Edwards AFB News

  • Edwards, 412th TW show appreciation to its civilian workforce

    With the recent reduction in mandatory furlough days from 11 to 6, the 412th Test Wing, with the help of the 412th Force Support Squadron, is about to embark on an "Edwards Gives Back" initiative to show its federal civilian workforce how much they are appreciated after undergoing a period of

  • Annual Fair opens doors for education opportunities

    More than 48 colleges and universities were in attendance during the base's annual education fair sponsored by the Edwards Education Office at Club Muroc's Alliance Ballroom Aug. 14, 2013.The education fair was open to all military, dependents, retirees and Department of Defense civilians."By

  • Exchange among the 'Best of the Best,' according to U.S. Veterans Magazine

    The Army and Air Force Exchange Service has been recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine for its part in putting those who have helped protect American freedoms back to work.The Exchange is among the organizations named to the publication's 2013 Best of the Best list, making the cut in the "Top

  • Vacancy for school board trustee

    Governing Board member Susan Platz has resigned from her seat on the Board (Office B), effective August 12, creating a vacancy on the Muroc Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees.At their Regular Board Meeting on August 14, the Board decided to fill this vacancy by making a provisional

  • Benefits of SCRA and Military Star Card don't always intersect

    The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), introduced in 1940 as the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act, was established to protect active duty service members from what might happen to their financial or legal obligations after they start military service.Decades later, the Military Star Card

  • Little Miss Edwards wins Little Miss A.V.

    On Aug. 10, Little Miss Edwards 2013, Floriani Escobar, daughter of Santos (412th Special Instrumentation) and Griselda Escobar, won the title of Little Miss Antelope Valley 2013. This is an honor and a title not had here at Edwards since 1999.Floriani so wisely exclaimed that it has been 14 years

  • Back to school tips

    School is back in session at Edwards Air Force Base beginning Aug. 19 and we want this to be an exciting year for your family! Here are some helpful tips to consider as your child makes the transition from summer to school.    Get back into a school year routine - Re-establishing bedtimes and

  • Traffic notice: Branch Elementary opens back up Aug. 19

    Branch Elementary reopens up for the fall semester Aug. 19.In order to increase student safety, parents will notice barricades positioned in the gravel parking lot to prevent the cross-flow of cars and people, and two designated lanes of traffic upon entering the parking lot off of Forbes Ave. There

  • Exchange shoppers can turn old phones into cash

    Military shoppers who have an old cell phone or two lying around gathering dust can now trade them in for credit toward a Smart Phone upgrade at the Exchange Mobile Center. A trade-in can result in instant credit toward the purchase of a new Smart Phone, accessory or even insurance for a new phone.

  • 2nd Annual Branch Pond Family Fishing Derby Aug. 31

    Mark your calendars for the 2013 Family Fishing Derby at Branch Memorial Pond. The event will be held on Aug. 31 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.Team Edwards's family members ages 2 and up are welcome to participate. All participants 16 years and older must have a valid base fishing license from Outdoor