Edwards AFB News

  • Piute Ponds continues makeover

    Piute Ponds has undergone a series of renovations over the last couple years and is now reaping the benefits of those years of construction. In January of 2011, Edwards Environmental Management and Ducks Unlimited signed a formalized memorandum of agreement to upgrade and preserve the ponds."The

  • Edwards defender helps teach self defense down range

    Right: Staff Sgt. Cameron Cochran (dark shirt), 387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron assistant flight chief, demonstrates one way to push away an attacker during a self defense class July 26 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The class was designed to better prepare Airmen if they

  • 412th LRS director retires after 45 years

    After 45 years in civil service, Sandra Sergent, 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron director, retired Aug. 1, with the Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award. Of those years, 15 were spent at Edwards AFB. Her civil service career dates back to 1966 where she served as an inventory monitor at the

  • F-35B completes wet runway, crosswind testing

    In an important program milestone enabling U.S. Marines Corps Initial Operational Capability certification, the F-35B recently completed required wet runway and crosswind testing at here at Edwards."This testing is absolutely critical to 2B flight software fleet release and the Marine Corps' IOC,"

  • 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

  • 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

  • '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

  • 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

  • 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