Edwards AFB News

  • EAFB men's varsity basketball team goes undefeated

    The Edwards men's varsity basketball team once again showed why they are a force to be reckoned with during a weekend basketball tournament, Jan. 19 and 20, hosted at Twentynine Palms, Calif. The team finished with a 5-0 record, beating both varsity teams from Twentynine Palms and Nellis Air Force

  • Edwards AFB, NASA Dryden Honor Dr. Martin Luther King

    Employees of Edwards Air Force Base and NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center joined together to honor the memory of the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a memorial observance and a parade Jan. 17.Centered around the theme of "Remember! Celebrate! Act! - A Day On, Not a Day

  • Well-Baby Doctor Visits: Why They're SO Important

    You've missed your baby's scheduled well-baby doctor exam; should you be concerned? Your baby isn't sick, so it's not that important ... is it?Because babies grow so quickly, regular well-baby doctor visits help keep them happy and healthy. Wellness visits start two days after discharge from the

  • 'Moonlighters' welcome new re-designation, new aircraft, new commander

    Edwards leadership and Marines from the 4th Aircraft Marine Wing, Marine Aircraft Group 41 Detachment Alpha, and Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, known as the "Moonlighters," were all on hand to witness the re-designation of the historic HMM 764 to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764 Jan. 12

  • Air Force Sports Program releases try-out dates for 2013

    For the Air Force athlete interested in playing at a more competitive level, the Air Force Sports Program has once again listed all the available try-out dates for 2013.The AFSP is designed to allow active duty, National Guard and reserve Air Force personnel an opportunity to participate at Air

  • Safety tips for winter fires

    More fires occur during the winter months than at any other time. Fortunately, taking simple precautions can prevent most fires. Follow the safety tips below to help ensure your safety:Portable Heaters Put at least three feet of empty space between the heater and everything else Vacuum and

  • Committed to safety, mishap prevention

    Before returning to flight operations, Team Edwards welcomed the new year with the annual Back in the Saddle briefing Jan. 7, focusing on safety, teamwork and mishap prevention.After spending time with friends and families during the holiday season, Back in the Saddle has helped the Edwards

  • Community Support Coordinators focus on resiliency

    Amid a challenging fiscal and personnel climate, the Air Force recently created a Community Support Coordinator position at 71 Air Force installations to help Airmen and their families withstand, recover from and grow in the face of stressors and changing demands.The position was developed to

  • Cervical Cancer: 4 risks you don't know

    You might know that getting regular Pap tests is the number one way to protect against cervical cancer ... but are you at high risk?Cervical cancer occurs most often in women older than 30 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It used to be the leading cause of