Edwards AFB News

  • NF-16D VISTA becomes X-62A

    The NF-16D Variable In-flight Simulator Aircraft (VISTA) has been redesignated as the X-62A, effective June 14, 2021.

  • Nine Airmen receive NJP

    Nine Edwards Airman received Articles 15 during the first quarter.Nonjudicial punishment provides commanders with an essential means of maintaining order and discipline and also promotes positive behavior changes in service members without the stigma of a court-martial conviction. Suspension is the

  • Nine Airmen receive nonjudicial punishment in fourth quarter of 2010

    Commanders imposed nonjudicial punishment on nine Airmen under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during the fourth quarter of 2010.Nonjudicial punishment is a tool that provides commanders with an essential and swift means of maintaining good order and discipline. It also promotes

  • Nine Edwards majors selected for lieutenant colonel

    The 412th Test Wing announced last week that nine majors assigned here have been selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel. Congratulations to the selectees who have achieved the next rank.Lt. Col. SelectsMaj. Daniel Alix, 461st Flight Test Squadron   Maj. Clifton Bell, 419th Flight Test Squadron

  • Ninety-Nines 'fly-in' for Edwards safety seminar

    Female aviators with the Ventura Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, Inc., performed a fly-in over Edwards skies Saturday.Twenty-three aircraft -- all privately-owned -- landed at the base flightline. Together with their family members and fellow aviators from other chapters, the Ninety-Nines attended a

  • NMFA accepting scholarship applications from military spouses

    National Military Family Association officials are accepting scholarship applications from military spouses. The application deadline is midnight, Jan. 31, 2010.The Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship program awards up to $1,000 to military spouses to obtain professional certification

  • No bones about it, staffers get up-close look at Edwards K-9s

    St. Patrick’s Day may be March 17, but the week kicked off with National K-9 Veterans Day. According to several websites, the day is celebrated March 13 on the official birthday of the U.S. Army K-9 Corps, which was formed in 1942. Joseph White, a retired military working dog trainer, originated the

  • No butts about it, smoking can be deadly to environment too

    Everyone knows that smoking can be hazardous to one's health, but as we've recently seen on base, not properly disposing of lit cigarettes can be hazardous to the environment. Especially during the summer. Two incidents June 17 should serve as reminders to smokers to properly dispose of their butts,

  • No emergency services, but help available at Edwards

    There are no emergency services at Edwards AFB but emergencies will arise.Edwards AFB offers a 24/7 paramedic ambulance service to respond to any emergency on the installation within eight minutes. The initial minutes after an injury or a medical crisis are often the most critical.People