Edwards AFB News

  • Deadline for 2013 Scholarships for Military Children fast approaching

    In today's economy, it's hard to find the money for what many could consider the luxury of a higher education. Getting a scholarship to help pay for your investment can really help. That's why the Defense Commissary Agency wants to remind you that the Feb. 22 deadline for students to apply for this

  • Deadline for 2015 scholarship applications Feb. 13

    College student Jordan Cherry said winning a scholarship from the Scholarships for Military Children program was a great opportunity for her. "It definitely decreases the financial burden of school, which we all know is a big benefit with college costing so much."The Defense Commissary Agency wants

  • DEAM Team brings opportunity to Edwards

    The Disability Employment Awareness Committee held its first annual abilities expo at the Oasis Community Center Oct. 9. The companies invited to attend prepresented a variety of tools to assist individuals living with disabilities including communication, mobility and recreational aides. Though

  • Dec. 23 designated as Family Day

    The Friday before Christmas, Dec. 23, is designated as a Family Day. Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II, Air Force Flight Test Center commander, has authorized this day as a down day for military members. Supervisors of DOD civilians should be liberal in their approval of requests to use appropriate

  • DeCA begins rollout of Commissary Rewards Card

    The Defense Commissary Agency is making progress in its rollout of the Commissary Rewards Card that will soon allow customers to access and redeem digital coupons at all of its stores.Testing began Aug. 8 at the Fort Lee Commissary, Va., eventually moving to 30 stores by the end of the month. DeCA

  • DeCA Scholarships for Military Children Program announces 2014 winners

    Drum roll please . . . "and the winner of a $2,000 scholarship is Sabrina Belen from California," announced William (Bill) Shea, store director at the Edwards Commissary. The scholarships are part of the Scholarships for Military Children Program, funded by manufacturers and suppliers that provide

  • DeCA teammate Pamela Foster is Warrior of the Week

    Name: Pamela FosterRank: GS-07Duty Title: Commissary management specialist (computer-assisted ordering)Office/ Duty Section: Edwards AFB CommissaryHometown: Shumpin, Thailand  When did you join the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)? July 2005Why did you join the Defense Commissary Agency?I have

  • December Family Advocacy classes

    Description of December 2015 Classes & Workshops. For more information, or to register, call 661-277-5292:P.R.E.P.  (Couple's Relationship Enhancement Workshop): This six-week workshop is intended to address issues such as negotiating and resolving conflict, power struggles, communication challenges

  • December promotees

    Team Edwards held it's monthly enlisted promotion ceremony Nov. 30. Congratulations to all Airmen who took the next step in their Air Force careers!To Airman 1st Class:Thomas A. Thorpe III, 412th Comptroller SquadronChance J. Wager, 412th Maintenance SquadronTo Senior Airman:Cameron N. Farrell,

  • December promotions

    Forty enlisted members from Team Edwards made their next prospective ranks during the final month of 2013. The Airmen were celebrated during the monthly promotion ceremony held at Club Muroc Dec. 28.  Congratulations to all who were promoted! To Senior Master Sgt.:Michael S. Kuhn, 412th Aircraft