Edwards AFB News

  • Leadership highlights Edwards at AV Business Outlook Conference

    Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander, talks with David McBride, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center director, at the Antelope Valley Board of Trade Business Outlook Conference Feb. 22 at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds in Lancaster, Calif. Both Brewer and McBride gave presentations

  • Prevent nests to keep nuisance birds away

    Despite the pleasures of watching birds or hearing their songs, sometimes living in close proximity with birds can be a hassle - ravens get into trash cans, a blackbird might dive bomb the family dog and house finches may start raising their young right next to a shiny new car.Birds frequent areas

  • 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