Edwards AFB News

  • It's getting hot in here, time for fire extinguisher training

    The 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron held a mass fire extinguisher training event May 3. About 50 members attended the annual training event for the squadron with each individual given the chance to operate a fire extinguisher to douse a controlled flame put on by the Edwards Fire Department.  

  • It's great to be back

    Team Edwards, as we begin our tenure here at Edwards, Debbie and I thank you for the incredible change of command ceremony you provided.It was an inspiring venue in Hangar 1600 on Oct. 5, from the impressive display of America's airpower that you've developed and refined throughout the years; to

  • It's High Desert monsoon, thunderstorm season

    The threat of monsoon thunderstorms becomes a major concern for the 412th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight in the summer months. During this period, the wind flow in Southern California can shift to a southeast to southerly directional flow. This flow brings tropical moisture in from the

  • It's no trick the Exchange is treating shoppers with cash for Halloween

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service invites shoppers to see what lurks on the shelves in its latest contest as it gives away two $500 Exchange shopping sprees, ten $100 gift cards for the runners-up and 20 $50 gift cards for third place.The "Halloween Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes" will send Exchange

  • It's Pajama Story Time at the base library

    On Jan. 29 staff and volunteers at the base library held Pajama Story Time. Children five and under dressed in their pajamas, listened to bedtime stories, made pillows and then enjoyed a pancake breakfast.Volunteer reader, Senior Airman Anthony Bartlett, 412th Communications Squadron, read "Five

  • It's so hard to say goodbye...

    The U.S. Air Force's first C-17 Globemaster III, known as T-1, takes off Runway 22L April 23, for the final time as it departs Edwards Air Force Base to arrive at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. T-1, tail number 87-0025, had its first flight on Sept. 15, 1991, when it was delivered from

  • It's time to 'fall back'

    It's that time of year to set your clocks back one hour this Sunday Nov. 4. When you adjust your clocks to "fall back" an hour at 2 a.m., those civilians who are scheduled to work will gain one hour of work. Those employees must be compensated by either overtime, comp time or credit hour (if on a

  • It's time to review your federal health benefits

    Federal benefits open season is here. Each year we encourage all employees and retirees to review their benefits and make sure that they have plans that work best for them and their families. From today through December 14, employees and retirees can review and update their health, dental, and

  • It's turbo time! - AF Research Laboratory tests rocket engine turbopump

    For five seconds on July 12, flames lit up the night sky on the hill of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Propulsion Directorate, Detachment 7 at Edwards, as part of a new phase of Upper Stage Engine Technology program testing.The current phase of the program involves testing a turbopump - the

  • ITT offers trips, events for base personnel

    Taking advantage of the events offered through Information Tickets and Travel is not only a way to enjoy the summer, but it's also a way to battle summertime boredom. Located at the Oasis Community Center, ITT offers all base personnel discounts on tickets, tours, trips and television tapings. "ITT