Edwards AFB News

  • Maj. Keithley is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week

    Name: Chris KeithleyRank: MajorDuty Title: 411th Flight Test Squadron assistant director of operationsHometown: Denver, Colo.When did you join the Air Force? 1996Why did you join the Air Force? For the opportunity to have once-in-a-lifetime experiences.What do you like most about your job? Making

  • Major demolition of building 2650A begins

    Major demolition of Bldg. 2650A, formerly home to Edwards Environmental Management, started Nov. 12 and is expected to continue over the next few weeks. The first stages of the project included processing debris and separating materials to be recycled. Environmental Management is now located

  • Major wins AFMC nomination to AFA's Schilling award

    An Edwards officer was recently nominated to represent Air Force Materiel Command for this year's Air Force Association David Schilling Award. Maj. Gary Eilers, 445th Flight Test Squadron assistant director of Operations, received the David Schilling nomination for his outstanding contribution to

  • Major wins major bucks on 'Price Is Right'

    After spending more than three years here at Edwards, Idaho native Maj. Kevin Van Stone had visited the local theme parks, went to the beaches and saw a lot of what Southern California has to offer. But, with Hollywood just down the road, he still had never seen a celebrity in person.On May 7 this

  • Majority leader McCarthy visits Edwards AFB

    Congressman Kevin McCarthy visited Edwards AFB Aug. 5 and received mission updates on 412th Test Wing programs such as F-35 and KC-46. He also visited Ridley Mission Control. McCarthy serves California's 23rd district and is currently the majority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was

  • Majority Whip McCarthy tours Edwards

    Congressman and Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy paid a visit here Sept. 4.McCarthy began the day with an AFTC mission brief given by Brig. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., AFTC commander. Bunch described Air Force Materiel Command's 5-Center realignment and the increased importance of Edwards AFB's role as

  • Make your Valentine swoon with flowers from the Express

    Love is in the air this Valentine's Day on Edwards AFB, where shoppers can pick up fresh flowers, including roses, starting Feb. 11 at the Exchange Express.A wide variety of arrangements will be available, ranging from single roses to dozen-rose bouquets."The Exchange loves to make any gift-giving

  • Makerspace allows Airmen to accelerate change

    "A makerspace is a place in which Airmen, military or civilian, with shared mindsets, especially in computing or technology, can gather to work on projects while sharing skills and knowledge,” said Britney Reed, 412th Test Wing Plans and Operations, Continuous Process Improvement Manager.