Edwards AFB News

  • Edwards' Airman's got game

    For Staff Sgt. Sedric Whitaker, 95th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School flight instructor, being a leader and exercising discipline comes from lessons he's learned while in the Air Force and on the basketball court.Being an instructor at the ALS is an ideal position for someone who

  • Edwards Airmen celebrate Air Force birthday with ball

    Edwards Air Force Base Airmen, civilians and family members commemorated the Air Force’s 71st birthday in grand fashion with a ball event at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds in Lancaster, California, Sept. 8.

  • Edwards Airmen complete first enlisted military education course

    Twenty-four senior airmen graduated from Edwards Airman Leadership School Aug. 27. Airman Leadership School is the first of three enlisted professional military education courses enlisted Airmen attend as they progress through their military careers. Airman Leadership School prepares Airmen to be

  • Edwards Airmen conduct Air Refueling Qualification for Eurofighter

    A total of 10 Edwards flight testers deployed to Royal Air Force Mendenhall, U.K., between Oct. 19 and Dec. 21 to test the Air refueling capabilities of the Eurofighter to an American KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-10 Extender.The purpose of the tests was to ensure air refueling capabilities between

  • Edwards Airmen develop combat skills for deployments

    In the summer, an Air Force Flight Test Center information technology Airman is scheduled to deploy to Southwest Asia for four months. To prepare for the deployment, Staff Sgt. Shannon Fisk, together with about 90 Edwards Airmen, underwent combat skills training at Camp Corum here March 28 through

  • Edwards Airmen enjoy salute as VHI Divas give back to military

    Every day, members of the U.S. Armed Forces dedicate their time, talents and even their lives to their country. They give up home-cooked meals and time away from their loved ones to deploy--to give others freedom, opportunities and peace of mind. On the home front, they are active in their

  • Edwards Airmen help save life at Lancaster gym

    Several Edwards AFB Airmen were at the 24 Hour Fitness Center in Lancaster, Calif., Sept. 25, when a man went into cardiac arrest.Tech. Sgt. Elie Peán and Tech. Sgt. Maurice Lucas II, flight sergeants from the 412th Security Forces Squadron, were preparing for their evening workout when the man

  • Edwards Airmen lay wreaths at Lancaster Cemetery

    Every year since 1992, Wreaths Across America, a non-profit organization, sponsors the laying of wreaths at the graves of veterans across the country Dec. 12.Locally, volunteers laid wreaths on the graves of veterans at Lancaster Cemetery.Master Sgt. Robert Sims and Senior Airman Cory Mock from the