Edwards AFB News

  • Nov. 25 designated as Family Day

    The Friday following Thanksgiving, Nov. 25, is designated as a Family Day. Brigadier General Robert Nolan II, Air Force Flight Test Center commander, has authorized this day as a down day for military members. Supervisors of Department of Defense civilians should be liberal in their approval of

  • November enlisted promotions

    Team Edwards hosted its monthly enlisted promotion ceremony Dec. 1 in the base theater. Nineteen Airmen took the next step in their AF careers. Congratulations to all!To Airman 1st Class:Carlos A. Terrero Jr., 412th Security Forces SquadronJoshua E. Foster, 412th SFSLucas R. Gauthier, 412th SFSDavid

  • November Family Advocacy classes

    Parenting Class:     This class will explore effective ways to discipline your child. We will address a variety of issues including sibling rivalry, how to deal with tantrums and lying. If you are the parent of a 2 to 12 year old, this class is for you! The class is held at the Child Development

  • November Promotions

    Team Edwards held its monthly enlisted promotion ceremony in the base theater Oct. 30. Congratulations to all the Airmen who made the next stride in their Air Force careers!To Airman 1st ClassIan A. Ray, 912th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDamarco M. Flint, 912th AMXSTo Senior AirmanIsaac K.

  • November's 'Move the Food Event'

    The Edwards Air Force Base Chapel is sponsoring a Move the Food Event Nov. 1.The food give away will be Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the food is gone.The event will be held in the Chapel 1 Annex.The chapel will hand out one bag of food per family of four to anyone who shows up. If you or

  • NSPS conversion coming soon

    The majority of Air Force Materiel Command employees covered under the National Security Personnel System will transition to General Schedule beginning Sept. 12, the final of four phases within the Air Force that began July 4. This conversion out of NSPS was mandated by the Fiscal 2010 National

  • Nurse commissioning program seeks enlisted applicants

    Air Force Personnel Center officials here will conduct the annual Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program board May 4 through 8 to select candidates for fall 2009 and spring 2010 semester start dates. The program offers active-duty Airmen the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in a high-need

  • Oasis Aquatic Center is open for exercise and winter sports

    The days of summer are over and so are many summertime recreational programs. However, those at Edwards who are thinking about becoming a couch potato for the winter can slice and dice that thought and check out the Oasis Aquatic Center.This winter, the center is offering a wide range of exercise

  • Oasis Aquatic Center lives up to its name year-round

    The crisp scent of chlorine and the sound of children's laughter float through the air while cool water refreshes bodies cutting through its depths. These may sound like a taste of summer, but the Oasis Aquatic Center provides this year-round through its indoor pool.The Oasis Aquatic Center is open

  • Obama: New GI Bill renews commitment to troops

    President Barack Obama saluted the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill Aug. 4 during a ceremony at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. Signed into law June 20, 2008, the new GI Bill is a Department of Veteran Affairs-sponsored program that provides the most comprehensive educational benefit