Edwards AFB News

  • Edwards takes 'action' during energy-conservation month

    With October designated as Energy Action Month throughout the federal government and the Air Force, the Air Force is educating Airmen on ways to maximize their energy efficiency and mission effectiveness through its "I am Air Force Energy" campaign.To add to those efforts, Team Edwards will be

  • Edwards taps 13 Airmen for promotion

    Several Edwards officers have been selected for promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel. The following were selected for promotion: Duane Gordin Stephen Grotjohn Timothy Jorris Keith Kirk Gregory Meyer Tiffany Pasanen Raul Reyes Michael Rooney Donald Sheesley Teresa Suh Merryl Tengesdal Gregory

  • Edwards taps 25 technical sergeants for promotion

    Twenty-five technical sergeants from Edwards were selected May 14 for promotion to master sergeant. This is the first time in 12 years the master sergeant and technical sergeant promotion lists have not been released simultaneously. The advent of the virtual enlisted promotion release application

  • Edwards Tax Center helps Airmen as April 18 tax deadline looms

    The April 18 deadline to file federal tax returns is approaching and the Edwards Tax Center is filing away.The Tax Center has experienced a busy season so far, refunding over $1.3 million in federal and state returns since opening its doors Jan. 30."We have surpassed last year's numbers with a lot

  • Edwards Tax Center opens to provide free tax services to base personnel

    After saving more than 500 Airmen an excess of $94 thousand in filing fees and garnering them more than $1 million in returns for the 2008 tax season, the Edwards Tax Center reopens for the 2009 tax season.The tax center, located at 1100 Kincheloe Avenue (next door to the Children's library), has

  • Edwards Tax Center will open Jan. 30

    Although the Internal Revenue Service has extended the tax filing deadline to April 18 for 2010 federal tax returns, the Edwards Tax Center will begin taking appointments Jan. 24 and will open its doors Jan. 30.Active duty servicemembers, retirees, reservists on active duty orders and their

  • Edwards team creates aerial refueling test tool to save time, money

    Leadership across the Air Force want their workforce to focus on innovation every day, whether it is making things better, more efficient, or saving money. A small team at Edwards can now check off all those boxes with their custom-built test tool designed to cut down test costs and time. Members

  • Edwards team tests new brake system for C-130

    A small test team from the 418th Flight Test Squadron has been tasked with replacing a legacy as well as the ensuring the safety of future C-130 Hercules air crews.The 418th Flight Test Squadron's C-130 Wheel Brake System Improvement program is testing the performance of carbon brakes and the new

  • Edwards Teen Center a hot spot to hang

    There's a place on base where "everybody knows your name." It's a place where "they're always glad you came." It's a place, if you're a teenager, you can call your own. It's the Edwards Teen Center - a teen's home away from home.At the Edwards Teen Center there is something for every teen, said Paul