Edwards AFB News

  • 445th FLTS commander leads by example

    In the Air Force, there's a saying: Lead by example. For one squadron commander, he took that saying literally.As of January 2013, Lt. Col. Chris Spinelli became the first commander for the 445th Flight Test Squadron to become dual-qualified in the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the KC-135

  • 412th TW announces annual award winners

    The 412th Test Wing hosted its annual awards banquet at Club Muroc Feb. 8 where accolades and hardware were handed out to 12 top performing individuals and one team. Congratulations to all awardees for setting the standard!  Team of the YearF-22 Flight Sciences Test TeamAirman of the YearSenior

  • UnitedHealthcare transition, referrals

    Beginning April 1, UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans will become the West Region Managed Care Support contractor. As part of the transition, referrals written prior to April 1 will expire May 31, 2013.. The 412th Medical Group urges patients to proactively book appointments to prevent delays in

  • New pharmacy copays in effect

    The Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act requires TRICARE to increase copays on brand name and non-formulary medications filled outside of military hospitals and clinics. This increase is effective immediately and does not apply to generic medications. Copays vary based on the class

  • Sippy cups and your child's teeth

    As soon as teeth appear in the mouth, decay can occur. One of the risk factors for early childhood caries (sometimes called baby bottle tooth decay or nursing mouth syndrome) is frequent and prolonged exposure of a baby's teeth to liquids, such as fruit juice, milk or formula, which all contain

  • Caring for People Forum - Let your voice be heard

    Have you and a co-worker, peer or colleague talked about an issue or problem that affects the Edwards Community and all you wanted to do was get it fixed or talk to the senior leadership about it? Then you might be just the person to attend the Caring for People Forum, a means for leaders to receive

  • Sequestration would impact AFMC mission

    Air Force Materiel Command will be forced to implement spending reductions that will have substantial impact on its mission if sequestration takes effect March 1. These reductions along with other Air Force-wide cuts will ultimately harm overall Air Force operations and readiness, Air Force

  • Desert High School announces 2013 science fair results

    More than 24 subject-matter experts from Edwards and the surrounding areas judged more than 150 science projects over a four-day period from Jan. 30 through Feb. 2. The science projects were developed by Desert High School students in 10 different categories and 33 ribbons were awarded for

  • AFTC/CC nominated for second star

    Team Edwards gathered at Club Muroc's Alliance Ballroom Feb. 1 to celebrate the nomination of Brig. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Air Force Test Center commander, for promotion to major general. The announcement was released Jan. 21. Throughout the evening, members from the community congratulated General