Edwards AFB News

  • Edwards Drug Take Back Day June 14

    The 412th Medical Group will team up the 412th Security Forces Squadron to give the public an opportunity to turn in expired, unused, and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Exchange lobby. This service is free and anonymous, with no questions

  • Edwards ducks, covers for Great ShakeOut

    Across the base, thousands of Edwards AFB military, civilians and contractors ducked underneath tables or stood in doorways as a simulated, massive earthquake shook the area Oct. 18. In conjunction with the annual Great ShakeOut national exercise drill, Edwards conducted exercise Desert Wind 18-04.

  • Edwards Education Center accelerates career progression

    Educational development is a pillar of today's Air Force. It seems to receive more emphasis every year, including Air Force Materiel Command designating this the year of the Community College of the Air Force. The Education Center -- part of the Airman's Campus on base -- is a great asset to the

  • Edwards Education Fair opens doors to learning opportunities

    Club Muroc's Alliance Ballroom was the site for 40 universities and colleges to show base personnel what opportunities are out there to serve their education needs and wants.The Edwards Air Force Base Education Office sponsored the Aug. 15 event where Airmen, civilians and high school students were

  • Edwards employee recognized nationally for contributions to mission

    A member of the 412th Civil Engineer Group was recognized for his contributions to the Edwards mission, and to American Indians in government service.Robin "Bubba" Hairston, a 412th CEG heavy equipment operator, travelled to Tulsa, Oklahoma this week, where he received Meritorious Service Award from

  • Edwards employee volunteers to teach children how to breed, raise rabbits

    Laura Blank spends her days working for the Air Force Test Center as a management analyst, but her nights are spent on volunteer work. During the Antelope Valley Fair and Alfalfa Festival last month she served as the manager for the Small Animal Barn logging more than 400 hours of volunteer

  • Edwards employee, retired Army sergeant receives Purple Heart

    It was on Dec. 14, 2005, while on a dismounted combat patrol in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, that U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Chris Chebahtah and his squad encountered something that every deployed servicemember dreads...they were hit by an improvised explosive device which resulted in

  • Edwards employees demonstrate talent beyond the flightline

    It's not unusual to find people with some musical ability or talent at any base, but what are the chances of finding three individuals at the same base with the same musical drive and talent who decide to form the only Native American-based Rock & Blues band?In the case of three Edwards employees,

  • Edwards engineer receives high-level recognition

    In front of the humbling backdrop of the first F-22 Raptor and a combat veteran RQ-4 Global Hawk, Maj.Gregory Meyer was recognized for his contribution to the Air Force in science and technology during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The August 3 ceremony, jointly

  • Edwards engineer rockets to 'golden' milestone

    Looking past the grey hair, seasoned skin and glasses now needed to read, an excited young second lieutenant of yesteryear can be seen in his eyes as he enthusiastically talks of his early days at Edwards.Johnny Armstrong, 412th Test Wing Hypersonic Flight Test Team chief engineer, has seen history