Edwards boom operators set sight on future KC-46 testing

Earlier this year in Everett, Washington, workers from the 418th Flight Test Squadron, Detachment 1, and Boeing teamed to achieve major test milestones for the KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling tanker, which resulted in the Department of Defense authorizing initial production in August.   Going forward

Edwards boom operators tops in the Air Force

Edwards boom operators were recognized as the top air refueling section in the Air Force after being presented the Senior Master Sgt. Albert L. Evans Award at the 38th Annual Boom Operator Symposium held May 12-13 at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.   Refueling squadrons across all major commands

Edwards breaks ground for new service station

Excitedly, Edwards AFB Exchange had their groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 4 for their new service station. This project started two years ago after the need to upgrade existing facilities was recognized. The old gas station has been around for 20-plus years and renovations can only do so much. The

Edwards breaks ground on new fire station

Edwards Air Force Base received an early gift right before the holidays Dec. 14, 2018. Base leadership joined members of the 412th Civil Engineer Group and its firefighters, along with representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District, to break ground on a new fire station

Edwards BX celebrates grand re-opening: More space, more items, more light

Under overcast skies and with blustery winter winds blowing outside, more than 100 people gathered at the Base Exchange complex for the ribbon cutting and grand re-opening of the main exchange facilities, Nov. 19.Inside it was bright, spacious, and fully stocked. And the Airmen noticed.Tech. Sgt.

Edwards BX Shoppers Invited to ‘Sound Off’

The Army  and Air Force Exchange Service is constantly seeking opportunities to improve on the exchange benefit. As part of this effort, the Department of Defense's oldest and largest exchange service relies on an ongoing Customer Service Index to provide localized, real time snapshots of the job BX

Edwards BX to hold grand re-opening

Edwards BX to launch 'Disney at the Exchange'

A cast of Disney, Marvel and Star Wars brands is joining forces with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service to bring a special, dedicated section to the Edwards AFB Exchange.  The standalone section called "Disney at the Exchange," showcases merchandise from Disney Consumer Products, including

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