Edwards AFB News

  • Holiday shoppers and travelers advised to stay alert

    As the holidays approach, shoppers and travelers are advised to maintain a heightened state of awareness to avoid becoming a victim of criminal activity. While transiting malls, shops, airports, amusement parks, public attractions, and other large gatherings, it is recommended by safety

  • AFMC Restructures To Cut Overhead, Make Command More Efficient

    Providing greater military capabilities, improving readiness and operating effectively in the current fiscal environment is the purpose of an Air Force Materiel Command-wide restructure announced by Air Force officials today. AFMC will reduce the number of its centers from 12 to five. This will cut

  • Air Force announces civilian workforce restructuring

    Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce. In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for DOD to stop civilian growth above fiscal year 2010 levels and the need to add 5,900 positions against the Air Force's top priorities, the Air Force eliminated

  • Air Force Modernization takes B-2 to North Pole

    Taking off from Edwards Oct. 27, the B-2 Spirit travelled to the top of the world and back again on a mission to test the aircraft's hardware and software upgrades, endurance, and performance at extremely high latitudes. The 18-plus hour mission to the North Pole and back to Edwards consisted of

  • Advocates conduct domestic violence experiment on base

    When Lynn Stanley reported to work with a black eye and what appeared to be an angry handprint around her neck, she wondered what her co-workers would think.As it turned out the majority of people she ran into that day didn't say anything to her about her appearance. A few did ask however, and they

  • Team Edwards Airmen earn promotions

    Thirty-one Team Edwards Airmen received a promotion in rank during ceremonies held Oct. 31 at the base theater. Congratulations to all those who earned promotions.Promoted to Airman 1st ClassAirman Spencer T. Schwab -- 412th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronPromoted to Senior AirmanAirman 1st Class

  • Keep 'Eyes on Hands, Eyes on Path' for a safer center

    The Eyes on Hands, Eyes on Path idea is a way for people to increase their safety awareness and reduce needless suffering from preventable injuries. By paying attention to their hands and their path people can better assess risks and prevent mishaps while accomplishing their tasks, safety experts

  • Staff Sgt. Sergio Baez is the Warrior of the Week

    Warrior of the Week Staff Sergeant Sergio L. BaezB-52 Suitability Evaluator, 31st Test and Evaluation SquadronHometown: Batavia, Ill.When did you join the Air Force? March 2007Why did you join? I joined to make a difference and to prove to myself I can be a leader. Joining the Air Force has allowed

  • Rev up your downtime at the Auto Hobby Shop

    The Edwards Airman's Campus is home to a variety of services designed with Airmen in mind. One such service is the Edwards Auto Hobby Shop, where Airmen can use a little elbow grease and tend to their auto needs for half the cost of going to a repair shop in town."We repair everything and anything

  • Rosburg Fitness Center continues to see facility improvements

    From Monday to Friday each week, 1,100 to 1,200 people pass through the doors of the Rosburg Fitness Center. Some weight train, some work on their cardiovascular health and some use the basketball and racquetball courts. Whatever their need, members of Team Edwards have plenty of options to stay