Edwards AFB News

  • Final push for CFC

    To the Men and Women of Team Edwards,This week marks the last push for the 2012 Combined Federal Campaign. Team Edwards has currently raised over $220,000 for charities, pledging financial support for causes across the globe, and right here at home. As we enter the last week of this campaign, I ask

  • Final self defense class May 31

    Staff Sgt. Cameron Cochran, 412th Security Forces Squadron, gets thrown down by 2nd Lt. Michael Vetri, 412th Communications Squadron, who was demonstrating a take down technique during the Sexual Assault Awareness Month self defense class in front of the Oasis Community Center May15. Vetri is

  • Financial management services to transform soon

    The 95th Comptroller Squadron started revamping its processes recently as it began incorporation initiatives from the Air Force Financial Management Transformation plan. According to the squadron's leadership the transition may be the single greatest change in the organizations 60-year history. "We,

  • Financial reimbursement for occupational, professional credentialing

    Edwards's civilian employees are eligible to receive financial reimbursement for the costs associated with mandatory and occupationally required professional credentials. Primary consideration will be given to those individuals with a mandatory requirement for a license/certification.Payment will be

  • Find your 'happy place' in yoga

    Melissa Hoffmann, a configuration manager at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, first started doing yoga after high school. When her instructor needed a substitute teacher, Hoffmann loved yoga so much she took the classes to be certified as an instructor and eventually took over the class.

  • Fire chief to retire after 45 years of commitment, service

    In an instant, the thousand or so gallons of JP-4 jet fuel went up in flames in what appeared to be a horrible accident and uncontrollable inferno. The few onlookers near the scene approached the flames, moving closer to a potentially deadly situation when many others would instinctively flee. Armed

  • Fire Department teaches fire prevention to Branch Elementary students

    The Edwards AFB Fire Department celebrated Fire Prevention Week at Branch Elementary School Oct. 7. Throughout the day, classes were invited to tour the fire safety trailer, which simulates fire hazards in the home and teaches them how to respond in the event of a house fire. The trailer also

  • Fire department: Practice heating safety

    Now that cold weather is upon Edwards, the use of portable heaters is becoming more prevalent in both the work place and in our homes. Along with this increased use comes an increased risk from fire. Statistics compiled by the National Fire Protection Association indicate that during winter months,

  • Fire dispatcher supervisor exemplifies service before self

    Melissa Young has worked for the Fire Department at Edwards Air Force Base and Operating Location Plant 42 since 2017. She draws on her family’s commitment to community service and legacy of fighting fires and emergencies throughout generations.