Edwards AFB News

  • 412th Test Wing announces 3rd Quarter award winners

    Team Edwards announced its 2015 3rd Quarter award winners in a ceremony in the base theater Nov. 10. Congratulations to all those who were recognized for their outstanding performance!Airman of the QuarterSenior Airman Kenneth J. Monteiro412th Operations GroupNCO of the QuarterTech. Sgt. Rebecca J.

  • Still time to donate to CFC

    This year's Combined Federal Campaign is coming to a close Nov. 20, but there is still time to show your generosity and compassion.CFC offers federal workers an easy way to support charitable organizations in their community and around the world. Since the Combined Federal Campaign was founded in

  • It's time to review your federal health benefits

    Federal benefits open season is here. Each year we encourage all employees and retirees to review their benefits and make sure that they have plans that work best for them and their families. From today through December 14, employees and retirees can review and update their health, dental, and

  • Scorpion girls volleyball clinch first place in league again, begin playoffs

    The Desert Junior Senior High School girls varsity volleyball team recently finished their season as Desert Mountain League Champions with a perfect 14-0 final league record.The team finished with an overall record of 22-2 for the season before entering playoffs.Since the team ranked second in the

  • Town Hall raises questions about base housing

    The semi-annual Edwards Town Hall meeting was held Nov. 4 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Josh Crawford, Corvias business director gave the first brief and found himself fielding some tough questions.The hot topic of the evening was renovations to the housing on base. Corvias Military

  • New director introduced at USAF Plant 42

    A ceremony was held Nov. 4 to introduce the new director of 412th Test Wing Operating Location Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale.John Esch was introduced as the new government civilian leader in front of Plant 42 employees, 412th TW leadership and contractor representatives. Esch comes to Plant

  • Joshua Tree National Park to honor veterans with fee free day

    In honor of our nation's veterans and the sacrifices they make, Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, will be a fee free day in the park. In addition, active duty military members and their dependents are reminded that they are eligible for a free, America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational

  • November Promotions

    Team Edwards held its monthly enlisted promotion ceremony in the base theater Oct. 30. Congratulations to all the Airmen who made the next stride in their Air Force careers!To Airman 1st ClassIan A. Ray, 912th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDamarco M. Flint, 912th AMXSTo Senior AirmanIsaac K.

  • Seniors at DHS score 'hole-in-one' with mini golf project

    Desert High School Class of 2016 student Jasmine Palmer left her junior year with a vision for how to better her school. She wanted to restore a miniature golf course that was created as a legacy project in 2006 to its original glory.The trees in the area were overgrown and the area was filled with