Edwards AFB News

  • The Visual History of Edwards: AFFTC Heritage Wall

    Located in the Air Force Flight Test Center History Office, the heritage wall is a one-of-a-kind representation of history and heritage, becoming an Edwards landmark since its completion in 1981. Social Actions Officer Maj. Ramon "Sandy" Sandoval constructed the wall of original artifacts  from the

  • Senior Airman Misty Flores is Warrior of the Week

    Name: Misty D. FloresRank: Senior Airman Duty Title: General Law paralegalUnit: Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, General LawHometown: Middlesboro, Ky.When did you join the Air Force? December 2007Why did you join the Air Force?I joined the Air Force because I wanted to be someone that my younger

  • 95th Air Base Wing wins Air Force Outstanding Unit award

    The 95th Air Base Wing team recently captured the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for its many accomplishments between May 2009 and April 2011.The Air Force recognized the wing for exemplary accomplishments while serving as the host wing at the Air Force's second largest installation. Responsible

  • Reindeer Run raises money for Desert Junior and Senior High sports

    Nearly 200 runners of all ages enjoyed cool temperatures and sunny skies for the 3rd Annual Reindeer 5K Race and Fun Run Dec. 7. The event raised nearly $2,000 to support the self-funded sports programs at Desert Junior and Senior High School. The race was sponsored by the Edwards Officers Spouses

  • AFMC Commander's Log -- Happy Holidays!

    AFMC Warriors,As the holidays draw near and the year winds down, we have an opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months and think ahead about what's to come. My first thought as I review 2011 is a resounding "thank you" to our team of more than 85,000 hardworking Airmen--military and civilian--for

  • This month in Edwards history: January 2012

    January 12, 1936 - A delegation of officers from Headquarters, Pacific Coast Air Force, inspected the Muroc Field Bombing and Gunnery Range. At that time, the housing facilities consisted of tents for up to 65 men and a permanent kitchen building. The bombing range west of the lake bed included

  • Disney stars read, chat, sign autographs during visit to Children's Library

    More than 100 children and their parents filled the Desert Mall corridor in front of the Children's Library as Disney stars Doug and Chris Brochu read aloud, signed autographs, and talked with the group for about two hours Dec. 16 .The pair read aloud from the book "Max and Indie Come Home" by Kerry

  • Golden West Winds spread holiday cheer for all to hear

    The Golden West Winds, resident woodwind quintet of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West, Travis AFB, Calif. visited Edwards for a day of holiday caroling, Dec. 14The group visited the Air Force Research Laboratory for its first concert of the day before traveling to stops on main base

  • Team Edwards flies by CFC goal

    Final donations for this year's Combined Federal Campaign were turned in Dec. 16, far exceeding this season's goal. Team Edwards raised $500,927.36. The goal this year was $413,000. This was the most money raised by Edwards since the Greater Los Angeles CFC began tracking in 1999. The base also had

  • Schedule change: Closures to Club Muroc Facilities

    The Club Muroc Ballroom, Pancho's and Runway serving area facilities will be closed from January 3 through April 15 for renovations. The dining room will remain open for lunch and dinner, and Fogleman's Lounge will operate as usual. The club will be unable to accommodate large special functions