Edwards AFB News

  • Civilian retiree identification card to be replaced

    Retired Air Force civilians who use the Air Force Form 354, Civilian Identification Card, to access Air Force installations have until early 2014 - when the AF354 will be rescinded  - to get a Department of Defense Civilian Retiree ID Card or other access credentials, Air Force Personnel Center

  • Edwards Exchange keeping'Thanks' in Thanksgiving

    With a quarter of its workforce comprised of military family members, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a true example of family serving family. As such, the focus on Thanksgiving Day will be on family and shopping will have to wait until Friday. Customers will not have to wait long to start

  • DJSH sophomore chosen for Congress of Future Medical Leaders in D.C.

    Aric Springer, a Sophmore at Desert Junior Senior High School of Edwards has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Washington, DC on February 14-16, 2014.The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical

  • K-9 training

    Military Working Dog, Schmykel, held his grip as Col. Robert Hoff, 412th Mission Support Group commander, swung him in the air during a military working dog demonstration Nov. 8. Schmykel is trained not to release the bite until commanded to by his handler, Staff Sgt. Manuel Rodriguez (right), 412th

  • Major demolition of building 2650A begins

    Major demolition of Bldg. 2650A, formerly home to Edwards Environmental Management, started Nov. 12 and is expected to continue over the next few weeks. The first stages of the project included processing debris and separating materials to be recycled. Environmental Management is now located

  • School Age Program builds 3-D art project

    For the rest of November, Bldg. 3000 will be a little brighter. A display of 3-D art, "Recycling in the Land of Imagination," created by children at the School Age Program, is sitting in the lobby for visitors to enjoy. The art project depicts a medieval scene complete with a knight, princess,

  • Auto Hobby Shop is a 'DIY' facility

    The Auto Hobby Shop and Arts and Crafts center in Bldg. 2440 was built in 1996. Today, the center contains the Auto Hobby Shop, Custom Framing and Engraving. According to Sandra Davis, 412th Force Support Squadron, Community Services flight chief, the Auto Hobby Shop is a "do-it-yourself" facility

  • OSHA changes: Material Safety Data Sheets going away

    Safety data sheets are coming! Coming to replace Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and improve unit understanding of the hazards associated with chemicals in the workplace.If you currently work in a workplace that uses hazardous chemicals governed by a Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Program, there

  • Operation Homefront and Lockheed Martin spread holiday cheer

    Operation Homefront partnered with Lockheed Martin and the Edwards AFB First Sergeants Council to bring Thanksgiving gifts to Airmen in need Nov. 7. Each family received a bag of non-perishable food items and a gift card to the Commissary to purchase perishable items, like a turkey or ham, for their

  • Ring in the holidays with toys kids want at Exchange savings

    Ring in holiday cheer by shopping for the season's hottest toys at cool Army & Air Force Exchange Service savings with this year's in-store and online toy selections. The "Special Delivery: Exchange Toys" shopping guide is available for pick up at nearby Exchanges featuring assorted coupons to