Edwards AFB News

  • 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

  • Dental Operations Flight recognizes children's dental health

    The Edwards dental staff visited base schools Feb. 24 and 27 to teach students the basics of oral hygiene and the importance of it because of the lifelong benefits of good dental health in recognition of National Children's Dental Health Month. "National Children's Dental Health month is a national