Feb. 26, 2015 Base gym hosts star-studded basketball event The Rosburg Fitness Center recently hosted a two-day All-Star Basketball Showcase Feb. 17 and 18, which included players from multiple squadrons and units currently playing in the intramural basketball season.During the first day, more than 10 players competed in a three-point shootout that resulted
Feb. 25, 2015 Pave Hawk team gives test at Edwards a shot The Gun Harmonizing Range is one of the base's many unique test assets and landmarks that always causes flightline drivers to do a double-take due to its Aztec pyramid-looking shape.In February, it became the center of attention, literally, as two units, the 96th Test Wing and the 412th Test Wing,
Feb. 25, 2015 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Family Advocacy joined teens and parents at Desert Jr.-Sr. High School Feb. 18 to talk about the elephant in the room - teen dating violence. A panel of subject matter experts gathered in the cafeteria to address issues with social media, sexting, dating violence, break ups gone wrong and unhealthy
Feb. 24, 2015 C-12 pilots take to skies at Edwards In the midst of all the test missions here in the high desert, Edwards is also home to the U.S. Air Force C-12 school house. Actually, it's a split school house. When an individual is assigned to fly an Air Force C-12 Huron, they spend three weeks in Alabama for initial systems and procedures
Feb. 23, 2015 Holocaust survivor to speak at AFFT Museum Albert Rosa will be speaking at the Air Force Flight Test Museum March 6 at 10:30 a.m. This event is open to all base personnel. Rosa is a holocaust survivor and tells a fascinating tale of survival and resiliency during his time as a Jewish prisoner at Auschwitz during the Nazi occupation of
Feb. 19, 2015 DHS Girls Basketball takes on Malibu tonight in first round of CIF The Desert High School Girls Basketball team will play Malibu High School tonight here at 7 p.m. The Scorpions are 18-4 this year and have a 7-1 record at home. Malibu is 15-11 on the year. This is the first game in the California Interscholastic Federation Division 5AA playoffs. Come out and
Feb. 18, 2015 Edwards announces new webpage for local STEM needs, support The Air Force has recognized a critical need for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) talent for future technology and innovation efforts within our nation's workforce.In line with efforts, Team Edwards has created a new webpage for those seeking local STEM programs and support.
Feb. 18, 2015 Military Saves Week Feb. 23 - 27 Military Saves Week will run from Feb. 23 through 27. This is a yearly, nationwide DOD initiative to reach out to military communities and help all return back to a culture of savings. That is done by saving money, reducing debt and building wealth over time. Edwards is fortunate to have a certified
Feb. 17, 2015 Robotics teams recognized with flags The Scorpion Robotics teams at Desert Jr.-Sr. High School were recognized Feb. 12 with several flag presentations. During their regular practice, they were joined by Maj. David Pangilinan, 452nd Flight Test Squadron who recently returned from a deployment. Pangilinan presented an American flag that
Feb. 17, 2015 Range Commanders Council meets at Edwards The 85th Executive Committee of the Range Commanders Council gathered at Edwards Feb. 10 for a two-day conference. The conference allows members of the RCC to discuss current issues like cyber security and compatible growth."We all have common problems and so it makes sense that all the ranges would