Edwards AFB News

  • Edwards BX to remain open during sequester

    Despite sequestration, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service does not foresee any changes to its day-to-day operations."We expect Exchange facilities to be fully functional throughout the sequester," said the Exchange's Chief of Staff Col. Thomas Ockenfels. "We continue to remain flexible as we help

  • Edwards C.A.P. Squadron Open House March 31

    Edwards AFB's Civil Air Patrol Squadron Open House will be held at the Oasis Community Center March 31 from 6 p.m. to 8. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the squadron cadet program demonstrations. Cadets will be sharing their C.A.P. training experience in the following cadet

  • Edwards CAP Squadron 84 remembers, honors during Wreaths Across America Day

    Edwards Air Force Base Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron 84 United States Air Force Auxiliary hosted a National Wreaths Across America Day at Flag Park on Edwards Dec. 15. According to the Wreaths Across America website, each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, the mission is to

  • Edwards captain wins MEO award

    An Edwards captain received the Air Force Materiel Command 2006 Outstanding Military Equal Opportunity Individual Award recently. Capt. Hector Morua, Edwards Military Equal Opportunity chief, won the award for the period of October 2005 to September 2006. "I was shocked," Captain Morua said.

  • Edwards captains receive 'major' promotion

    Twenty-nine Edwards captains were selected for promotion to major Feb. 4. The following are selected for the promotion: Daniel Daehler - 56th Training SquadronBrian Pena -- 563th Flying Training SquadronThomas Walker -- 563th Flying Training SquadronClifford Scruggs -- 373rd Training SquadronBryan

  • Edwards Car Care Center drives for value at the pump

    According to a recent Short-Term Energy Outlook report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, "The annual average regular-grade retail gasoline price will increase from $2.35 per gallon in 2009 to $2.84 this year." Forecasts of increasing energy prices have exchange officials reaching out

  • Edwards CCAF graduates 140-plus Airmen

    Team Edwards watched more than 140 Airmen recieve their Community College of the Air Fore degrees in a ceremony at Club Muroc May 3.  Additionally, several Airmen distinguished themselves further with bachelors and masters degress.Senior Master Sgt. Stacy W. Dent, 31st Test and Evaluation

  • Edwards CE team earns Air Force energy conservation award

    The 95th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Energy Team set the Air Force standard for energy efficiency in 2010. The team was awarded the Air Force Energy Conservation Award for outstanding contributions to military engineering through achievement in design, construction, administration, research and

  • Edwards celebrates 60th AF anniversary with glitz, glamour

    More than 1,000 people from Edwards and the surrounding communities gathered to celebrate the Air Force's 60th anniversary Sept. 21 at hangar 1600. Several months of planning and more than 100 Airmen, civilians and contractors on base united to create a night fit for kings, said Lt. Col. Terry