Dec. 22, 2023 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.
March 27, 2020 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.
March 15, 2007 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,
Sept. 4, 2012 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,
July 3, 2013 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
March 21, 2019 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
Feb. 4, 2025 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.
July 27, 2018 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
Sept. 19, 2010 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
March 19, 2010 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