Edwards AFB News

  • Living on-base or off, Air Force highly recommends renters insurance

    Airmen and their families leasing or renting housing on or off the installation need to be aware of the importance of renters insurance. Unforeseen fires, floods, theft or accidents can occur in anyone’s residence and Airmen need to understand the importance of protecting their families from

  • Living without a net

    This summer, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus will be at a number of locations around the Los Angeles area. The circus has been a part of American tradition for over 137 years. Circus attractions can include extraordinary animal performances, captivating clown escapades and daring

  • Local 5th graders see the Raptor up-close

    In partnership with STARBASE, the 411th Flight Test Squadron hosted 35 students for an opportunity of a lifetime. They were to experience a flight simulator followed by a tour of the F-22 Raptor, the most advanced and sophisticated fighter jet in the world.

  • Local AFSA chapter wins big

    Edwards AFB’s Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1328 dominated the competition at the AFSA Division 6 Convention held in Las Vegas April 2-4. As 1 of 21 chapters within the division, eight award nominations were submitted with five total wins.   AFSA was formed in 1961 to advocate improved

  • Local air traffic controller recognized for innovative excellence

    A Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controller on Edwards was recently honored with the FAA's Southwestern Regional Office's Award for Innovation Excellence.Blake Eden was presented with a plaque at the FAA's AWP Western-Pacific Region 2015 Regional Administrator's awards ceremony Oct. 7

  • Local Airman takes first in Air Force Marathon

    “The brutal honesty of the sport intrigues me. You have to work hard or you’re not going to get better.”These were the words of the winner of the Air Force Marathon held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, on Sept. 16.Maj. Bryan Kelly, a test pilot with the 419th Flight Test Squadron, took

  • Local area Airman named 2014 Dickies American Hero Of The Year

    Global workwear maker Dickies and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service announced the 2014 Dickies American Hero of the Year, Air Force Senior Airman Veronica Lemus. A mother of seven children, Lemus' 12-year career spans humanitarianism, volunteerism and an unmatched work-life balance. On Saturday,

  • Local artist revisits lost artwork after more than two decades

    Shortly after a 23-year-old comic book-style mural was discovered during renovation in Dorm 2424, the artist was found to be living in the local Antelope Valley area. The artist, Gregory Wilson, was notified by a friend about the story of the art discovery, which was posted to the Edwards AFB

  • Local aviation legends, supporters flock together for Gathering of Eagles

    The Flight Test Historical Foundation honored U-2 and SR-71 pilots during the annual Gathering of Eagles dinner at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds Oct. 24. This year's theme was commemorating the 60th anniversary of the first flight of the U-2 and the 25th anniversary of the SR-71 Smithsonian Speed