Edwards AFB News

  • Corvias Military Living to implement water conservation measures at Edwards

    Corvias Military Living, an affiliate of Corvias Group, will begin limiting the days that Edwards AFB family housing residents can water their yards.Beginning Monday, September 29, Corvias maintenance team members will begin resetting the sprinkler systems in the family housing areas to run every

  • 'Big Shaker' encourages earthquake preparedness

    The world's largest mobile earthquake simulator was shaking things up in the Base Exchange parking lot Sept. 23. The 24-foot long trailer, the "Big Shaker" is used as an educational tool to demonstrate a 6.0 to 7.0 earthquake to people who may not have experienced an earthquake before. The Big

  • Youth Center presents 'A Day for Kids'

    The Edwards AFB Youth Center celebrated the younger generation Sept. 19 with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Day for Kids event.With bouncy houses, bingo and face painting, the event was a big after school party. But, the main attraction was singer and song writer Adam Jaymes from the ABC series,

  • Project84 going strong

    Since the launch of Project84 last October by Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander, base leadership has received countless ideas on ways to save money. The top ideas are now recognized at each quarterly awards ceremony.  Six Project84 submissions were recognized at the second quarter

  • Local NCO honored by Dodgers

    Tech. Sgt. Robert Sumner, a DOD police officer at U.S. Air Force Plant 42, and an individualized mobilization augmentee with the 412 Security Forces Squadron since 2006, was honored by the Los Angeles Dodgers during a game against the New York Mets Aug. 23.The Dodgers honor active duty and retired

  • Team Shadow's hard work, dedication, keeps Edwards aircraft in the air

    Like their counterparts across the Air Force, aircraft maintainers at Edwards Air Force Base play a critical role in ensuring successful flight test missions. Both day and night, maintainers from the 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron - Team Shadow - support the flying schedule of the U.S. Air

  • Road closure in support of new bulk fuel storage construction

    Beginning Oct. 6, barriers will be set across the intersection of S. Muroc Dr. and Wolfe Ave., and also across S. Muroc Drive and Sellar Ave. The closure is necessary to install a new8-inch fuel line across South Muroc.Traffic needing to access Wolfe Ave. from S. Muroc Dr. will be directed to Seller

  • Edwards Abilities Expo Oct. 9

    Come one and come all to Edwards AFB's first Abilities Expo on Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Oasis Community Center for Disability Employment Awareness Month. The 412 Test Wing and NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center are hosting the expo. The EAE will be a showcase for assistive and