Edwards AFB News

  • Military Spouses Residency Relief Act

    Under current federal law, a servicemember stationed in one state, who maintains residency in a different state, cannot be taxed on military income earned in the state where he or she is stationed. However, they can still be taxed by the state for non-military income earned in that state. A new law

  • MILITARY STAR® Card strengthens troops' return on investment

    The convenience and use of bank-issued debit and credit cards at Exchanges cost the military community dearly last year. In fact, Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers who swiped a bank-issued card this year have ended up generating more than $62 million in fees. "A dual mission to provide

  • Military Working Dog sniffs out three awards

    Staff Sgt. Kathryn Goldman and her working dog Rolf from the 412th Security Forces Squadron took home three first place trophies from the Western State Police Canine Association Trial. The two-day competition was held May 16-17 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. The competition brought working dogs

  • Military Working Dogs, handlers conduct joint training at NTC

    Military working dogs and their handlers conducted crucial helicopter training at the National Training Center on Fort Irwin, California, Dec. 11. Teams from Edwards Air Force Base, Marine Corps Logistics Base-Barstow, Fort Irwin and Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, descended upon the NTC aboard a

  • Minors confess to causing $22,000 in damage during vandalism spree

    After weeks of investigative work, two minors confessed June 8 to committing vandalism at Desert High School and nearby school district maintenance buildings. From the end of April through mid-May, just under $22,000 in damage to school district property was caused by individuals living on base. The

  • Minors punished for on-base misconduct

    At a recent meeting of the Juvenile Intervention Council, 10 juveniles were reprimanded for misconduct on base. The offenses included shoplifting from the Base Exchange, indecent exposure, speeding, assault, provisional drivers license violation and possession of alcohol by a minor. Punishments

  • Miss Antelope Valley, DHS grad, aims to inspire young people

    Desert Jr.-Sr. High School Class of 2014 graduate, Emily Booth, hopes to use her platform as Miss Antelope Valley to encourage children to follow their dreams. Booth participated in her first pageant when she was 11 years old, and after three years, she finally won the title Junior Miss California

  • Mission complete: Team Edwards' Airman' s Attic re-opens

    After more than two years of work, members of the Edwards community came together to celebrate an improved Airman's Attic Nov. 22. Sporting brand new carpet and a cleaner more organized space, the attic re-opened its doors just in time for the holidays.The new carpet was a gift to Edwards