Edwards AFB News

  • 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

  • Obtaining a California driver's license

    If you are over the age of 18 and do not have your driver's license, obtaining one can be a very time consuming process. In California, you can drive with any state license as long as you remain a visitor. If you decide to change your legal residence to California, then you have 10 days to get a

  • Occupational illnesses: identifying, reporting important to safety

    A coworker is walking out of her office when she trips on a crack in the floor, severely twisting her knee and causing her to miss several days of work, not to mention a lot of pain. What do you do? Naturally, you would notify everyone in the shop about the crack in the floor, including your

  • October enlisted promotions

    Team Edwards held its monthly enlisted promotion ceremony Sept. 30 at Club Muroc. Fellow Airmen, friends, family and co-workers got the chance to see their perspective Airman pin on their next stripe. Congratulations to all the Airmen who took the next step in their Air Force careers.To Senior

  • October enlisted promotions

    Team Edwards held its monthly enlisted promotion ceremony in the base theater Oct. 31. Congratulations to all the Airmen who soared to the next rank! To Airman 1st ClassJoshua S. Kelly, 412th Communications SquadronTo Senior AirmanJonathan D. Marcum, 412th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronRonelson A.

  • October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

    Earlier this year, a very publicized malicious software, or malware, called WannaCry plagued many machines affecting airports, banks, hospitals and many other facilities. This virus took computer systems hostage, threatening to delete files. WannaCry required a fee to be paid before the computer

  • October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Do you know someone who is a victim of violence or in an abusive relationship?  There are ways you can help him or her.... 1) Be sure the time and place is safe to discuss concerns.2) Be patient and listen. 3) Encourage them to seek help and support through support groups, family, and friends.4)

  • October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Since 1981, October has been commemorated as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The observance serves to educate communities, individuals, couples and families about Family Advocacy Program services and other community resources that can help prevent, raise awareness of community