Edwards AFB News

  • 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

  • ODR has everything but snow

    Outdoor Recreation is ready for all your winter adventures. With ski packages, snowboarding packages and sleds, they have everything but the snow - and they can still get you to the slopes."We run shuttles where you pay for the gear and then we actually drive you up there in our 15 passenger van,"

  • DHS football, girls volleyball end seasons

    The Desert High Girls Volleyball Team's winning season came to a close Nov. 18 in Duarte, California. The team put up a great effort, but was finally put to rest by the Duarte High School team 3-2 in girls volleyball playoffs. Desert finished the season undefeated in their league (14-0) and 22-2

  • Airman receives 'surreal' phone call from Paramount Pictures

    For some, a visit to the dentist feels like a nightmare. But, for Capt. Eric Koenig, 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, dental flight commander, he hopes that it's his after-hours hobby that really keeps people awake at night.For the last three years, the 13-year veteran has spent his nights and