Edwards AFB News

  • Prizes, pizza, close out Base Library Summer Reading Program

    With Edwards AFB's schools beginning Aug. 18, the Edwards Base Library ended this year's Base Library Summer Reading Program with a grand finale Aug. 15.Children received a prize for every 10 books they read, up to 100 books. Those who completed all 100 books during the program were entered into a

  • The art of aircraft restoration requires collaboration

    In the Air Force, aircraft boneyards are synonymous with places where decommissioned aircraft go to rest. At Edwards, the Air Force Flight Test Museum's boneyard is becoming a place where aircraft wait to be restored and history retold thanks to a team of volunteers.Just recently, one of the

  • Education Center hosts 2014 annual education fair

    Representatives from 59 colleges and universities gathered at Club Muroc in the Alliance Ballroom Aug. 13, for the base's annual Education Fair. The fair is open to all military, dependents, retirees and DOD civilians interested in furthering their education."All Education Centers across the Air

  • New AF Inspection System changes inspection culture

    The Air Force has a new inspection system and the 412th Test Wing Inspector General's office has already started to implement it. The Global Power Bomber Combined Test Force was the first to be evaluated Aug. 4-8. Under the old inspection system, major commands would use a group of nearly 250

  • CHPS offers InBody Test

    Are you on a diet, looking to get in shape, or trying to maximize performance? Or maybe concerned about your weight?Edwards Civilian Health Promotion Services invites DOD civilians to experience the InBody Test. The InBody is a convenient and accurate way to measure and monitor your body

  • New commanders' visit to CE a blast

    As PCS season winds down, there are a lot of new faces to see and meet on Edwards, and there's a lot for those new people to see.A group of new commanders along with current base officials gathered at the 412th Civil Engineering Directorate building Aug. 8 for a tour of their facilities. The stop

  • Tobacco cessation in-person group classes

    Quitting tobacco use can be an uphill battle, but fortunately there are resources to help you overcome this battle. The Health and Wellness Center at Edwards AFB offers confidential small group cessation classes based on the American Cancer Society's "Freshstart" program. The program runs for three

  • Congressional staffers get a taste of test

    Ten staffers from the U.S. House of Representatives visited Edwards Aug. 4-5 to familiarize themselves with the Edwards mission. The staffers work for congressmen who serve on the House Armed Service and House Appropriation Committees.The party was given a whirlwind tour of Edwards by base

  • Smeeks retires uniform, continues to serve

    Col. Tammy Smeeks, 412th Mission Support Group, retired July 31 after 30 years of military service. A retirement ceremony was held in her honor at Club Muroc.Smeeks began her military career as a soldier in the Army. She was part of the fourth class of females accepted into the United States

  • Annual Education Fair Aug. 13

    The Edwards Education Center will be hosting the Edwards 2014 Annual Education Fair Aug. 13.More than 56 college and university representatives will be at the Club Muroc Alliance Ballroom to speak to the base's military members, family members and civilians about their school's educational