Edwards AFB News

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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