Edwards AFB News

  • Driver who broke land-speed record at Edwards killed in helicopter crash

    A helicopter crash in New Mexico Jan. 18 left five people dead and one injured according to several news agencies. Among the dead is Charles Burnett III. According to reports, Burnett was the driver of a British steam car that set the record for the fastest speed traveled by a steam car, which took

  • Drivers continue to find road bumpy after answering automobile ads

    An individual or individuals claiming to be "Exchange Inc." have been placing advertisements in auto magazines and commercial newspapers, leading Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers to believe they're purchasing a vehicle through the Department of Defense retailer. "This has been a problem

  • Drivers keep on lookout for tortoises

    The desert tortoise is one of the many animals found on Edwards Air Force Base, California. Listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, desert tortoises are protected from unwarranted harassment or injury. The 412th Civil Engineer Group’s Environmental Management Division

  • Drivers should secure loads

    Imagine driving to work on the freeway or on a back road when something suddenly falls off the vehicle just ahead. Well, according to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, unsecured loads are responsible for about 25,000 accidents each year in the United States, resulting in approximately 80-90

  • Driving distracted rivals alcohol, speeding in crashes

    One area that remains a large safety concern is unsafe and distracted driving. What is distracted driving? According to www.Distraction.gov, distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger the driver, other

  • Driving on base could make you eligible for gas tax refund

    Each time a California resident pulls up to the pump, they pay taxes for each gallon of gasoline purchased. A portion of the tax money is used to maintain or repair California roads. For military base residents and employees, a large portion of that gasoline is used on the federal installation.For

  • Drop and give me 20!!

    Racers tackle mass pushups during the Fitness Dash at the Rosburg Fitness Center running trail June 8. Members were challenged with several cross-fit style challenges during the varied terrain of the 1.2-mile running course which includes stretches of loose sand. Organizers asked the participants

  • Drought puts Edwards pets at risk from predators

    Edwards housing area residents are reporting increasing numbers of coyotes and bobcats in neighborhoods and people's backyards. These desert natives will snatch small pets and attack even large dogs if they are hungry enough.The reason for this increase in attacks is that the predators' normal food

  • Drought puts Edwards pets at risk from predators

    Edwards housing area residents are reporting increasing numbers of coyotes and bobcats in people's yards and neighborhoods. These desert natives will snatch small pets and attack even large dogs if they are hungry enough. The reason for this increase in attacks is that the predators' normal food is