Edwards AFB News

  • Edwards celebrates life, legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    For Tech Sgt. Amy Tucker and dozens of Team Edwards members, the short march from 95th Air Base Wing headquarters to Chapel 1 meant more than just a way to remember a great American, it was an emotional experience."I just get a feeling of happiness and love when I think about Martin Luther King and

  • Base library features new local artist

    Peppered with color and filled with new focal points, the Edwards Base Library is featuring a new artwork as part of its monthly Local Artists Showcase.Beginning in Oct. 2010, library staff selects a local artist each month and display's that artist's work throughout the library.The January showcase

  • Edwards Tax Center will open Jan. 30

    Although the Internal Revenue Service has extended the tax filing deadline to April 18 for 2010 federal tax returns, the Edwards Tax Center will begin taking appointments Jan. 24 and will open its doors Jan. 30.Active duty servicemembers, retirees, reservists on active duty orders and their

  • Tests Showed Coliform Bacteria in Edwards AFB Main Base Water System

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATEREste informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable.Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this incident was not an emergency, as our customers, you

  • Global Observer makes first hydrogen-powered flight

    The Global Observer unmanned aircraft system successfully completed its first flight powered by the aircraft's hydrogen-fueled propulsion system here Jan. 6.This milestone marks the beginning of high altitude, long endurance flight testing for the demonstration and operational utility phase of this

  • Edwards engineer wins hearts one song at a time

    The crowd at Fresco II was packed and engaged for nearly three hours as Jennifer Housholder strummed her guitar and sang from her heart.The 419th Flight Test Squadron Radar lead engineer entertained a standing-room-only Friday-night crowd at Fresco II in Palmdale, Calif. Jan. 7.While patrons were

  • Former Edwards test pilot inducted into Aviation Hall of Fame

    Among this year's four outstanding individuals being inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame for outstanding aviation achievements is Edwards' own, Capt. Iven C. Kincheloe Jr.Dubbed a born pilot, Captain Kincheloe's interest in aviation began at age 5 when he started flying model airplanes.

  • 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

  • Self-care class, resource guide help when there isn't a doctor in the house

    Wouldn't it be ideal if we all had a doctor or nurse in our house assisting us when we get sick? It would save money and time while limiting trips to the doctor's office.Self-Care 101 is an Air Force Materiel Command promoted course designed to assist federal civilian employees with improving their