Edwards AFB News

  • Civilian Restructure, Round Two

    Air Force officials announced Wednesday 4,500 additional positions for elimination as a continuation of its FY12 Civilian Workforce Restructure. This reduction builds on the realignments announced in November, including the elimination of 9,000 positions and the addition of 5,900 positions against

  • Professional Maintenance Certificate Program will hold roadshow Jan. 18

    The 412th Maintenance Group's Training Division will host a roadshow to introduce a new maintenance certification program on Jan. 18 at the Conference Center in the Galaxy Room from 10 to 11 a.m.The roadshhow will introduce attendees to the new Air Force Materiel Command certification program that

  • Special tax filing days for dorm residents -- Jan. 27-28

    The Edwards Tax Center will open its doors for Airmen's dormitory residents from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27 and from  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. These days are reserved for dorm residents who wish to file simple federal and state returns. All those who qualify and arrive during these

  • Edwards AFB Tax Center will open Jan. 30 -- appointments needed

    The Edwards AFB Tax Center will open Jan. 30 and will be taking appointments Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The center will remain open through April 13.The primary mission of the Tax Center is to provide free computerized preparation and electronic filing of federal and state income tax

  • 2nd Lt. Michelle Willett is Warrior of the Week

    Name: Michelle WillettRank: Second LieutenantDuty Title: Operations Engineer, 461st Flight Test SquadronHometown: West Islip, New YorkWhen did you join the Air Force? I was commissioned through AFROTC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in May 2010.Why did you join the Air Force? As a young child, I

  • Test Wing leaps 'Back in the Saddle' with focus on safety, teamwork, fitness

    Members of the 412th Test Wing started the new year off with a focus on safety, teamwork and fitness at the wing's annual "Back in the Saddle" event Jan. 3. Briefings highlighted the importance of working as a team, recognizing human limitations and resiliency, as well as identifying and mitigating

  • Edwards' Outdoor Recreation equipped to outfit the desert for winter fun

    From the coast to the desert, Southern California is home to diverse landscape and weather. Here at Edwards, Outdoor Recreation has everyone covered for all of it.Skiers, snowboarders, and those just looking to take advantage of the winter months can visit ODR for equipment rental and organized

  • Former WASP talks to squadron about faith, family, flying

    Former Women's Airforce Service pilot Flora Belle Reece talked about faith, family and flying  for more than an hour in front of a standing-room-only crowd in Fox Hall at a 445th Flight Test Squadron Commander's Call.Reece is an Antelope Valley resident with ties to Edwards and a unique perspective

  • AFIT will offer acquisition lifecycle course at Edwards

    A two-day course providing a snapshot overview of the acquisition lifecycle will be offered through the Air Force Institute of Technology at Edwards on Jan. 24-25.The course, SYS 281 Air Force Acquisition and Sustainment, provides a general overview of the latest in acquisition policy, processes,