Edwards EOD destroys hazardous chemical found in Lancaster

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen from the 812th Civil Engineering Squadron blew up 20 gallons of a hazardous chemical at an on-base range June 6.The chemical was determined to be a nitrocellulose-dope lacquer, which was found at a drop-off point for hazardous materials waste in Lancaster,

Edwards EOD hosts realistic training for fellow bomb squad members

It may not sound that attractive, but a lot of Edwards AFB’s 308,000 acres resemble the same landscape deployed servicemembers find in the Middle East and Southwest Asia. Edwards’ austere environment provides the perfect place for Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians to practice their craft. The

Edwards EOD sergeant 'blows up' AFMC competition

Detonating improvised explosive devices and explosive ordnance helped propel an Edwards Airman to the top. Master Sgt. David Larriva, Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit superintendent, was recently selected as the Air Force Materiel Command's Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year."It is pretty

Edwards ESC donates 56 backpacks, school supplies to students

Edwards ESC, First Shirt Council donate 175 filled backpacks to local community

With the combined funds of the Edwards Enlisted Spouses Club and the First Sergeants Council, the organizations were able to stuff 175 backpacks with school supplies to give back to those in the Edwards community Aug. 5. Spouses and NCOs alike gathered at Chapel 1 Aug. to stuff the backpacks from 5

Edwards Exchange celebrates 119 years with 5% MILITARY STAR Card discount

On July 25, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service marks a historic milestone, celebrating 119 years of serving Airman and their families. On July 25, 1895, General Order No. 46 established the exchange on military installations, directing post commanders to set up an exchange at every post.In honor

Edwards Exchange celebrates new Express

After a long anticipated wait, the Exchange opened their new Express on July 31, 2013. The week long grand opening festivities, including special promotions and giveaways, began with a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 5, 2013.The new facility has approximately 2,700 square feet of sales area, and

Edwards Exchange doubles gas savings April 10-12 for MILITARY STAR card users

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is pumping up the savings on gas by doubling the discount for MILITARY STAR cardholders.From April 10 through April 12, drivers fueling up with their MILITARY STAR card at an Exchange gas station will receive 10 cents off per gallon instead of the everyday

Edwards Exchange employee devotes lifetime to serving troops

When Nam Maclean began working for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, William Jefferson Clinton was the president and a gallon of gas cost $1.23.Maclean, a dining room attendant for the Exchange, started her career in 1997 and has spent the last 17 years serving generations of Airmen."Serving

Edwards Exchange expands layaway to include laptops, tablets for back-to-school season

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping military students head to the top of the class during the 2016-17 school year by extending its layaway program to include computers and tablets needed to succeed in the classroom.From July 1 to Aug. 31, just in time for back-to-school season, Edwards