Snake sightings common in Mojave Desert, on base

Snakes are not an uncommon sight around Edwards. They have been in the Mojave Desert for thousands of years and they will still be here as the Air Force Flight Test Center performs its mission for years to come. Recently, some Edwards residents have spotted these cold-blooded serpents in the housing

Kern County SWAT trains at Edwards

The weather was muggy with the temperature reaching about 95 degrees. The whole neighborhood was empty. Six heavily-armed men were cautiously trying to blend with the neighborhood's silence. Only the crackling of the leaves adds to the near-stealth operation. As the men reached their destination,

Century Circle display opens to public

Visitors or base personnel entering Edwards' West Gate on Rosamond Boulevard will see a new landmark welcoming them -- the base's Century Circle display. More than 50 people from Edwards and local communities attended the ceremony that marked the opening of the Century Circle display

Outdoor Rec offers RV parking for Team Edwards

Recreational vehicle storage is essential to Edwards because parking an RV in Edwards' military family housing is prohibited. The purpose of RV storage is to ensure active-duty military living on base have access to park their RV in compliance with the housing rules. To fulfill that purpose, the

Team Edwards dedicates Higher Grounds to late base chaplain

Team Edwards dedicated the Higher Grounds Internet Cafe to a deceased installation chaplain during a ceremony here Aug. 10. Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Herrie Reed Jr., 95th Air Base Wing installation chaplain, passed away from a stroke on Sept. 22, 2006. "About a year ago, Chaplain Reed said he had an idea

Edwards supporter wins AF competition for humanitarian award

A patron and long-time supporter of Team Edwards was selected July 30 to represent the Air Force for a military-wide award. Aida O'Connor of Lancaster, Calif., won the Air Force competition for the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award for 2007. "I felt many had done

Security forces Airman earns Bronze Star Medal with Valor

Whenever Senior Airman Phillip King looks at his medals, he is reminded of Aug. 8, 2006. That was the day Airman King, through his actions, earned the Bronze Star Medal with Valor. Col. Bryan Gallagher, 95th Air Base Wing commander, presented the medal to him during a ceremony here July 30.Airman

AFFTC commander pins first star on former 412th TW leader

Waiting for the right time to bring the family together, newly promoted Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Lanni, Air Armament Center vice commander, wanted to share the accomplishment with his family and friends. His wish came true July 27 when more than 300 friends and family from as far away as California and

Gates open to 'higher grounds'

Team Edwards heads to 'higher grounds' for coffee, Internet

After six months of planning and preparation, Team Edwards opened the Higher Grounds Internet Cafe today. The Higher Grounds Internet Cafe is a facility designed to give dormitory residents a relaxing, non-alcoholic environment within walking distance, said Master Sgt. Wilbert Hoffman, 95th Mission