Memorials scheduled for Casey Donohue

A memorial service for Casey Donohue will be held at Quartz Hill Four Square Church, Saturday, Nov. 20., at noon.  The church is located at 6015 West Avenue J-8, at 60th St. W. and J-8.  For more information, call (661) 943-1074.Edwards will hold an on-base memorial service Nov. 22, at 10 a.m. in

Town Hall meeting maps road to Edwards' future

The 95th Air Base Wing commander held a town hall meeting Nov. 9 to discuss issues with base residents and receive feedback in mapping out the road ahead for the Edwards community.The meeting, one of many scheduled for the installation, was held at the Edwards Conference Center where privatized

Dodger for a day: Airmen take the field at Dodger Stadium to celebrate Veterans Day

Congregating around the home plate batting cage at Dodger Stadium, veterans swayed with the motion of each warm-up pitch as they loosened up for batting practice. But these weren't veterans of Major League Baseball; they were veterans from Edwards and other military installations who gathered for

Edwards hero saves heart attack victim with CPR

With his own heart racing, he made every effort to keep the heart of the man lying lifeless on the ground beating.Compression after compression. Breath after breath. Still, no change. This was nothing like the movies when a victim would simply return to life within a few seconds of receiving

Marine Air Group detachment celebrates Corps' 235 years of service

Marines past and present joined Air Force base leadership and a crowd of about 150 people to celebrate the 235th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps Nov. 10 at Club Muroc.During his remarks, Lt. Col. Darrell W. Platz, Commanding Officer, Marine Air Group 41, Detachment Alpha said, "I pay special

Edwards Airmen spend Veterans Day with Jay Leno

Some 25 Airmen from Edwards joined servicemembers from all five branches to attend a special Veterans Day tribute on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", Nov. 11, in Burbank, Calif.Guests included celebutante Kim Kardashian, comedian Dennis Miller, and music artist Soulja Boy.The show began with

Edwards BX to hold grand re-opening

Edwards honors vets in Antelope Valley Veterans' Parade

Edwards' own Blue Eagle Color Guard and about 100 select Airmen from the 412th Test Wing and the 95th Air Base Wing marched in the 2nd Annual Antelope Valley Veterans' Parade in Quartz Hill Nov. 6.The 95th Air Base Wing dressed in their Blues and 412th Test Wing composite dressed in their Airmen

Porras receives 'Dare to Soar' award

Mr. Fred Porras, a civilian security officer assigned to 95th Security Forces Squadron, recently received the 'Dare to Soar' award from the Edwards' Chief's Group."'Dare to Soar' is an award that is presented to military and civilian members who are recognized for going above and beyond their

Edwards Designated Drivers program sends clear message, 'Don't drink and drive'

The Designated Drivers Program is a service offered year-round at Edwards and its surrounding communities. Fortunately, it's a service that doesn't require constant use, but with the holiday season nearing, the need for a designated driver is expected to grow.Driving while under the influence can be