAP courses for separating military members, E-TAP is a rare opportunity for

  • Dream Chaser achieves successful free flight at NASA Armstrong

    Sierra Nevada Corp.’s Dream Chaser spacecraft underwent a successful free-flight test on November 11, 2017 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. The test verified and validated the performance of the Dream Chaser in the critical final approach and landing phase of flight,

  • Edwards EOD hosts realistic training for fellow bomb squad members

    It may not sound that attractive, but a lot of Edwards AFB’s 308,000 acres resemble the same landscape deployed servicemembers find in the Middle East and Southwest Asia. Edwards’ austere environment provides the perfect place for Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians to practice their craft. The

  • Serving the troops again

    Edwards servicemembers can once again enjoy a quality meal at the Joshua Tree Inn Dining Facility. Following an eight-month renovation project, the DFAC reopened its doors Oct. 27. New seating areas and booths sit upon new carpet in the dining area while the kitchen and serving areas received new

  • What is a high performer, Alex?

    Answers in the form of questions highlighted the “Jeopardy” themed 412th Test Wing Third Quarter Awards ceremony held in the base theater Nov. 14. Each quarterly winner came on stage to receive their award from Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, and pick an Air Force category

  • Volunteer tax preparers needed

    The upcoming tax season officially starts early February and ends April 17, 2018. Last year the Edwards Tax Center processed $800,000 in state and federal returns and helped save our military community $54,000 in preparation fees.  The success of this program is due to the dedication and active

  • Take command: Enroll now for 2018 TRICARE coverage

    On Jan. 1, 2018, there are a number of changes coming to your TRICARE benefit. This includes a change to the current TRICARE regions. The current three regions (North, South and West) will become two regions (East and West). There will be new regional contractors for the new East and West regions.

  • BAF team readying for stealth bomber testing

    Last November, a B-2 Spirit entered the Benefield Anechoic Facility for the first time. Photos released by the Air Force this week show the stealth bomber being backed into the BAF to undergo environmental control systems checks. According to staff members, the BAF team spent a year preparing for

  • CE completes work without grounding Rocket Lab operations

    Realizing the criticality of Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division’s mission at Edwards, the 412th Civil Engineer Squadron Infrastructure Flight and Heavy Repair Flight teamed up to replace two obsolete cooling towers and one 40-ton condensing unit.   The Rocket Lab’s chemical