Aug. 3, 2016 Edwards gets new top cop Col. George Tromba (left), 412th Mission Support Group commander, hands the guidon and reins of the 412th Security Forces Squadron to Lt. Col. David Watts July 29. Watts will lead the force that protects the base populace, aircraft and other assets, along with providing police services. He comes to
March 12, 2014 Edwards Global Hawk gets second chance at life During a flight in May 2009, an Edwards RQ-4B Global Hawk Block 20 remotely piloted aircraft (tail number 2016) encountered a complete spoiler communication loss and had to execute an emergency landing on the dry lake bed at Edwards Air Force Base. During landing, the aircraft sustained major damage
Dec. 6, 2006 Edwards Global Hawk 'sets sail' to Navy A Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle known as N-1 took off from Edwards' main runway Monday evening on a one-way mission to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md.The N-1, an RQ-4A Global Hawk -- one of two acquired by the U.S. Navy through the Global Hawk Maritime Demonstration Program -- is the
Jan. 9, 2008 Edwards goes from Air Force blue to enviromentally-friendly green Continuing the Air Force's efforts to be environmentally friendly, the 95th Civil Engineer and Transportation Directorate along with several base organizations, formed the Edwards energy team to raise awareness and begin an initial planning stage for energy-reduction projects.The Edwards energy team
Sept. 10, 2019 Edwards goes on tactical pause for resiliency The Resilience Tactical Pause is an ongoing opportunity for leaders at all levels to respond to the matter of suicide. The current trend of suicides in the Air Force have surpassed last year’s numbers at the same point in the year. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David Goldfein, asked
June 29, 2011 Edwards golf course opens to public - those off base may apply for pass Citizens of Antelope Valley and cities surrounding Edwards may now apply for a golf pass to enjoy the base's scenic 18-hole golf course.After approval from base officials, community leaders, Air Force Materiel Command and the Air Force, Muroc Lake Golf Course is now open to the public.The course,
May 11, 2011 Edwards graduates 137 from Community College of the Air Force It was a proud day for the 50 Edwards Airmen who attended their graduation ceremony from the Community College of the Air Force, held at Club Muroc May 5.The club filled to capacity as family members, friends and supportive wingmen joined together to cheer and congratulate the graduating Class of
Aug. 16, 2019 Edwards graduates ALS Class 19F Airman Leadership School Class 19F graduates at Edwards Air Force Base, California Aug. 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jordan Goodsell)
Aug. 14, 2012 Edwards group honors two of its wounded warriors What initially started in 2003 as one mom's way of showing gratitude for her son's military service, and that of all servicemembers, by creating and presenting quilts to returning warriors eventually grew into the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Now nearly 10 years later, a group of QOVF volunteers with
Feb. 2, 2007 Edwards helps sergeant's family after home burglary Team Edwards gathered together Feb. 1 to help the family of Tech Sgt. James Holzer, who is currently deployed to Afghanistan, after intruders burglarized and ransacked their home early morning on Jan. 31.The incident made national news when deputies from the Lancaster, Calif. Sheriff's office found