Edwards AFB News

  • Know the risks of decorative contact lenses

    Halloween is all about scary: scary costumes, scary decorations, scary pumpkins; but do not let it include a scary eye infection.Each Halloween people change their natural eye color into something scary. Perfect for Halloween, right? It can be, if you follow some basic tips.

  • Know your fireworks to make this July 4th safe

    Fireworks are synonymous with our celebration of Independence Day. Yet, the thrill of fireworks can also bring pain. Two hundred people on average go the emergency room every day with firework-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday.In California only the "Safe and Sane" type

  • Know Your Numbers, Know Your Risk!

    The Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services program (CHPS) is a mobile worksite wellness program providing free health and wellness services and resources to the Federal Civilian workforce at Edwards AFB, and they have a great way for you to take charge of your health by completing the Health

  • Korean War veteran realizes dream of being a pilot

    While fighting in the Korean War, a soldier would sometimes look up in the sky and admire the planes flying over head. He would go off into a dream about what it would be like to be a pilot. Richard McKenzie has been researching planes since then and always had intentions to get into the

  • KUDOS provides kids insight into deployment

    Edwards hosted for the first time Kids Understanding Deployment Operations -- or Operation KUDOS -- at Camp Corum and the Oasis Community Center Saturday.Operation KUDOS gave Edwards kids, ages five to 18, an opportunity to play the role of their military parents for the day. The project was

  • L.A. band Melotia rocks the flightline

    The roar of jet engines and the sound of planes screeching across the sky took a back seat to the music of Melotia Feb. 23.The Los Angeles-based hard rock band came out to Edwards to film a music video for their new single "We are the Chosen"."The song is about the military and going to war," said

  • L.A. County Air Show, Inc., Edwards AFB announce air show update

    As announced last October, the Los Angeles County Air Show, Inc. Board of Directors and senior leadership at Edwards Air Force Base continue to work toward solidifying a formal multi-year partnership to conduct air shows within “Aerospace Valley.” This unique partnership paves the way to resume air

  • LAAFB to host Pacific West Military Basketball League

    Los Angeles Air Force Base along with JNJ Hoops will sponsor a basketball tournament for the Pacific West Military Basketball League at the Los Angeles Air Force Base Fitness Center Dec. 12 and 13. Men and women teams from Edwards, Travis, Vandenberg  and Los Angeles Air Force Bases as well as 29

  • Lakebed creature re-surfaces in time for Halloween

    Many at Edwards can remember a time when the sunny skies of the High Desert would turn dark with rain. The Rosamond Dry Lakebed would fill with water, and legend has it, that the waters have been inhabited by powerful sea creatures. Some have reported shark sightings; others have claimed to witness