Edwards AFB News

  • Defense Commissary Agency announces new gift card program

    Extending the gift of groceries to authorized commissary patrons will soon be a lot easier thanks to the new Commissary Gift Card.The gift cards, offered in denominations of $25 and $50, are available as of June 30 for purchase in stateside stores or online through www.commissaries.com. Commissary

  • Defense Secretary mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for service members

    Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a memorandum Aug. 24 directing mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for service members, a Pentagon official said Aug. 25. John F. Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, said only Food and Drug Administration-approved vaccines will be mandatory.

  • Defense, academia test systems for GPS denial

    Navigating the globe was once done using the sun, moon and stars as reference, but modern times bring modern methods, and the majority of the world now relies on GPS for its navigation needs.   But what happens when GPS isn’t available?   A collection of Department of Defense units and U.S.

  • DEFY holds mock trial

    The Drug Education for Youth program conducted a mock drug trial at the Edwards Judge Advocates Court House to demonstrate the legal consequences of drug abuse and misuse Nov. 15. Each of the members got an opportunity to participate by assuming the roles of the lawyers, witnesses, judge and

  • DEFY program accepting applications

    The Drug Education For Youth program is accepting applications for youth ages 9 to12 for the 2009 to 2010 season.DEFY is a program originally created by the Navy in 1993 to raise the quality of life by targeting self-esteem and drug education for military children. Numerous studies indicate that

  • DEFY program helps promote self-esteem, leadership skills for children

    As summer approaches, Edwards children can look forward to activities that will keep them busy, one of which is the Drug Education for Youth Program. The DEFY program is looking for 30 kids, ages 9 through 12, to participate in the annual program beginning in August. "Drug Education for Youth is an

  • DEFY program helps promote self-esteem, leadership skills for children

    As summer approaches, Edwards children can look forward to activities that will keep them busy, one of which is the Drug Education for Youth Program. The DEFY program is looking for 30 youngsters, ages 9 through 12, to participate in the annual program beginning in August. "Drug Education for Youth

  • Déjà vu in navy blue

    A Navy A3D-1 Skywarrior shows off its new paint job, restoring it to its original 1955 appearance. Since January 2010 a group of retired Navy servicemembers have traveled to Edwards one week each month to work on restoring the aircraft. Restoration has included rebuilding the cockpit, removing

  • Demolition marks first step in housing improvements

    Demolition is underway in the Mesquite Meadows housing area, marking the first phase in the Edwards housing reduction and replacement initiative.So far, 87 families have been moved from the southwest portion of Mesquite Meadows for demolition, and six have been moved from the southeast quarter in

  • Dental clinic provides advice on grillz

    Grillz, or fronts have been worn by hip-hop artists since the early 1980s. Today they continue to be very popular and are worn by celebrities from Flava Flav to Marilyn Manson. Although these appliances may be a popular trend, they can pose potential dental problems such as inability to bite or