Edwards AFB News

  • Wanted: Vounteer income tax preparers!

    The 412th Test Wing Tax Center is looking for volunteers to help during the upcoming tax season.  Each year, the U.S. Air Force assists military members and their families by providing free income tax preparation and filing.  The upcoming tax season officially starts in early February and ends April

  • Palace Chase, Palace Front briefing Dec. 18

    On Dec. 18 at 1p.m., the In-Service Air Force Guard recruiter, Tech. Sgt. Jodi Joice, and the In-Service Air Force Reserve recruiter Master Sgt. Sam Flynn, will be holding a Palace Chase/Palace Front briefing at Bldg. 2460, Room A (the building behind the Education Center).The Palace Chase program

  • November enlisted promotions

    Team Edwards hosted its monthly enlisted promotion ceremony Dec. 1 in the base theater. Nineteen Airmen took the next step in their AF careers. Congratulations to all!To Airman 1st Class:Carlos A. Terrero Jr., 412th Security Forces SquadronJoshua E. Foster, 412th SFSLucas R. Gauthier, 412th SFSDavid

  • 3rd quarter award winners announced

    Team Edwards gathered to recognize the third quarter award winners at the base theater Nov. 20. Congratulations the following third quarter award winners:Airman of the QuarterSenior Airman Kassandra VanBeek, 412th Communications SquadronNon-commissioned Officer of the QuarterStaff Sgt. John

  • 412th Ops Group deputy CC retires

    Members of the 412th Operations Group gathered at the Air Force Flight Test Museum Nov. 21 to watch Lt. Col. Michael Morgan retire after 20 years in the Air Force. Presiding over the ceremony was NASA astronaut Col. Jack Fisher who shared that he was not there as a presiding official, but as an

  • Exchange gift cards personalize holiday care packages

    According to a recent National Retail Federation survey, gift cards will be the most requested gift this year with 62 percent preferring a gift card over any other item. For Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, their gift card of choice is the one that can be redeemed at military exchanges from

  • Airman and Family Readiness Center says thank you

    In the season for giving thanks, the Airman and Family Readiness Center is thanking the military families on base. November is designated Military Family Appreciation Month and to celebrate there have been three book readings for military children and a party with cake and punch.The first reading

  • Annual health fair highlights options, open enrollment season

    The annual Edwards AFB Federal Employee Health Fair was held in Bldg. 3000 for Edwards and NASA federal employees. Representatives were present from a variety of health care companies, some in the local area and some outside of the local area. More than 300 NASA and Edwards employees attended the

  • Ready for the holidays? Commissary cards help spread 'gift of groceries'

    As the calendar flips toward the holidays, the Commissary Gift Card is always a viable option for anyone wishing to support their loved ones in the military community, said the Defense Commissary Agency's senior enlisted advisor to the director."The Commissary Gift Card is a wonderful way for anyone

  • Scholarships for Military Children applications available Dec. 15

    As the Scholarships for Military Children Program enters its 15th year, more than 8,000 students have shared nearly $13 million in scholarships. Applications for the 2015-2016 school-year awards become available starting Dec. 15 at commissaries worldwide or on the Internet at