Aug. 1, 2014 Team Edwards July enlisted promotions Team Edwards saw 36 enlisted members pin on the next rank during Edwards AFB's monthly promotion ceremony held July 31 at the Base Theater. Congratulations to all promotees!To Airman 1st Class:Rachel J. Williams, 412th SFSTo Senior Airman:Briano R. Molinaro, 412th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronKyle
July 30, 2014 New AFTC inspector general sworn in Maj. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Air Force Test Center commander, swore in the new Air Force Test Center Inspector General Col. Christopher Wheeler July 30. Wheeler is returning to Edwards from Pennsylvania where he served as commander of the 360th Recruiting Group. "I love being back here; it's an
July 30, 2014 Edwards AFB Exchange offers gas savings Aug. 8-10 in time for back-to-school shopping As military shoppers load up their students' backpacks with pencils, notebooks and other back-to-school gear, MILITARY STAR card users can fill up on savings at pumps at the Edwards Express location.From Aug. 8 to Aug. 10, the Edwards Air Force Base Exchange is doubling the everyday
July 30, 2014 'Sesame Street' stars visit Edwards The popular TV children's show, "Sesame Street," with the help of the United Services Organization or USO, brought their star-studded line up to Edwards to show their appreciation for military children and their families July 28 at the Oasis Community Center."This stop is part of our phase act tour
July 30, 2014 West Nile Virus found in Lancaster, nothing on Edwards The Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has been informed of two dead birds that have tested positive for West Nile Virus this year. The first bird was located near Avenue S and 10th Street East in Palmdale earlier this month. The second was spotted July 9, near Avenue M-8 and 45th
July 29, 2014 First week of camp goes swimmingly Outdoor Recreation's Swim Camp at the Sonic Splash Pool is giving children on base a chance to enjoy the summer sun, while staying cool. The two-week camp, which runs July 28 to Aug. 8, accommodates a range of ability levels from beginners to a more competitive style with flip turns. "In order to be
July 29, 2014 412th TW planning 2014 Disability Employment Awareness Month According to the U.S. Census Bureau's latest report, "Americans with Disabilities" (2010), 56 million Americans have a disability that affects their daily life activities, making up almost 19 percent of the population. Of that number of people, nearly 60 percent are unemployed.For Americans with
July 29, 2014 AFMC recognizes 2nd quarter Edwards graduates Congratulations to the following members of the Air Force Materiel Command team from Edwards AFB on completing a degree or certificate program during the second quarter of 2014.Master Sgt. Mark Cardwell Senior Airman Nicholas CooleyStaff Sgt. Kari DockeryMaster Sgt. Anne DuarteSenior Airman Jared
July 25, 2014 Sparky gets children fired up about reading Sparky the Fire Dog rode up to the Base Library in the back of a fire truck July 25, to greet children at the Summer Reading Program. Sparky departed the emergency vehicle, paws waving as children cheered and lined up to hug and high-five the fire safety mascot. Fire fighters assisted the children
July 24, 2014 Webb takes over as new TPS commandant In a traditional Air Force ceremony July 24, Col. Charles Webb Jr. became the new commandant of the United States Air Force Test Pilot School. As a graduate of TPS, Webb returns to Edwards from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., where he commanded the 96th Test Group. As commandant of TPS, he will be