Edwards AFB News

  • Edwards not affected by Wright County Egg recall

    Wright County Egg, of Galt, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling specific Julian dates of shell eggs produced by their farms due to potential Salmonella contamination.Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with

  • Edwards observes Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-13

    Col. Jason Schott, 412th Test Wing vice commander, signed this year’s Fire Prevention Week Proclamation at Bldg. 2860 Oct. 5. The proclamation urges everyone on base to protect their homes and families by heeding the safety messages of Fire Prevention Week 2017. In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can

  • Edwards Officers help cadets prepare for Air Force life

    Fifteen officers from Edwards visited the United States Air Force Academy Nov.12 and 13, in support of the Cadet Wing Sponsor Program. As part of the AFSC mentorship program established through the Company Grade Officer Council, the 412th Test Wing sponsors Cadet Squadron 14, the "Killer Cobras."

  • Edwards opens gates for Flight Test Nation 2009

    Team Edwards will open its gates to the public when it hosts Flight Test Nation 2009. Scheduled for Oct. 17, FTN-09 is free to the public and will be the first open house and air show hosted by Edwards since 2006. This year, Edwards celebrates the 50th anniversary of the X-15 and the heraldry of

  • Edwards organizations team up to perform 'one-of-a-kind' test at BAF

    No strangers to testing electromagnetic interference on any type of domestic or allied airframe, the 772nd Test Squadron at Edwards specializes in being able determine the electromagnetic compatibility of an airplane's systems one test at a time with the help of the largest anechoic chamber in the

  • Edwards OSI agent receives Bronze Star

    Facing constant danger, imminent threats and hostile environment are just some of the things that greet special agents with the Air Force Office of Special Investigation while they are deployed. For one special agent with the AFOSI Detachment 111, performing well in the face of danger earned him a

  • Edwards' Outdoor Recreation equipped to outfit the desert for winter fun

    From the coast to the desert, Southern California is home to diverse landscape and weather. Here at Edwards, Outdoor Recreation has everyone covered for all of it.Skiers, snowboarders, and those just looking to take advantage of the winter months can visit ODR for equipment rental and organized

  • Edwards outlines permitted/prohibited Items for Flight Test Nation 2009

    As Flight Test nation 2009 at Edwards nears, visitors are reminded of what items will and will not be allowed onto base. Are folding/beach chairs allowed? Yes. Attendees may bring lawn chairs, shade umbrellas, blankets, large towels, etc., into the air show area. However, please leave the lawn chair

  • Edwards PA captures Air Force award for Flight Test Nation 2009

    The 95th Air Base Wing Public Affairs team took Flight Test Nation to new heights by capturing the 2009 Air Force Integrated Communication Excellence Award for branding and marketing Edwards' Oct. 17 air show and open house that drew more than 225,000 attendees.The Air Force recognized Edwards