Edwards AFB News

  • Military dog handler, K-9 form stronger bond for deployment

    A military working dog handler with the 95th Security Forces Squadron here along with his K-9 companion are about to grow an even stronger bond as they both prepare for deployment. Tech. Sgt. John Ricci and his K-9, Eddy, are trained to detect narcotics and explosives at Edwards. Servicemembers like

  • Military families get free access to caregiver network

    Military families now have free access to an online network of quality caregivers who can assist with everything from babysitting to dog walking. Sittercity is the nation's largest online source for local babysitters, nannies, elder care providers, dog walkers, housekeepers and tutors, and contains

  • Military officials monitor swine flu

    Defense Department officials are monitoring the swine flu situation closely, with their primary focus on protecting the military population, a senior Pentagon official said April 27. As officials with the Department of Health and Human Services lead the U.S. effort, the military is posturing itself

  • Military Retiree Appreciation Day slated for May 19

    Edwards Air Force Base’s 2018 Military Retiree Appreciation Day will be May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hanger 1210. Parking will be available at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School located at 220 Wolfe Ave., Edwards, CA, 93524. All local military retirees and spouses are invited to attend. The

  • Military retirees, come on down May 3

    Edwards AFB will hold its 2014 Military Retiree Appreciation Day May 3. The event will be held at the Oasis Community Center in Bldg. 2500 at 205 West Popson Ave., Edwards AFB, Calif., 93524. Retiree Appreciation Day will be from 8 a.m. to noon. All military retirees and their spouses, along with

  • Military Saves encourages financial responsibility

    The Edwards community participated in an Air Force-wide effort to encourage financial responsibility the week of Feb. 25 - 28, known as Military Saves Week. The event is a collaborative effort between the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, the Armed Forces Bank and Edwards Federal Credit Union.

  • Military Saves Week 2016 - Meet the challenge in 3 steps

    Military Saves Week 2016 is fast approaching! Every year, military installations and organizations around the world join forces to motivate, support, and encourage servicemembers and military families to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth through a week of financial focus and education."I'm a

  • Military Saves Week begins Feb. 25

    Military Saves Week is Feb 25-March 1.Take the Pledge: https://militarysaves.org/for-savers/savings-tools-and-resources/take-the-pledge. Volunteers can pledge to save for retirement, college fund, PCS or a vacation.Classes will be held at Edwards during Military Saves Week with food being provided

  • Military Saves Week Feb. 23 - 27

    Military Saves Week will run from Feb. 23 through 27. This is a yearly, nationwide DOD initiative to reach out to military communities and help all return back to a culture of savings. That is done by saving money, reducing debt and building wealth over time. Edwards is fortunate to have a certified