Edwards AFB News

  • 412th MDG offers tips to reduce appointment line hold times

    Scheduling a medical appointment with a healthcare provider can sometimes be a frustrating task for patients. Whether its long hold times due to high call volume or the inability to get an appointment that meets the patient's needs in a timely manner, frustration can sometimes carry over to the

  • AF releases criteria for new combat medal

    Air Force officials released nomination criteria for the new Distinguished Warfare Medal Feb. 15, following defense officials' announcement of the new decoration days prior. The DWM will be awarded to honor individuals for single acts of extraordinary achievement, not involving acts of valor, that

  • February promotions

    The Team Edwards community gathered at the Base Theater to recognize and congratulate the latest enlisted promotees Feb. 28. Congratulations to all 24 Airman for taking the next step in their Air Force careers! To Master Sgt.:Justin M. Dancer, 31th Test and Evaluation SquadronHenry Gonzalez, 31th

  • Environmental Management director reflects on dynamic career

    For Bob Wood, dirt isn't a four-letter word. In fact he's shouldered the responsibility of cleaning the dirt at Edwards for as long as the base has had an organization set up for that purpose.That may sound funny to some. But those in the know are deeply aware that Edward's environmental clean-up

  • F-35 maintainers test CBRN gear

    The F-35 Integrated Test Force has progressed towards further operational capability as military members performed maintenance duties while wearing protective uniforms designed to preserve the warfighter and allow the sustainment of operations in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological or

  • Flight test museum relocates restoration facility

    Thanks to the help of numerous volunteers, the Air Force Flight Test Museum recently relocated their storage and restoration facility from Hangar 1210, located behind the United States Air Force Test Pilot School, to Hangar 1864, located near the F-22 Combined Test Facility.In less than one week,

  • Changes to TRICARE Prime Service Areas

    Prime Service Areas are geographic areas where TRICARE Prime is offered. These PSAs were created to ensure the medical readiness of the active duty force by augmenting the capability of military hospitals and clinics. Effective Oct. 1, 2013, TRICARE Prime will no longer be available to beneficiaries

  • Drivers continue to find road bumpy after answering automobile ads

    An individual or individuals claiming to be "Exchange Inc." have been placing advertisements in auto magazines and commercial newspapers, leading Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers to believe they're purchasing a vehicle through the Department of Defense retailer. "This has been a problem

  • Message to department from Secretary of Defense

    To all Department of Defense personnel,For more than a year and a half, the president, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and I have repeatedly voiced our deep concerns over the half a trillion dollars in automatic across-the-board cuts that would be imposed under sequestration and the severe damage that