Edwards AFB News

  • Winning text could net 'sweet' trip in military-exclusive contest

    Orlando, Las Vegas or even New York City. The winner of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's latest contest can take their pick for an all-expense paid trip for two to Florida, Nevada or New York.The Mars M&M World Sweepstakes grand prize winner will receive airfare, lodging and spending money

  • Reward offered for info on Desert High thefts, vandalism

    Over the weekend of April 18, 19, windows for Desert High School's booster snack shacks located on the football field were broken and items were stolen.During the weekend of April 25 and 26, a break-in occurred at the band room snack bar and most of the snack items were stolen.Recently, on the

  • 160-plus Edwards Airmen earn their degrees

    Team Edwards held its annual Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony May 13 at Club Muroc.CCAF is a federally-chartered degree-granting institution that serves the United States Air Force's enlisted total force. The college partners with over 106 affiliated Air Force schools, 82

  • Edwards community holds first town hall meeting for 2015

    Col. Eric Leshinsky, 412th Mission Support Group commander, addresses base residents and personnel during the first semi-annual Edwards AFB Town Hall meeting which was held April 22 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The meeting included briefings from the 412th Force Support Squadron, 412th

  • Edwards showcases local talent

    Raising awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month involves a variety of events and activities, and this month, Family Advocacy and the 412th Medical Group Booster Club decided to do something different by hosting "Edwards Got Talent" April 24 at the Oasis Community Center to highlight and

  • 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron welcomes new leader

    The 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron welcomed a new director April 29 during an appointment to leadership ceremony at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Michael Sears Jr. comes to Edwards AFB from Yokota Air Base, Japan, where he served as deputy commander for the 374th Logistics Readiness

  • AGE Flight gets Air Force weapons loaders out of a jam

    True to a test-mission mindset, the 412th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight, discovered a defect in the newest Material Handling Unit. The nuclear-certified MHU-83 D/E Lift Truck, more affectionately known as a "Jammer," was delivered to Edwards from Hydraulics International a

  • Community networking spotlight

    Dr. Leslie Uhazy, Antelope Valley College dean of Mathematics and Sciences, was selected for the Air Force Material Command Community Liaison Program in the fall of 2004. He attended his first CLP meeting in San Antonio, Texas, at Brooks City-Base with then AFMC commander Gen. Gregory Martin."I

  • Team Edwards honors those who go the extra mile

    The Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony held April 28 shed light on how much the base depends on volunteerism. Many of the 358 identified volunteers gathered at the Airman and Family Readiness Center to receive certificates of appreciation presented by Alexander Kovras, 412th Force Support

  • Upcoming classes at Edwards Family Advocacy

    Edwards AFB Family Advocacy has several classes available to help members of Team Edwards and their families. Below is a list of classes available in the next month.Relaxation 101This training will add "tools to your toolbox" to enhance your ability to relax and identify when you are stressed!  This