Edwards AFB News

  • Choices Let Guard, Reserve Members Transition with TRICARE

    The activation and deactivation cycle of National Guard and Reserve members can be a challenging process for service members and their families. TRICARE now offers many options for recently deactivated guardsmen, reservists and their families to maintain their health during the transition from

  • CHPS coordinators focus on wellness of AFMC workforce

    Enhancing the health and well-being of the Air Force Materiel Command workforce was the focus of the Civilian Health Promotion Services coordinators meeting held here in April. As stated in the 2016 AFMC strategic plan, "Our people are AFMC's most precious resource." AFMC leadership's support and

  • CHPS nurse to provide heart health information

    With the ongoing Team Lean Challenge, the Civilian Health Promotion Services nurse will provide classes about cardiac health to Team Edwards. In addition, free cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure checks are available at the CHPS office in Building 3760. This is a quick service available to

  • CHPS offers InBody Test

    Are you on a diet, looking to get in shape, or trying to maximize performance? Or maybe concerned about your weight?Edwards Civilian Health Promotion Services invites DOD civilians to experience the InBody Test. The InBody is a convenient and accurate way to measure and monitor your body

  • CHPS promotes ‘Move More’ physical activity challenge

    Improve the way you feel and function by participating in the Air Force Move More Challenge. During September and October, Civilian Health Promotion Services will promote and conduct its Move More physical activity challenge. Being physically active is essential to prevent and reduce risks of many

  • CHPS Weight Management Challenge: Choose What You Lose

    During the months of September and October, the Department of the Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services is challenging personnel to get fit by making healthy changes to their lifestyle through nutrition and physical activity.

  • Christmas comes early for some Edwards children

    Brand new bicycles arrived at the Exchange parking lot Dec. 13 to be handed out to dozens of children as an early Christmas gift.   Volunteers from Northrop Grumman at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, unloaded small, super hero-themed tricycles, boys’ and girls’ bikes and mountain

  • Civ/Mil group selects Airman's Attic as annual project

    The Edwards Air Force Base Civilian-Military Support Group has selected the Edwards Airman's Attic as their 2010 Annual Project."In January, the Airman's Attic relocated from small cramped facilities on base to their current location in the base's old exchange/commissary, building 7211," said Danny