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

Edwards Airman earns Air Force award

An Edwards officer was recently awarded the 2008 Air Force Medical Service Outstanding Industrial Hygienist or Environmental Engineer Specialist of the Year award. Maj. Waikwong Kan, 95th Aerospace Medical Squadron Bioenvironmental Flight chief, received his award for his performance throughout

Edwards Airman finds success, sense of family in softball, AF career

For Staff Sgt. Schameka White, at seven years old, the two-mile walk through her tough Montgomery, Ala. neighborhood to meet her team for softball practice every week was worth the risk.And the odd jobs she took to fund her passion were worth the effort."They didn't pay much, but they covered what I

Edwards Airman flies high as first military F-35 pilot

An Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. pilot became the first Air Force and government test pilot to fly the F-35 Lightning II during a test sortie at the Lockheed Martin facility here Jan. 30. Lieutenant Col. James Kromberg, director of operations for the 461st Flight Test Squadron at Edwards, flew the

Edwards Airman helps AFMC win CBRN challenge crown

An Edwards Airman was part of the Air Force Materiel Command team of bioenvironmental engineering and emergency management professionals that won the Air Force's 2nd annual Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear challenge at Brooks-City Base, Texas. Senior Airman Andrew Croop, 95th Aerospace

Edwards Airman honored with Combat Action Metal

Edwards Airman is pitch perfect

Airman 1st Class Ikraam Khondaker, 412th Communications Squadron, throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Lancaster JetHawks game Aug. 30. Khondaker delivered a strike to JetHawks mascot Kaboom, who was the catcher for the throw. The Edwards Airman was invited to the ballpark as part of an