Edwards AFB News

  • Muroc Joint Unified School District receives $1.1 million federal grant

    The Department of Defense announced a $1,125,480 grant from the Office of Economic Adjustment to the Muroc Joint Unified School District, North Edwards, Calif., to expand and renovate Branch Elementary School on base.MJUSD will manage a $1,406,850 project, consisting of $1,125,480 grant funds and a

  • Museum tour makes exhibits come to life

    Air Force Flight Test Museum personnel recently toured historic sites across Edwards AFB with base leadership in an effort to make museum exhibits come to life by providing in-depth context to some of the most historic locations and exciting moments in aviation history.The tour included numerous

  • Museum's Blackbird on the move

    Motorists traveling along Lancaster and Rosamond Boulevard early Saturday morning were greeted with "the world's fastest traffic jam" as the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum's SR-71A Blackbird made its way to the Center's Corrosion Control Facility.  Members of the 412th Maintenance Inspection

  • Myths and facts about people with disabilities

    October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This national campaign is intended to raise awareness about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's theme is "A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive

  • Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

    The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or

  • 'Naming the Unnamed Conspirator'

    Have you ever questioned the verdict of a sexual assault trial and wondered what evidence was presented before the court? Did you find the story, or facts as related by the media, believable or unbelievable? According to attorney Anne Munch, societal attitudes play a major role in how we judge and

  • NAPA Auto Parts grand opening May 2

    The new NAPA Auto Parts store will hold its grand opening May 2 with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m.At 10 a.m. there will be a special appearance from NAPA NASCAR driver Will Kozak.There will be food, fun and free giveaways.The new NAPA Auto Parts is currently open at the Desert Mall located at 1100

  • NAPA Auto Parts now open

    NAPA Auto Parts is now open at the Desert Mall located at 1100 Kincheloe Ave., Bldg. 7210. Hours are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.The store features extended ranges of automotive parts, engine oils and chemicals, tools and accessories. It also offers

  • NASA Airborne radar to study quake faults in Haiti, Dominican Republic

    In response to the disaster in Haiti Jan. 12, NASA has added a series of science overflights of earthquake faults in Haiti and the Dominican Republic on the island of Hispaniola to a previously scheduled three-week airborne radar campaign to Central America.NASA's Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle