Edwards AFB News

  • Support troops with Exchange gift cards

    It's not the gift, but the thought that counts. This year the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering any American the opportunity to get them both right by purchasing an Exchange gift card for any servicemember with just a few clicks."Gift cards give Soldiers and Airmen the choice to buy the

  • Health fair Oct. 17

    The 412th Medical Group "Desert Medic" Health Fair will be held Oct. 17.The fair will be located at the Main Clinic in Bldg. 5525 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The Desert Medic Health Fair will offer free health information on a variety of health topics including high cholesterol, back pain relief, weight

  • Exchange honors military retirees

    Edwards Top 3 hosted a card signing for local veterans during the "Still Serving" event at the Base Exchange Oct. 9. It was one in a series of events happening through Oct.10 to honor military retirees. Throughout the week, the Exchange is hosting giveaways and demonstrations from the Edwards Air

  • Edwards ready to 'lead by deed' during CFC

    With this year's Combined Federal Campaign underway as of Oct. 8, Team Edwards leadership showed their support by filling out their pledge forms to kick off the annual event.This year's monetary goal for Edwards is $375,000 with the theme being, "Lead by Deed, Donate Today.""Although last year's

  • Life scout gives TLC to AFFT Museum T-38

    Jacob Huck, a 10th grade student at Desert Junior Senior High School, is a Life Scout working his way towards Eagle Scout. To reach his goal, Huck is required to achieve a series of merit badges and complete an Eagle Scout project that demonstrates leadership. He chose to lead a group of volunteers

  • 'Fall Back' Nov. 3

    It's that time of year to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday Nov. 3. When you adjust your clocks to "fall back" an hour at 2 a.m., those civilians who are scheduled to work will gain one hour of work. Those employees must be compensated by either overtime, comp time or credit hour (if on a

  • AFMC officials share civilian pay update after shutdown

    Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command Financial Management officials outlined Oct. 8 the pay and entitlement discrepancies civilian employees should anticipate on upcoming paychecks due to the recent government shutdown.The following listing distinguishes civilian categories and what employees

  • Wounded warrior to speak at Wingman Day Nov. 4

    As part of the events to be held on Wingman Day Nov. 4, Norberto "Norbie" Lara from the Wounded Warrior Project will speak about resiliency and life challenges at the Base Theater from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.  Lara represents Warriors Speak, a Wounded Warrior Project program. Warriors Speak is a group of

  • Soaring Academy supports wounded service members

    The Southern California Soaring Academy, located at Crystal Airport in the Antelope Valley, is open to the public four days a week, Friday through Monday. On the days when the academy is closed, the non-profit organization uses their resources to encourage wounded service members and veterans

  • Edwards Commissary returns to normal hours

    Military commissaries worldwide are returning to normal operating schedules effective Oct. 7, said the director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency."This is certainly good news for our patrons and our employees," said Joseph H. Jeu. "All our stateside stores are now returning to their regular