Edwards AFB News

  • Edwards Air Force Base Resumes Normal Operations After Lockdown

    At approximately 08:30 a.m., Edwards security forces initiated a base lockdown at both Edwards AFB and Operating Location Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. The lockdown ended at approximately 10:10 a.m. There were no injuries, and the base has resumed normal operations.

  • Edwards Air Force Base Security Forces Limit Access Through South Gate

    Be advised, beginning March 30, 2020, South Gate will temporarily resume limited operations due to construction-related mission requirements, under the following parameters: Monday thru Friday, 0630-1430 only. Full-time closure due to Health Protection Condition considerations will resume April 13.

  • Edwards air traffic controller receives AFMC award

    Senior Airman Christine Kim, an air traffic controller with the 412th Operations Support Squadron, was named the outstanding air traffic controller command-wide. Airman Kim distinguished herself while working here and represented the base exceptionally during her deployment to Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq,

  • Edwards aircrew take virtual jump into parachute training

    For years, aircrew personnel at Edwards have had the opportunity to train in virtual simulators that mimic real-life scenarios that occur during flight.Now, thanks to virtual technological advances and Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape instructors with the 412th Operations Support Squadron,

  • Edwards Airfield Management wins 2012 USAF-level award

    Across the Air Force, all bases recognize the support airfield management teams perform in keeping flying operations running and runways free of debris.As a way of recognizing the hard work accomplished by those in the Airfield Management career field, the Air Force selects individuals and teams

  • Edwards Airman among AFMC's best

    Senior Airman Mutia M. Graham of the 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base is one of Air Force Materiel Command's top Airmen for 2018.The Annual Excellence Awards Banquet for the command was held March 6 in the Modern Flight Gallery of the National Museum of the United States

  • Edwards Airman comes clean on drugs, consequences, regrets

    An Airman stationed at Edwards Air Force Base has opened up about the devastating consequences of substance abuse after recently facing disciplinary action. His story serves as a cautionary tale for fellow service members grappling with similar challenges.

  • Edwards Airman death

    A U.S. Air Force Airman died as a result of a traffic accident near Victorville, California, July 25.   Tech. Sgt. Justin Elledge, 33, was assigned to the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Lab located on Edwards Air Force Base. He served as the non-commissioned officer in charge of the

  • Edwards Airman dies of gunshot wounds

    An Edwards Airmen died today from gunshot wounds suffered at a California City residence.Dead is Staff Sgt. Brian M. Carragher, a military working dog handler assigned to the 95th Security Forces Squadron.At approximately 7:40 p.m. California City Police notified the Edwards AFB Command Post of the

  • Edwards Airman discharged, confined for AWOL

    An Airman from the 95th Security Forces Squadron was sentenced to a bad conduct discharge and 30 days confinement during a special court-martial here March 11. Airman Basic Matthew J. Lopez, pleaded guilty to a charge of Absence Without Leave, an offense under Article 86 of the Uniform Code of