Edwards AFB News

  • Global Vigilance CTF welcomes new director

    The Global Vigilance Combined Test Force welcomed a new director June 5.Lt. Col. Cory Naddy is joining the GVCTF from the 418th Flight Test Squadron Global Reach CTF where he served as director of operations. In his new role, Naddy will take over the responsibilities of outgoing director Lt. Col.

  • Gold Star families recognized here

    On May 15, the Air Force introduced a service-wide Gold Star Base Access ID program pledging long-term base access cards to the immediate families of our fallen Airmen. The ID cards are designed to make it easier to access Edwards Air Force Base and its support services and attend ceremonies and

  • Golden Knights, Tora, Tora, Tora to headline Open House and Air Show

    "Flight Test Nation", the new moniker attached to Edwards Air Force Base Open house will be "chock a block" full of performers for a day's worth of free, thrilling, family entertainment. Headlining the day's events are two performances worthy of special notice. Those performers are the world famous

  • Golden West Winds spread holiday cheer for all to hear

    The Golden West Winds, resident woodwind quintet of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West, Travis AFB, Calif. visited Edwards for a day of holiday caroling, Dec. 14The group visited the Air Force Research Laboratory for its first concert of the day before traveling to stops on main base

  • Golf camp gets kids back into the 'swing' of things

    Every summer at Edwards, Muroc Lake Golf Course attempts to solve the proverbial question of what kids can do during their summer break by giving children ages five to 17 the opportunity to either learn or improve their golf game during their annual summer golf camp.This year's three-day camp, held

  • Golf camp offers 'hole' lot of fun

    Children ages five to 17 gathered July 21 on the putting green at Muroc Lake Golf Course for the annual summer golf camp. The week-long camp covers all aspects of golf, the rules of the game, etiquette, putting, chipping, iron play and wood play. "I personally take enjoyment in teaching somebody

  • Golf pro Aronsson swings by Muroc Lake Golf Course

    Professional golfer Molly Aronsson swung by Muroc Lake Golf Course and conducted some one-on-one lessons Aug. 24-25. Aronsson plays on the Symetra Tour, which is the official developmental tour for the Ladies Professional Golf Association. She played college golf at the University of Washington.

  • Golf tournament raises funds for 65th Air Force Ball

    Seventy-two golfers participated in a tournament Aug. 30 at Muroc Lake Golf Course to raise money for the 65th Air Force Ball. Funds raised from the tournament will help offset costs of the event, scheduled for Sept. 21.Although there have been additional fundraising events for the Air Force Ball

  • Good grades pay off at Edwards BX

    According to the Military Child Education Coalition, an estimated 80 percent of military connected children are forced to move between 6-9 times as they complete their K-12 education and, along with geographical moves, comes changes in educational settings and curriculums.With these unique