Edwards AFB News

  • Network of ranges instrumental to flight test

    Each and every day, the Edwards community works to develop and test the war-winning capabilities of the future. It's an important role that requires a great deal of support from the 412th Range Squadron, as well as additional backing from a group of ranges located throughout the southwestern United

  • Share the Love: Send Valentines to Veterans

    Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can show their appreciation to military service members who came before them by sending free valentines through the Edwards Air Force Base Exchange now through Feb. 8. Now in its third year, "Valentines for Veterans" is an annual Exchange campaign to send

  • Deadline for 2013 Scholarships for Military Children fast approaching

    In today's economy, it's hard to find the money for what many could consider the luxury of a higher education. Getting a scholarship to help pay for your investment can really help. That's why the Defense Commissary Agency wants to remind you that the Feb. 22 deadline for students to apply for this

  • Base residents play biggest role in protecting pets from predators

    Base residents reported that a family pet - a small dog - was attacked by a coyote and taken from the back yard of a home in base housing Jan. 20.It is the first reported attack by a predator on a family pet in more than a year, biologists say, but it is also a demonstration of the stark reality

  • 412th TW announces 2012 annual award nominees

    The 412th Test Wing will announce its annual award winners during a ceremony at Club Muroc on Feb. 8.The following are the 412th TW Annual Award nominees for 2012: Airman of the YearSenior Airman Jennifer Andrade - 412th Medical Operations SquadronSrA John Duncan - 412th Communications Squadron SrA 

  • Eight Airmen receive nonjudicial punishment in fourth quarter of 2012

    A nonjudicial punishment, or Article 15, is a tool that provides commanders with an essential and swift means of maintaining good order and discipline. It also promotes behavior changes in service members without the stigma of a court-martial conviction.The following Article 15s were processed at

  • Edwards ATC tower offers new 'way out' for controllers

    For Edwards air traffic controllers who work in the ATC tower, the base will now be offering a new way out for these overseers of our airspace, but not in terms of their career field, more like a way out of emergency situations.As of Jan. 31, the Edwards ATC tower was equipped with a high rise

  • 2013 Civilian Pay Tax Information

    Recently expired legislation affecting Social Security and Federal taxes has prompted several inquiries as to what impact these changes will have to civilian employee paychecks. Below is a brief description of what has changed and what is expected to occur over the next few pay periods.1. Social

  • Owners bringing pets into Germany will pay new fee starting Feb. 1

    Members of the U.S. forces community who bring their pets along when they arrive in Germany for assignment will be charged a fee by German authorities beginning Feb. 1.The fee will be charged during arrivals at Ramstein Air Base and Frankfurt International Airport.At Ramstein an examination fee of

  • Message to F-35 ITF: "Your work is critically important"

    Team Edwards welcomed Air Force Lt. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan to the F-35 Integrated Test Force Jan. 22 for the first time since he assumed the role of program executive officer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office in December.The F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office is the Department