Edwards AFB News

  • Edwards CPS will accept VERA/VSIP applications till Jan. 25

    The Civilian Personnel Section is accepting applications for a second round of Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay for FY2012. Employees should not take premature actions that are irrevocable or incur financial obligations prior to receiving a firm incentive

  • Edwards cracks down on shoplifting

    In fiscal 2007, the 95th Security Forces Squadron recorded 33 cases of shoplifting -- mainly in the Base Exchange. As of March 31, security forces has already recorded 13 cases of shoplifting. "The recent increase in shoplifting here can be attributed to thrill-seeking teens and peer pressure," said

  • Edwards crowns new royalty

    From left, Little Miss Edwards, Kristy Mace, Miss Edwards, Cassandra Kruger, and Junior Miss Edwards, Danika Blake, pose for a picture with their new crowns and flowers as the 2011 Edwards Air Force Base Community queens. Open to young ladies from 6 to 19 years old, the pageant program provides

  • Edwards Dance Factory dancers dazzle at Disneyland

    Dancers from Edwards Dance Factory made an appearane at the "Happiest Place on Earth" last month.  On April 14 and 15, 10 young ladies represented Edwards AFB by dancing at Disneyland's Diamond Dance Classic. The group joined a group of 300 dancers from across the globe with countries like Australia

  • Edwards dancers dazzle at Disneyland

    The Edwards Dance Factory, sponsored by Youth Center, took 10 girls to Disneyland's Diamond Dance Classic April 10.  They joined a group of 300 dancers from all over the nation and around the world including four groups from Australia. During the weekend they performed their routine during a parade

  • Edwards defender donates supplies, helps local school start year off right

    It was a year ago when Staff Sgt. Devon Sumter, a Pass and Identification clerk with the 412th Security Forces Squadron, sought out to bestow Irving L. Branch elementary school students and teachers who were starting off the school year with a generous amount of school supplies that were donated to

  • Edwards defender helps teach self defense down range

    Right: Staff Sgt. Cameron Cochran (dark shirt), 387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron assistant flight chief, demonstrates one way to push away an attacker during a self defense class July 26 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The class was designed to better prepare Airmen if they

  • Edwards DEFY partners with AFFTC Museum

    In an effort to provide community support and awareness, the Drug Education for Youth have partnered with the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum in hopes of drawing attention to and support for both organizations. On April 18, a group of youth with DEFY worked on pulling weeds around the aircraft

  • Edwards dental staff delivers oral hygiene tips to base students

    In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, eight dentists and assistants of the Edwards Dental Clinic provided some education to 416 preschoolers, first graders and second graders at the Child Development Center Feb. 23 and at Branch Elementary School March 1. Education efforts included