Edwards AFB News

  • Brown pelican down: Natural Resources performs rescue

    This was no wild goose chase.To the contrary, when Mark Hagan chased down and caught an injured brown pelican April 12, it struck at the heart of his duties as Edwards' Natural Resources manager -- protecting the base's natural resources. Rare everywhere, the brown pelican -- federally listed as

  • 'Buckle Up' campaign seeks to protect children

    For children ages 5 to 14, no place is deadlier than the family minivan, and no time is more dangerous than the summer driving season that begins Memorial Day. Motor vehicle crashes kill more children and young teens than anything else, with the highest number of crashes taking place during the

  • Budget key to amplifying mission in year ahead

      As Team Edwards pushes through the end of 2017 and leans forward into 2018, I am energized and excited for the challenges that lie ahead. I almost feel like a kid at Christmastime as we prepare for new programs and continue to deliver combat capabilities across the globe. In the coming year, we

  • Budweiser Clydesdales draw crowds across USA

    Since 1933 when the Budweiser Clydesdales became an American icon, they have been enjoyed by people of all ages. The West Coast team arrived earlier in the week before appearing at the L.A. County Airshow providing ample time to visit Edwards AFB March 18. The team drove to Arnold Park in three

  • Budweiser Clydesdales take a stroll at Arnold Park

    The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales, made an appearance at Edwards AFB's Arnold Park March 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Clydesdales' were hitched up for viewing and photo opportunities. The horses visited the base before heading to Fox Field in Lancaster for the upcoming 2nd Annual L.A. County

  • Bunch addresses questions, concerns at inaugural online town hall

    Resiliency, facilities and workforce retention were among the topics addressed by Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr. during his inaugural command-wide virtual town hall, Aug. 8. The town hall, streamed live on the Air Force Materiel Command Facebook page, provided an opportunity for the commander to reach

  • Bunch adds second star

    As of Thursday, April 4, Arnold "Arnie" Bunch Jr. is now a major general. The Air Force Test Center is coordinating a promotion ceremony and reception for the general, which will be announced as details are finalized. General Bunch was commissioned in 1984 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force

  • Bunch encourages one enterprise mindset at commanders call

    Maj. Gen. Arnie Bunch, Air Force Test Center commander, discussed his six strategic goals for the test center at a commander's call Oct. 14 in the base theater. His first goal is continuing to work towards a single enterprise team within the test center."We are doing great things where Eglin [Air

  • Bunch inducted into Order of the Sword

    Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., was inducted into the Air Force Materiel Command Order of the Sword at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, May 13, 2022. The Order of the Sword is the highest honor the enlisted force can bestow upon a military officer.