Edwards AFB News

  • Fourth Annual Rat Race challenges Team Edwards

    About 200 Team Edwards members braved the morning air May 20 and took on the challenge of competing in the Fourth Annual Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 Rat Race, which organizers call the highest and most daunting course at Edwards.The 5K fun run tested the runners' strength and

  • Fourth of July; a time for fireworks, safety

    The Fourth of July is a wonderful time when family and friends gather to enjoy barbecues, picnics and fireworks displays. It is also, unfortunately, a time when many people can be injured and property destroyed by the same fireworks that make this holiday so festive.In California, only the "Safe and

  • Fourth quarter winners for '13 announced

    Team Edwards honored its 2013 4th Quarter Award winners Feb. 12 with a ceremony in the base theater. Congratulations to all!Airman of the QuarterSenior Airman Jasmine Kennedy416th Flight Test SquadronNCO of the QuarterTech. Sgt. Sedric Whitaker412th Medical Operations SquadronSNCO of the

  • Free Child Safety Seat Inspection set for May 25

    The Air Force Flight Test Center Ground Safety Office will host a child safety seat Inspection, sponsored by the California Highway Patrol, May 25. The inspection will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chapel 2 Parking Lot, next to the Edwards Child Development Center on Fitz-Gerald

  • Free concert improves spiritual wellness

    The Edwards Chapel is hosting a free concert at the Chapel Two annex here April 19 at 6 p.m. The free event, which begins with a potluck dinner at 4:30 p.m., is intended to promote basewide spiritual wellness and morale. Julie Nevel, an independent Christian singer based in Harrisburg, Pa., will be

  • Free Concert to Feature Gabriel and Underwood

    Col. Arnald D. Gabriel, Conductor Emeritus of the Air Force Band, will guest conduct the Los Angeles Pierce Symphonic Winds in a free outdoor concert in Woodland Hills on August 2, that will also feature saxophone soloist Dale Underwood, retired Master Chief Musician, Navy Band. The repertoire will

  • Free Dodgers vs. Rockies tickets for May 30 available beginning Tuesday

    The Los Angeles Dodgers invite you and your families to come out to the ballgame May 30 for a special Memorial Day game vs. the Colorado Rockies. The Dodgers will provide fireworks post game and the evening includes Dodger Dog Night where all hotdogs are $1 throughout the game. One thousand free

  • Free golf clinics with LPGA tour player

    Ladies Professional Golf Association tour player Stephanie Louden is sharing her expertise today, July 24 through Sunday, July 26 at the Muroc Lake Golf Course. The free golf clinics offer  Edwards community members the chance to learn about the game and improve their swing.Louden played her first

  • Free MATLAB seminar March 25

    MathWorks is sponsoring a free MATLAB seminar open to all base personnel March 25. A morning and afternoon session will be presented in the classrooms at Oasis Community Center. The seminar is intended for all engineers and data analysts interested in learning more about the capabilities of

  • Free online course prepares public for dealing with active shooter crises

    The Department of Homeland Security announces the availability of a new Independent Study Course titled: Active Shooter, What You Can Do IS-907, a no-cost training course developed to provide the public with guidance on how to prepare for and respond to active shooter crisis situations.An active