Edwards AFB News

  • Emergency Care versus Urgent Care

    In the event of a medical crisis, sometimes it's hard to determine if you should go to the emergency department or an urgent care center. You can help make emergency care as efficient and effective as possible by knowing how to distinguish an emergency from urgent and routine health concerns. Is it

  • Emergency Management events for National Preparedness Month

    September is National Preparedness Month, and Edwards Emergency Management is inviting everyone to come out to the Exchange lobby every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the month to learn about preparedness on a variety of subjects, play a game and win a prize. Visitors to the display will be

  • Emergency Management reminds folks to 'Be Ready'

    The recent devastating earthquake in Nepal can serve as a reminder to California residents that the state is prone to earthquakes.With that said, Edwards Emergency Management is encouraging base personnel and residents to be prepared for emergencies.  "I think it's important for everyone to start

  • Emerging Technologies CTF conducts first autonomous flight test

    The 412th Test Wing’s Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force conducted its first autonomy flight test Feb. 26-28. The team collected data on the Testing of Autonomy in Complex Environments system, or TACE.The TACE system is test middleware developed by Johns Hopkins University that sits between

  • Emerging Technologies CTF conducts its first test

    The newly-formed Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force completed its first test high above Edwards Feb. 13. The test event supported the Portable Airborne Telemetry Boresight Innovation Project. The test was conducted for the 412th Range Squadron who wanted to see if it was possible to use a

  • Employee Assistance Program - know your benefits as a civilian employee

    Air Force Materiel Command civilian employees and their immediate family members are entitled to the following Employee Assistance Program services at no cost.Services include:In-person counseling - Confidential counseling with an EAP counselor may help with a broad range of personal issues. The

  • Employee Assistance Program has options for civilians

    Most people who live or work at Edwards are aware of the Employee Assistance Program, but not too many are aware of the depth of services the EAP has to offer to federal civilian employees and their immediate family members.The program is staffed by accredited professionals who provide comprehensive