July 24, 2013 Robots take over base library School's out for the summer but the learning hasn't stopped. The Edwards AFB Library is keeping kids busy with its fourth annual Department of Defense sponsored summer reading program. The program includes a special one-hour presentation on Friday mornings that is open to all ages. The July 19 event
July 22, 2013 Exchange adds splash of color to Fourth Annual "Cutest Kiddo" Contest Youngsters competing to be the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's "Cutest Kiddo" will have the opportunity to flex some artistic muscle this year.Through Aug. 9, Exchange patrons worldwide may post photographs of their children holding a completed coloring page to the Exchange Facebook page for the
July 18, 2013 Bunch thanks Team Edwards for hard work, patience At a commander's call July 16, Maj. Gen. Arnold Bunch, Air Force Test Center commander, expressed a great deal of gratitude for the members of the 412th Test Wing. This was for both their excellence in service and in their patience with current and upcoming budget impacts.Bunch recognized several
July 17, 2013 New commander for 412th CS Lt. Col. Christopher Budde (center) is congratulated by Col. Robert Hoff, 412th Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony for the 412th Communications Squadron July 17 at Club Muroc. Budde assumed command of the squadron from Lt. Col. Keith Repik (far right). Budde comes
July 17, 2013 Exchange celebrates 118 years of service with deals at Burger King, Express The Army & Air Force Exchange Service celebrates a past, present and future of savings and service on July 25, the organization's 118th anniversary.In recognition of this historic milestone, the Exchange is offering two fantastic dining deals for authorized patrons to enjoy.First, Express locations
July 16, 2013 Edwards AFB partners with DU, D14 to improve Piute Ponds Edwards AFB held a dedication ceremony at Piute Ponds July 12 to commemorate the partnership that helped develop parts of the area for recreation during a 2012 improvement project. Edwards Environmental Management along with Ducks Unlimited and District 14 in Lancaster, Calif., joined forces to
July 16, 2013 418th FLTS stands up detachment in support of KC-46 In light of Boeing's recent announcement they have begun assembly of the first KC-46 wing spar for the Air Force tanker program, Air Force Materiel Command officially stood-up the 418th Flight Test Squadron, Detachment 1, during an activation ceremony July 11 in Seattle, Wash. "The detachment was
July 16, 2013 Annual duck blind drawing slated Aug. 10 Waterfowl hunters can participate in the annual duck blind drawing scheduled Aug. 10, at the Rod and Gun Activity, Bldg. 210. Base hunting permits may be submitted to drawing officials from 9 a.m. until the actual drawing begins, which will be at approximately 10 a.m.Duck blind reservations are
July 16, 2013 Edwards AFB's Piute Ponds feature wide variety of birds, wildlife Amid the high desert landscape that encompasses Edwards is a green oasis that provides a place for wildlife and exotic birds to flourish in peace.Covering up to 600 acres on the base's southwest corner is Piute Ponds. The freshwater marsh is comprised of channels, dikes and evaporation ponds with
July 12, 2013 Beat the heat with Summer of Savings at Exchange restaurants As temperatures heat up this summer, the discounts inside direct operated Army and Air Force Exchange Service restaurants are getting cooler for Military Star Card holders.From July 5 to Sept. 21, every food or drink order made with a Military Star Card will be discounted by 20 percent - a full 79