Edwards AFB News

  • Burger King drive-thru open for business

    Burger King's drive-thru is open for business until the close of business August 26.  Starting August 27, the whole restaurant will close for up-grade renovations to the kitchen.According to Russ Hinrichs, Army-Air Force Exchange Service manager here, the remodeling and renovation project is right

  • Traffic restrictions to aid West Gate construction

    Traffic changes coming to the West Gate entry control point on Rosamond Boulevard August 1 will require semi-trailer trucks and vehicles with trailers to exit through the North or South gates.Due to construction phasing requirements, vehicles with trailers will be allowed entrance-only through the

  • AFRL to conduct assumption of command

    Lt. Col. Michael H. Platt will take command of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Detachment 7, during a formal Air Force assumption of command ceremony July 27, at 1 p.m., at Bldg. 8424.Colonel Platt comes to AFRL from the Defense Technology Security Administration where he served as the military

  • 412th TW welcomes new command chief

    Chief Master Sgt. Christopher S. McCollor has assumed the role as 412th Test Wing command chief following the retirement of Chief Master Sgt. Mark S. Brejcha."I am humbled to be part of the Team Edwards legacy and genuinely excited about the future; not so much the machines as the men and women who

  • Base Theater closed for renovation

    The base theater will be closed for air conditioning renovation July 23 through Aug 14. The current system will be removed and replaced with an energy efficient system that is capable of handling multiple facilities to accommodate base personnel in the theater. If there are any questions during the

  • Colonel Berry assumes 95th MSG top post

    Col. Harry A. Berry assumed command of the 95th Mission Support Group at a formal Air Force change of command ceremony July 16.Colonel Berry is responsible for more than 12,500 personnel assigned to the Air Force Flight Test Center, Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA's Dryden Flight Research

  • AFIT Acquisition and Sustainment Course coming to Edwards

    A new two-day course providing a snapshot overview of the acquisition lifecycle will be offered through the Air Force Institute of Technology at Edwards AFB, August 31 to September 1. The course, SYS 281 Air Force Acquisition and Sustainment, provides a general overview of the latest in acquisition

  • AFRL test marks return to 'in-house' rocket fuel development

    The Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards returned to its core roots with its latest rocket test June 17. The AFRL has tested rockets of all sizes and fuels of all make-ups for years. What makes this test unique is that all components of the test were developed at the laboratory by AFRL

  • Annual Duck Blind Drawing slated Aug. 14

    Waterfowl hunters can participate in the annual duck blind drawing scheduled August 14, at the Rod and Gun Activity, Bldg. 210. Base hunting permits may be submitted to drawing officials from 9 a.m. until the actual drawing begins, which will be at approximately 10 a.m.Duck blind reservations are