Edwards AFB News

  • Portable Manned Interactive Cockpit goes on the road

    One of last year’s quick-kill innovation projects, the Portable Manned Interactive Cockpit, was deployed to Orlando, Florida, to participate in the Operation Blended Warrior event in December. This was the second year of a four-year event and Edwards AFB's Mark Louton (software developer and flyer),

  • Portion of Popson Ave. to close for road work

    West Popson Ave. will be closed to traffic between Spiro Ave. and Airman's Dr. starting Jan. 20 through Jan. 21. This will allow trenching to be done to install a new communications conduit in support of the renovation of Dorm 2423. East-bound and west-bound traffic will be able to use Methusa Rd.

  • Positive Urine Tests and Prescription Drugs: What Every Airman Should Know!

    The abuse of prescription drugs is the fastest growing drug problem in the United States, and this trend is reflected in the military. While pain medications are effective in alleviating suffering from injuries, they are dangerous and potentially addictive when used outside of medical supervision. 

  • Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits clarified

    As of May 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs is accepting and processing applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. May 15 at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and on May 18 at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Arthur Pinzon, the Edwards Education Office Counselor, will conduct briefings in the Base Theater to provide

  • Post-9/11 GI Bill guidance sent to Airmen

    Air Force Personnel Center officials here provided updates to the field recently on the Air Force implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The updates, effective Aug. 1, include guidance on how eligible Airmen can choose to transfer part or all of their educational benefits to family members

  • POW shares 32 worst days

    A ceremony honoring servicemembers who are prisoners of war or missing in action was held in the Base Exchange Sept. 18 for National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The ceremony, hosted by the Air Force Sergeants Association, was attended by the American Legion and POW/MIA Patriot Guard.Guest speaker

  • POW/MIA Day commorative fun run/walk Sept. 20

    Edwards AFB's chapter of the Air Force Sergeant's Association is sponsoring a POW/MIA Day 5K fun run/walk. The event will be held Sept. 20 with the start and finish point being at the running trail across from the BX. Registration will be from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. with the run beginning at 8 a.m.

  • Powerlifters muscle up during competition

    Competitive powerlifters participated in a powerlifting competition at Rosburg Fitness Center on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 13, 2018.The competitors competed in three events: the bench press, squat and dead lift. The competitor with the highest combined weight lifted was crowned the

  • POWs and MIAs honored at wreath-laying ceremony

    Thousands of the nation’s prisoners of war and missing in action were honored during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Airman Leadership School Drill Pad at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 21.