Sept. 25, 2018 Chaplain supports security forces through ‘ministry of presence’ For Chaplain (Capt.) Richardson Honore, being where “the rubber hits the road,” means being out in the field with the 412th Security Forces Squadron’s Airmen. To him, being visible out at the gates or at training events at Edwards Air Force Base, California, with the Airmen helps facilitate a more
Sept. 17, 2018 116 Day Innovation Blitz For the next 116 days, we will aggressively follow our forefathers’ lead. Starting today, we are instituting an innovation blitz in every unit and throughout our wing. We will leverage all of the energy and creativity that we can muster to pursue those innovations that will improve our processes,
Sept. 11, 2018 Patriot Day is a day of honor On Patriot Day, our Nation continues to honor, recognize and remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives 17 years ago during the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. This day, which many refer to as simply "9-11," the American flag is flown at half-staff at homes, the White House, and all
Sept. 7, 2018 Airmen send lead downrange once again Edwards Airmen christened the new base Small Arms Range the best way they know how, by shooting at it. The Small Arms Range at Edwards Air Force Base, California, was officially re-opened with a ribbon “shooting” ceremony, Sept. 6, 2018.
Sept. 6, 2018 Wastewater plant ensures water doesn’t go to waste Part of being the new Edwards AFB commander is going on visits to different offices and locations around the base to meet his or her workforce and get to know their mission. Members of the 412th Civil Engineer Group brought Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert, 412th Test Wing commander, to the southern
Aug. 15, 2018 School Age Annex reopens after seven-month renovation Children at Edwards Air Force Base have a newly renovated place to spend quality time before and after school. Team Edwards celebrated the reopening of the School Age Annex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 15. Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert, 412th Test Wing commander, took hold of the oversized
Aug. 14, 2018 Trump signs National Defense Authorization Act, with 2.6 percent pay raise for troops President Donald J. Trump signed the fiscal year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act -- which provides for a 2.6 percent pay raise for troops, the highest increase in nine years -- as well as a 3.4 percent increase for basic allowance for subsistence and a 2.9 percent increase for basic
July 11, 2018 Total Force effort brings needed improvements in two-week’s time More than 80 Airmen from across the nation joined the 412th Civil Engineer Squadron to complete three large construction projects at Edwards. The projects allowed the Airmen, mostly from Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard, to get hands-on training during their annual two-week-long
July 11, 2018 Desert tortoises up for adoption The Edwards Air Force Base Desert Tortoise Adoption Program is looking for base residents to foster captive desert tortoises. Members of the program say desert tortoises are low maintenance and make great pets. Adoptions through the program are free and no prior knowledge of reptiles is needed as
June 22, 2018 Harris expresses gratitude, reflects at final commander’s call Maj. Gen. David Harris took the stage at the base theater for his final Edwards AFB commander’s call as Air Force Test Center commander June 20. Harris has led AFTC for the past three years and is set to retire from the Air Force following a change-of-command ceremony scheduled for Aug. 3. After