Edwards AFB News

  • 412th SFS picks pumpkins for party from Rosamond pumpkin patch

    Each year when October rolls around, pumpkin season begins. There are pumpkins for carving and decorating, pumpkin-spiced drinks, pumpkin pies and much more. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 192.2 million pounds of pumpkins were produced in California in 2014.This year,

  • Air Force awards LRS-B contract

    The Air Force announced today the contract award of Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and early production for the Long Range Strike Bomber to Northrop Grumman Corporation."The LRS-B is critical to national defense and is a top priority for the Air Force," said Secretary of the Air

  • Halloween safety tips

    Motorists· Be alert and drive slowly through the neighborhoods· Watch for children darting out into the road from between parked cars· Watch for children walking in the median, on the roadway and on the curbs· Enter and exit driveways and alley ways carefully· Watch for children in dark clothing,

  • Edwards AFB annual 'Pumpkin Patrol' trick or treat event Oct. 31

    For most people Halloween means three things: costumes, trick or treating and months of free candy. All these things are what make a traditional Halloween a fun time to be shared by both children and adults. Just remember the creepy crawlers, ghosts and ghouls are not all you should be aware of on

  • November Family Advocacy classes

    Parenting Class:     This class will explore effective ways to discipline your child. We will address a variety of issues including sibling rivalry, how to deal with tantrums and lying. If you are the parent of a 2 to 12 year old, this class is for you! The class is held at the Child Development

  • Airman Spotlight

    Name: Senior Airman Ronald X. JonesUnit:  412th Operations Support SquadronJob title: Aviation Resource Management journeymanJob description and its impact on the overall mission:  My job description is to input, audit and validate all flying hours and training. I also maintain control and

  • Former loadmaster, tester to be inducted into hall of fame

    Retired Master Sgt. Theodore Venturini will be inducted into the Airlift Tanker Association Hall of Fame Oct. 31. He is one of six C-17A Pathfinder Loadmasters that will be honored at an Air Mobility Command and ATA Symposium at the Orlando World Center Marriot in Florida.According to the ATA

  • Memorial service scheduled for officer

    A memorial service will be held for Maj. Benjamin Meier, Friday, Oct. 9, in Hangar 1810 at 11 a.m.Meier was assigned to the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron as an F-35 pilot.The service is open to those with base access.Meier was struck by a vehicle while running on base the morning of Sept. 28. He

  • Batteries, ashes and flammable recyclables don't mix

    An Edwards recycling truck driver recently discovered his vehicle on fire after picking up recyclables from the military family housing areas early last month. There were no injuries to personnel and no property damage occurred to the truck, landfill facilities or any other equipment, other than the