Edwards AFB News

  • POW shares 32 worst days

    A ceremony honoring servicemembers who are prisoners of war or missing in action was held in the Base Exchange Sept. 18 for National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The ceremony, hosted by the Air Force Sergeants Association, was attended by the American Legion and POW/MIA Patriot Guard.Guest speaker

  • AFSA lends Eagle Scout, DHS student a hand in dugout renovation

    Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1328 helped a local Eagle Scout and Desert High School senior improve the baseball facilities at DHS.Eagle Scout Wesley Nelson was looking to raise money to renovate the dugouts at DHS as an Eagle Scout project. His father just happens to be a member of the

  • Team Edwards celebrates Air Force's 68th birthday

    September 18 marked the Air Force's 68th birthday and Team Edwards did its best to commemorate the Air Force's achievements over the years with a celebration at Club Muroc."As we celebrate the Air Force's 68 years, I reflect on our amazing history and our promising future.  Every day, our Airmen

  • National Preparedness Month: Floods, landslides and mudflows

    Each Wednesday throughout the month of September, Edwards AFB's Emergency Management Office specialists have been at the Exchange giving out prizes and information during National Preparedness Month. Last Wednesday, the office brought out their mobile Incident Command Post for people to check out.

  • Town hall meeting Nov. 4

    The next town hall meeting will be held Nov. 4 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Everyone in the Edwards community is welcome to attend.Some topics will include upcoming events, changes in hours at the fitness center, Corvias Housing information and base schools

  • Edwards Airman Spotlight

    Name:  Staff Sgt. Andrew ChilcoatUnit:      412th Logistics Readiness SquadronJob title:  Air Transportation ManagerJob description and its impact on the overall mission:  I coordinate travel and logistical support for all deploying members from Edwards Air Force Base, to include the tenant

  • 24/7 access to Rosburg Fitness Center begins Sept. 19

    Access to the main fitness area and the free-weight tent of the Rosburg Fitness Center will be available 24/7 beginning Saturday, Sept. 19. Access will be available to active duty personnel, their dependents who are 18 and over, retirees and DOD civilians. Please be advised, personnel under the age

  • Team Edwards commence with suicide prevention month activities

    As part of the Air Force initiative to promote awareness during Suicide Prevention Month, Team Edwards held its first awareness activity Sept. 11 with a 5k run at the Rosburg Fitness Center.This event was held with the collaboration of the Suicide Prevention Program manager and the Helping Agencies

  • Team Edwards begins 2015 local community survey

    Team Edwards is continuing its momentum in line with the Air Force's Comprehensive Airman Fitness philosophy, which focuses on taking care of Airmen and their families.Until Oct. 31, the Edwards Community Survey will be available for the base community to fill out and turn in at select locations or

  • Edwards competes in 15th Annual Defender's Cup

    Varsity soccer teams from 40 Army and Air Force bases converged in San Antonio, Texas, over Labor Day Weekend to compete in the 15th Annual Defender's Cup. Edwards AFB was represented by the Edwards Football Club team coached by Tech. Sgt. Omar Duarte, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, and