Edwards leadership kicks off 2009 AFAF campaign

Edwards leadership reiterates protections provided for employees who seek mental health care

In 2012, the Department of Defense released guidance for employees who had concerns regarding how their mental health history could adversely affect their security clearance. This guidance emphasized that the U.S. Government recognizes the vital importance of mental health and advocates the

Edwards library serves up one 'delicious' summer reading program finale

August 17 not only marked the culmination of the Department of Defense's summer reading program across Air Force libraries, but for kids in the Edwards community, it also marked the long-awaited arrival of prizes for those who participated in the 10-week reading program.As a way of celebrating the

Edwards Library tops for successful summer program

In children's reading programs, there are many ways to track their progress such as number of books read or length of time spent reading. During the summer reading program, the Base Library counts the number of books read collectively. Out of 33 Air Force libraries using the same metric, the Edwards

Edwards lights up holiday nights

Base residents, workers and families flocked to the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony Dec. 7, held in front of the Base Exchange. The 412th Force Support Squadron brought in nearly 30 tons of machine-made snow for this year's annual holiday tree lighting ceremony. Units also displayed their

Edwards loadmasters bring supplies, warfighters to world

One person is vitally important to ensuring our troops and supplies are moved aboard military transports to destinations all over the world -- the loadmaster. The loadmaster is the individual responsible for on and off-loading cargo, supervising passengers and performing weight and balance

Edwards 'looks, listens, learns' during fire prevention week

Members of the Edwards community had an up-close look at base fire department operations and received valuable knowledge during 2018 Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-12. Throughout the week, Edwards AFB Fire Department members visited the Exchange, base schools and held open houses at Fire Station 2 on

Edwards loses pioneer from dawn of Space Age; Maj. Arthur K. "Kit" Murray dies at age 92

Team Edwards lost a pioneer from the dawn of the Space Age July 25 when former Air Force Maj. Arthur K. "Kit" Murray died in West, Texas, at age 92.During his 22-year military career Murray piloted both horses and rocket-powered aircraft.He was an experimental test pilot and received the

Edwards LT jumps at chance to play AF volleyball

There's a saying, "Nothing has ever been achieved without trying."That same ideology is what propelled 1st Lt. Jonathan Fullenkamp to try out for the 2014 All-Air Force Men's Volleyball team and make it."The idea to try out for the Air Force Men's Volleyball Team was first planted by my father, USAF

Edwards maintainer makes All-AF, All-Armed Forces volleyball team

Every year athletes across the Air Force try out for a chance to not only represent their base, but the Air Force at a national level. For one 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Weapons Load team member, his opportunity arose through the Air Force Men's Volleyball program.Senior Airman Evan