June 17, 2014 Fittingly, K-9 unit kicks off 'Paws to Read,' Summer Reading Program at Base Library Children of all ages gathered at the Base Library June 13 for the kickoff of this year's annual Department of Defense-sponsored Summer Reading Program. The program aims to keep children interested in reading during the months that school is not in session. It combines reading with live
June 16, 2014 Shopping Edwards AFB Exchange pays dividends Airmen and their families shopping and dining at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores and restaurants on Edwards Air Force Base generated a dividend of more than $481,000 last year for Air Force quality-of-life programs.Over the past 10 years, the Exchange has provided more than $2.4 billion in
June 11, 2014 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
June 11, 2014 New bulk fuel storage construction underway Construction for the new bulk fuel storage facility is underway and slated to be fully operational early 2016. The new facility will replace the existing facility on Forbes Ave. and Lancaster Blvd. that was built in the 1950s. The new bulk storage will include two 15,000 barrel tanks on the northern
June 11, 2014 AF test pilot school applications due this month The 2014 USAF Test Pilot School selection board will convene here Aug. 5-8 to consider candidates for July 2015 and January 2016 classes, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. Applications must reach Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command Air, Space and Information Operations by June 23, 4
June 10, 2014 Youth, volunteers from Edwards, 'Adopt-a-Block' for a day Youth from the Base Chapel's Protestant parish joined the Antelope Valley Dream Center June 7 to bring "hope" to the Lancaster community. The Dream Center partners with local churches to provide a monthly day of fun at Neighborhood Impact Houses in Lancaster, California. According to AV Dream Center
June 10, 2014 Tops in Blue dazzles Edwards crowd For two hours, Edwards AFB's base theater was transformed into a rockin' arena as Tops in Blue performed for hundreds of music fans June 8.The free concert featured the Air Force's premiere entertainment team, all made up of active duty Airmen, singing everything from hits that you hear on the radio
June 9, 2014 Cool it! Your Edwards AFB pools are now open It is officially Summer here in the High Desert and your Edwards AFB pools are open for business. Summer swimming pool passes are now available at Outdoor Recreation. Single passes are $20. For a family of four the cost is $50 and $5 each for additional family members. Passes last from Memorial Day
June 9, 2014 Exchange Smart Car giveaway to put two winners in the driver's seat Summer is about to get sweeter as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service teams up with Welch's/Sour Jacks to offer two military shoppers a chance to drive home a brand-new Smart car. Through July 31, shoppers can enter the Promotion in Motion Smart Car Giveaway at Exchange locations worldwide for the
June 6, 2014 DeCA Scholarships for Military Children Program announces 2014 winners Drum roll please . . . "and the winner of a $2,000 scholarship is Sabrina Belen from California," announced William (Bill) Shea, store director at the Edwards Commissary. The scholarships are part of the Scholarships for Military Children Program, funded by manufacturers and suppliers that provide