Who may shop at AAFES? Federal law, necessity, govern use of Edward's AAFES facilities

In its enduring mission to provide quality merchandise and services to its customers at competitive prices and to generate earnings that support morale, welfare and recreation programs, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service strives to be its customers' first choice for shopping. Question is, on

Big Arnold brings big smiles to Edwards community

He's 200 pounds of power and muscle, has a wrinkled skull and a broad and deep muzzle that belies his tame and affectionate demeanor, he's a English Mastiff registered therapy dog and at Edwards everyone loves Arnold."He works with patients and helps reduce anxiety, especially for kids waiting to

Antelope Valley commemorates first ever space shuttle landing

Over 100 people turned out to be a part of the Space Shuttle First Flight Commemoration that took place at the Joe Davies Heritage Airpark in Palmdale, Calif., April 20.State, city, Air Force, NASA and Boeing officials joined to pay tribute to the thousands of space and aerospace workers who were

418th FLTS breaks record with heaviest airdrop

Whether it's breaking through the sound barrier or flying different aircraft at the highest possible altitude, Edwards is no stranger to setting aviation records. Flight Test Nation delivered another first when the 418th Flight Test Squadron set a record for the heaviest single payload ever

Professional Enhancement Campus officially opens at Edwards

Senior engineer helps guide AFFTC

Dan Roth is a civilian who holds a senior level executive position at Edwards. He is a leader in the federal civilian workforce and a member of Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn's center staff.Mr. Roth serves the Air Force Flight Test Center as a technical adviser and is responsible for final review of the

Victim Advocate of the Week

I volunteered because I wanted to help others.  I think sexual assualt can be deeply traumatic.  I feel those who have experienced that kind of tragedy should have available the help they need to heal.  Since attending the victim advocate training I've concluded the services provided by members of

Victim Advocate of the Week

I became a volunteer victim advocate so that no one has to suffer in silence and feel alone during a life changing trauma.  I want to be a resource to people so they know that someone cares and is available to assist in whatever their needs may be at the time.  Too often, victims feel they have

USAF TPS selection board to convene

The next annual United States Air Force Test Pilot School selection board will convene August 2 to 6 at the Air Force Personnel Center.  The deadline for applications is June 3.  The USAF Test Pilot School is the world's preeminent fixed-wing test pilot school. TPS graduates are in high demand in an

B-1 FIDL accomplishes 'power-on' in phase two software testing

A B-1 Lancer bomber upgraded with Boeing's Fully Integrated Data Link accomplished its first power-on since going through routine depot maintenance earlier this year. It also successfully transmitted and received data out of the Link 16 antennas for the first time. The milestones were reached last