Edwards AFB News

  • Schools on Edwards start Monday: Make it an accident-free year

    Desert Junior and Senior High School and Branch Elementary School are scheduled to be back in session Aug. 16 at 8 a.m., and Security Forces is stressing safety.With more than 600 children returning to school, Security Forces is reminding drivers to remain aware of children in the housing and

  • Dining alternatives on Edwards during Burger King's temporary closure

    Burger King will soon enter the second phase of its reconstruction project. During Phase Two, Aug. 30 through Oct. 20, the entire Burger King facility, including the drive-through, will be closed for business.However, there are many alternative dining options at Edwards.Located on Main Base, in the

  • 95th Air Base Wing announces Second Quarter awardees

    During the 95th Air Base Wing Quarterly Awards Luncheon ceremony at Club Muroc Aug. 6, the 95th ABW announced its 2010 Second Quarter Award recipients in front of more than 220 colleagues.Award winners are:Airman CategorySenior Airman Moses J. Dunkley, 95th Security Forces SquadronNon-commissioned

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer: Using Candles Safely

    Candles may be pretty, but they pose a potential fire hazard. When lit, the open flame can easily ignite anything that burns and potentially cause a house fire. Using the tips below can help to not only to enjoy candles but keep safe while using them.The following candle handling safety tips and

  • Air Force Flight Test Center 2nd quarter award winners

    Air Force Flight Test Center 2nd quarter award winners announced July 21 in the Test Pilot School auditorium.  Secretarial/Clerical CategoryBonnie McGee, AFFTC Legal Office, secretary to the Staff Judge AdvocateStaff/Specialist/Analyst CategoryVenton Lamont,  AFFTC Contracting, Contracting

  • AFRL's family day makes learning a blast

    The Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards took a break from rocket and fuel testing to open its doors to family members and friends, Aug. 5.The AFRL Family Day event featured everything from science experiments to a sword and light-saber fighting demonstration, both put on by AFRL

  • RED HORSE Airmen literally bring safety to JSF brake testing

    During developmental testing and evaluation at Edwards, safety is a core priority. When base resources are unavailable to make flight tests the safest they can possibly be, commanders here do not hesitate to search throughout the Air Force for assistance. With the Joint Strike Fighter currently

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer - Rock Climbing

    In the United States, the sport of rock climbing has become popular, and more people are beginning to take it up. Here at Edwards, rock climbing is as close as the Oasis pool or Joshua Park.The sport has evolved into an affordable, safe and year-round activity, due largely to the number of indoor

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer - Heat Safety

    When people think about Edwards, and the 101 Critical Days of Summer, one distinct word comes to mind; HOT! Not only is the Mojave Desert dry, but temperatures during the summer months are extreme.Extreme heat opens the flood gates for potential heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat

  • Retreat ceremony recommences at Edwards

    Base officials recommenced Retreat ceremonies Aug. 2. Retreat is played, Monday through Friday using the Giant Voice System at 4:30 p.m. The music file is approximately two minutes long when Retreat is played, followed by the National Anthem.As a reminder, on the first note of Retreat, certain