Edwards AFB News

  • Big Shaker about to hit Edwards

    On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Edwards Emergency Management will present the "Big Shaker," an earthquake simulator, in the Base Exchange parking lot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit is part of National Preparedness Month efforts for September. Emergency Management is focused on earthquake preparedness

  • Base, local helping agencies team up to build 'Community of Caring'

    Since the Edwards Air Force Base Integrated Delivery System was established, the  committee of all of the base's helping agencies has reached out to the Edwards workforce and community in order to remind everyone of all the available services they may turn to for assistance with any personal issues,

  • 67 years of air power

    Edwards AFB celebrated the U.S. Air Force's birthday with a dinner at Club Muroc Sept. 12. Team Edwards members in attendence were treated to refreshments, food and a performance by the Edwards Singers.  The birth of the Air Force on Sept. 18, 1947, revolutionized how the U.S. military engages in

  • South Base landmark torn-down, replaced

    The South Base water tower that once stood as a 160-foot red and white landmark found itself torn down and dried out in the desert Sept. 16. 412th Civil Engineering members and contractors gathered outside a safety radius to watch as an excavator tore down the elevated 200,000 gallon non-potable

  • JROTC honor guard remembers 9/11

    Desert High School Junior ROTC Honor Guard cadets gathered at the school's flag pole early Sept. 11, to remember the individuals who lost their lives in the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks in 2001. As the bugalist played "Taps," the flag was raised and lowered to half-staff. Cadets saluted

  • NASA's shuttle carrier aircraft settles down in Palmdale

    Retired NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft 911, one of two modified Boeing 747 jetliners that ferried NASA's space shuttles for decades, moved to its new home at Joe Davies Heritage Airpark, Sept.12. The 747's final journey was a ground tow from the NASA Armstrong aircraft operations facility less than a

  • Exchange debuts Military-Brat approved toys in time for holiday shopping

    Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is stocking its shelves with Military-Brat Approved toys, a kid-tested collection of the hottest dolls, actions figures, play sets and more. More than 150 Military-Brat Approved toys will be featured in special

  • Airmen must revalidate dependents by Dec. 31

    By Dec. 31, every Airman will be required to provide their servicing finance office with documentation for all dependents as part of Air Force audit readiness efforts.This one-time, Air Force-wide recertification process will allow the Air Force to validate Airmen's basic allowance for housing

  • 2014 second quarter award winners unveiled

    The 412th Test Wing honored second quarter award winners during a ceremony Sept. 11 at the Base Theater. Congratulations to all!Airman of the QuarterAirman 1st Class Jheomar Madrinan412th Communications SquadronNCO of the QuarterTech. Sgt. Aaron Ross412th Maintenance GroupSNCO of the QuarterMaster

  • C-17 treads into new territory

    As important as ailerons, rudders and elevators are to the fundamental movement of any aircraft in flight, its tires are equally important while moving on the ground.Since August, the C-17 Global Reach Integrated Test Team at Edwards AFB has been putting the C-17's new Dunlop tires through the