Edwards AFB News

  • 'Captain America: Divide and Conquer' available at Edwards Exchange

    Once again, the United States must rely on patriotic super hero Captain America and his allies to save the country from impending doom in the latest military - exclusive comic book from Marvel, available for free at the Edwards AFB Exchange.Written by William Harms with art by Tom Grummett, "Divide

  • Exchange 'Buddies' receive exclusive offers

    Facebook, Twitter and even your inbox. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier than ever for shoppers to exercise their Exchange benefit via the Internet. The Exchange's Buddy List enables military shoppers to be among the first to find out about exclusive savings, promotions,

  • Above and beyond - 400 plus volunteers donate 55,000 hours

    The annual Edwards Air Force Base Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony honored Edwards AFB's volunteers April 29. The event was hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center and this year's theme is, "Our volunteers are shining stars."Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander, in his

  • SARC briefing sheds light on police process

    The Edwards AFB Sexual Assault Response Coordinator office closed out Sexual Assault Awareness Month by hosting a briefing on a local sexual assault case April 30 at Club Muroc. Los Angeles Sheriff Deptartment's Sgt. Brian Hudson, AV Special Victims Bureau, presented the timeline of events in the

  • Aero Camp takes off for second consecutive year

    With the success of last year's Aero Camp, the Edwards Aero Club hosted its second annual Aero Camp from April 21 to 25, to prepare and introduce students to the world of aviation.During the week-long camp, students ages 14 to 19, are trained by certified flight instructors and start flight and

  • McCollor, first AFTC command chief, bids farewell

    Chief Master Sgt. Christopher McCollor, Air Force Test Center command chief, officially retired from the U.S. Air Force April 25 in a ceremony held in Hangar 1600. The event celebrated McCollor's and his wife, Nancy's, 30-year Air Force career. The presiding official over the ceremony was Maj. Gen.

  • AAFES websites unaffected by Heartbleed vulnerability

    Army & Air Force Exchange Service customers and vendors have expressed concern about security of their information in light of reports about the Heartbleed security flaw.The Exchange's online shopping site, www.shopmyexchange.com, and business partner site, www.partners.aafes.com, have not been

  • Flight Test Historical Foundation celebrates 50 years of Cold War spy planes

    On April 26 the Flight Test Historical Foundation hosted an SR-71 and U-2 50-Year Cold War Commemoration at Blackbird Airpark located at U.S. Air Force Plant 42. The 50-year mark celebrates the first flight of the SR-71 Blackbird out of Palmdale, Calif., December 22, 1964."This is an opportunity for

  • AFTC's first executive director to retire

    Team Edwards says goodbye to Dr. Davy Belk as he retires after more than 36 years of service to the Air Force. Members of the community were invited to join Belk for his retirement luncheon April 23 at Club Muroc. His official retirement ceremony will take place at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., in

  • Medical questions? Call the TRICARE Nurse Advice Line

    Sometimes it is difficult to know if and when to seek medical help for acute health problems, so having professional help at a moment's notice is invaluable. The Military Health System's new Nurse Advice Line for TRICARE beneficiaries does just that. Starting May 2 TRICARE beneficiaries in the