April 17, 2012 Blackbird Airpark offers inside look at spy planes 50 years after Cuban Missile Crisis In 1962, after unsuccessful attempts were made by U.S.-backed Cuban exiles to overthrow the Cuban government, Soviet Union leader Nikita Khrushchev made Cuba an offer they couldn't resist - an agreement to defend against an attack initiated by the U.S. and place Soviet intermediate range ballistic
July 10, 2018 Blake becomes new commandant at U.S.A.F. Test Pilot School Col. Ryan Blake took the helm as the new commandant of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School during a change of command ceremony held in Hangar 1207 July 10. As commandant of TPS, Blake will drive the school’s strategic vision, set organizational objectives and direct a $32.5 million budget
Sept. 2, 2014 Bldg. 1609B demo'd Demolition off of Wolfe Ave. was conducted to bring down Bldg. 1609B. The 18-year-old modulars have been used to support a variety of organizations and programs such as Civilian Personnel, the C-130 AMP Program and other temporary, short-term test programs. Bldg. 1609B was created as a temporary
April 2, 2013 Bldg. 3000 hosts annual Civ/Mil Spring Mixer Edwards Civilian-Military Support Group held their Spring Mixer in Bldg. 3000 March 28. Base leaders and members of the Antelope Valley community got together to meet and raise funds for projects around base. More than $400 dollars was raised to help the Airman's Attice. Edwards Civ/Mil is an
Dec. 28, 2017 Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1 One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1 with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.
Feb. 7, 2017 Blended Retirement System Opt-In training now available to all Airmen The Defense Department will implement the new Blended Retirement System in less than a year. While no one needs to make a decision until Jan. 1, 2018, all Airmen should take advantage of training and informational resources to research their options during 2017.
Dec. 15, 2006 Blue Eagles Honor Guard: Edwards' sharpest team As six pallbearers carry the casket and a seven-person fire team awaits, members from the Blue Eagles Honor Guard fold the American flag. That flag is presented by the detail commander to the family of a loved one who has lost someone dear.The Edwards honor guard, comprised of Airmen from duty
Nov. 25, 2013 Blue Star Mothers send love overseas The Antelope Valley Blue Star Mothers Chapter 14 visited Edwards AFB Nov. 21 to deliver care packages for deployed Airmen. The group came with 68 boxes filled with donated items including snacks and hygiene products. Many of the donated items came from shoppers at the local Palmdale Sam's Club. The