Edwards AFB News

  • 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,

  • 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