Edwards AFB News

  • 'I once caught a fish THIS big!'

    About 200 children and volunteers descended upon Branch Pond Nov. 17 for a Family Fishing Derby.  Keono, 7, poses with his dad, Master Sgt. Paul Smith, 412th Maintenance Logistics Squadron.  Keono caught the largest fish that day, a carp.  Several organizations stepped up to help support the event.

  • F-35 begins integration phase of weapons testing

    The Joint Strike Fighter began the integration phase of weapons testing Oct. 26 when the F-35A Conventional Takeoff and Landing (CTOL) aircraft successfully completed the first in-flight test with an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile. It was the first time a weapon communicated with

  • Exchange recognized as top 25 Military Friendly Spouse Employer

    The Army and Air Force Exchange Service announced today that it has been designated as one of the top 25 Military Friendly Spouse Employers by Military Spouse magazine.The sixth annual list recognizes those companies which hire spouses of active duty service members and make an effort to develop

  • Desert Wind 13-02 rattles Edwards

    Five members of Team Edwards were injured following a major earthquake Nov.16 and transported to a local hospital for treatment. That was one of the scenarios for exercise Desert Wind 13-02, which took place in conjunction with the California Statewide Medical and Health Training Exercise Program.

  • Keep holiday weight off your plate

    Temps are dropping, holidays are approaching, stress levels are raising and, for many us, our weight starts increasing. In fact, the average American gains approximately two to five pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year's.Is it really a problem if a person gains one to two pounds during the

  • 412th TW Announces third quarter award winners

    Team Edwards gathered to celebrate the many accomplishments of third quarter award winners at the base theater Nov. 8, where Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander presented awards in 15 categories during the football-themed ceremony.Recognized for their outstanding performance

  • The big 4 - 0

    From left:  Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander, presents Jimmie Templeton with his 40 Years of Government Service Certificate during the test wing's third quarter award ceremony Nov. 9 as Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 412th Operations Group looks on. Templeton is the Base