Edwards AFB News

  • Police Week ends with retreat ceremony

    This week, the 412th Security Forces Squadron has celebrated and acknowledged the men and women in law enforcement who lay their lives on the line each day as well as recognizing fallen comrades who gave ultimate sacrifice.According to the Air Force Security Forces Association, 14 SFS defenders have

  • Police Week honors fallen officers, defenders

    National Police Week is a time when we honor those police officers who have sacrificed their lives in service to their communities. The event traces its history to 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed a declaration designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it

  • Police week recognizes sacrifice

    In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.This week, the 412th Security Forces Squadron has celebrated and acknowledged the men and women in law enforcement who lay their lives

  • Policy opens federal job opportunities for qualifying military spouses

    A new executive policy has pushed open the door for qualifying military spouses to enter the federal workforce, enabling them to apply for more jobs advertised on USAJOBS.Executive Order 13473, which went into effect Sept. 11, 2009, identified three groups of qualifying spouses now eligible to apply

  • Pollution Prevention Expo greens up Edwards

    Environmental Management hosted Edwards Pollution Prevention Expo on Sept. 24. The expo featured a day of workshops on greening the government in observance of Pollution Prevention Week. "The Air Force is the largest purchaser of renewable energy in the U.S.," said Baha Zarah, from the Air Force

  • 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