Edwards AFB News

  • Fitness expert Horton turns up heat at Edwards workouts

    Edwards Airmen, civlians and spouses were "treated" to two grueling workout sessions Aug. 23 conducted by fitness expert and health food promoter Tony Horton.Horton is the creator of P90X, a popular intense home workout regimen.That intensity carried over to the Fitness Center Multipurpose field at

  • Fitness guru to give Team Edwards workout

    Tony Horton, the creator of a popular home fitness program is scheduled to visit the base to train with Edwards personnel Aug. 23. The highly-esteemed personal trainer and creator of P90X will be conducting fitness classes for anyone who wishes to attend. "Our men and women in uniform play a special

  • Five Airmen receive Article 15 non-judicial punishment during second quarter

    Commanders imposed punishment on five Airmen under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice at Edwards during the second quarter of 2011.Nonjudicial punishment is a tool that provides commanders with an essential and swift means of maintaining good order and discipline. It also promotes

  • 'Five For Fighting' to headline Edwards Air Force Ball

    The modern rock band "Five For Fighting" is scheduled to perform during the Edwards Air Force Ball on Sept. 21. The band is known for the songs "Superman," "Hundred Years" and "Riddle."Edwards Air Force Ball will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Air Force. The theme for the event is "Zero to

  • Five ways you can prevent deadly skin cancer

    Yes, it's true--skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.That means more people get skin cancer than breast cancer, lung cancer and colon cancer. And while not all forms of skin cancer are deadly, they can disfigure your skin and cause much discomfort.Melanoma: Watch out for it!Melanoma is

  • Flight Test Center turns 60, celebrates its pivotal role in aviation history

    It's been said that if you want to see what the Air Force will look like tomorrow, look at the ramp at Edwards Air Force Base today. The Air Force Flight Test Center celebrated its 60th anniversary Oct. 14, still pushing the boundaries of flight through ingenuity and innovation.Established in 1951,

  • Flight Test Historical Foundation breaks ground on future museum

    For test aircraft enthusiasts, students, and those who are just curious, gaining access to the current Air Force Flight Test Museum sometimes means signing up several months in advance for a tour. After last week’s official ground breaking on the new flight test museum to be located outside the