Edwards AFB News

  • 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

  • Edwards Airmen need to recertify BAH or may lose $$

    On March 1, the U.S. Air Force began its one-time recertification process to validate Airmen's basic allowance for housing entitlements. The goal is to ensure that every cent of the $5.4 billion annually spent on BAH is fully auditable under the Financial Improvement Audit Readiness efforts. What

  • Edwards Airmen participate in Rosamond parade

    Edwards Airmen participated in the 30th Annual William Ketchum Memorial Armed Forces Appreciation Day Parade and Septemberfest on Saturday.With a "Hometown Salute to America," hosted by the Antelope Valley Chamber of Commerce, the parade and festival at Rosamond Park promoted local businesses and

  • Edwards Airmen promote reading with 'Read Across America'

    Airmen from across Edwards visited several local schools to read to children March 2 and 5 as part of 2010 Read Across America.Read Across America is recognized each year on the first Monday in March to commemorate the birthday of author Theodore Geisel, better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss.

  • Edwards Airmen 'putt' service before self at NTO Pro-Am

    Braving the wind, rain and traffic, 10 Edwards Airmen travelled to the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., Feb. 15, to carry bags, dry clubs and experience walking the 10th hole of a Professional Golfer Association tournament.The Northern Trust Open Pro-Am served as the first

  • Edwards Airmen reach top enlisted rank

    Three Edwards Airmen were selected for promotion to the rank of chief master sergeant.The following were selected for promotion:Eric Light, 95th Medical Group Dwayne Metoyer, 412th Maintenance Group Darren Walker, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron