Edwards AFB News

  • Edwards Airman promoted

    An Edwards officer has been selected for promotion to the rank of colonel.The officer selected was:Tammy Smeeks -- 412th Operations Group

  • Edwards Airman receives Bronze Star Medal

    An Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician received a Bronze Star Medal for his performance during a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Staff Sgt. Brian Boisselle, Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, received the award from Col. Nancy Flores, 95th Air Base Wing vice commander,

  • Edwards Airman receives Purple Heart

    Since the war on terror began close to 10 years ago, one term has entered the American lexicon that signifies the dangers of combating terrorism - IED.Improvised explosive devices have killed or wounded thousands of servicemembers in both Iraq and Afghanistan.One of those wounded servicemembers was

  • Edwards Airman receives second Bronze Star Medal

    A 95th Civil Engineering and Transportation Directorate Explosive Ordnance Division superintendent received his second Bronze Star Medal for his performance during a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom -- 10 months after receiving his first. Master Sgt. David Larriva was awarded the

  • Edwards Airman' s Campus gets Air Force Dining Facility

    The Joshua Tree Dining Facility, also known as the DFAC, opened its doors for the first time since 2006 here Oct. 15. Available primarily for unaccompanied active duty enlisted military members permanently assigned, or on temporary duty to Edwards AFB, the reopened dining facility will be serving

  • Edwards Airman shares path to citizenship

    For most of the nation, the Fourth of July is a time to celebrate, observe and reflect on the freedoms granted by our independence. For one Team Edwards Airman, this year's Fourth of July celebrations will have an even greater significance.As of June 6, 2013, Senior Airman Samantha Couch, a career

  • Edwards Airman Spotlight

    Name:  Senior Airman Nicholas CovelloUnit:  412th Security Forces SquadronJob title:  Unit scheduler/trainerJob description and its impact on the overall mission: I am responsible for scheduling appointments for over 350 personnel and for conducting essential training such as cardiopulmonary

  • Edwards Airman Spotlight

    Name:  Staff Sgt. Andrew ChilcoatUnit:      412th Logistics Readiness SquadronJob title:  Air Transportation ManagerJob description and its impact on the overall mission:  I coordinate travel and logistical support for all deploying members from Edwards Air Force Base, to include the tenant

  • Edwards Airman Spotlight

    Name: Senior Airman Andrea JonesUnit: 412th Force Support SquadronJob title: Career Development JourneymanJob description and its impact on the overall mission: I ensure a smooth transition for all Air Force members and their families when they are permanently changing stations, separating from the