Edwards AFB News

  • 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

  • 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