Edwards AFB News

  • Edwards records managers go beyond the rank and file

    Every year, the 95th Communication Squadron's Knowledge Operations Section performs staff assistance visits, to assess and improve organizations' file plans. This year, nine records managers earned perfect scores for their organizations during these visits.These inspections, also known as SAVs,

  • President nominates next AFMC commander, first female Air Force 4-star

    When the leadership of Air Force Materiel Command changes later this year, the command will be led by a familiar face who will make Air Force history when she takes the reins of AFMC.On Feb. 6, President Barack Obama nominated Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger to the rank of general and as the next

  • Base rolls out red carpet for 95th Air Base Wing 2011 awards

    Edwards rolled out the red carpet for the 95th Air Base Wing 2011 Annual Awards Dinner on Jan. 27 -- themed a night at the Academy Awards -- with the spotlight fixed firmly on honoring accomplishment.The storyline for a successful 2011 was set with the many challenges the base faced, and the wing

  • Edwards walks, talks, celebrates values, life of Martin Luther King Jr.

    Team Edwards honored the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of celebratory events for both children and adults Jan. 11-12. This year's observance included a children's book reading at the Child Development Center, a celebratory walk, and culminated with a ceremony honoring the legacy of

  • 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

  • 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

  • Dec. 23 designated as Family Day

    The Friday before Christmas, Dec. 23, is designated as a Family Day. Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II, Air Force Flight Test Center commander, has authorized this day as a down day for military members. Supervisors of DOD civilians should be liberal in their approval of requests to use appropriate

  • TRICARE offers Prime option for young adults

    Military families have a new TRICARE Prime option for young adults without healthcare coverage.TRICARE Young Adult Prime gives eligible family members TRICARE Prime medical and pharmacy coverage for a $201 monthly premium. Military family members who are not married, who have "aged out" of other