April 13, 2016 Ridley's Nephew visits Edwards Its always a special day when we can show our family where we work, especially when the job site is Edwards Air Force Base! But, it is even more special when that family member was a celebrated part of Edwards history. On April 8, the nephew of the late Col. Jack Ridley came out to Edwards from his
May 18, 2017 Right down the middle Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a Lancaster JetHawks game May 12. The general delivered a strike to JetHawks mascot Kaboom, who was the catcher for the throw. Schaefer was invited to the ballpark by the Edwards Civ-Mil support group,
Nov. 7, 2013 Ring in the holidays with toys kids want at Exchange savings Ring in holiday cheer by shopping for the season's hottest toys at cool Army & Air Force Exchange Service savings with this year's in-store and online toy selections. The "Special Delivery: Exchange Toys" shopping guide is available for pick up at nearby Exchanges featuring assorted coupons to
Nov. 25, 2013 Ring in the 'howlidays' with Exchange Patriot Pet Online Holiday Photo Contest A picture may be worth a thousand words, but Nov. 22 through Dec. 12 a picture of your pet dressed in its finest holiday attire could be worth up to $1,000 during the 2013 Exchange Patriot Pet Online Holiday Photo Contest.To enter, visit the Exchange at www.facebook.com/AAFES.BX.PX and fill out the
Sept. 23, 2014 Road closure in support of new bulk fuel storage construction Beginning Oct. 6, barriers will be set across the intersection of S. Muroc Dr. and Wolfe Ave., and also across S. Muroc Drive and Sellar Ave. The closure is necessary to install a new8-inch fuel line across South Muroc.Traffic needing to access Wolfe Ave. from S. Muroc Dr. will be directed to Seller
March 24, 2011 Road Closures expected on base March 29 from 1 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. Base motorists are advised to expect road closures Tuesday morning, March 29, from approximately 1 a.m. until 3:15 a.m. due to the movement of an oversized load. Rosamond Blvd. and Lancaster Blvd. will be closed from Challenger Way near the western boundary of Edwards to the intersection of Rosamond
June 6, 2017 Road construction delayed Construction on South Lancaster Blvd. is delayed due to unforeseen conditions on the base course layers below the old pavement. The purpose of this project is to replace failed pavement on 2.1 miles of South Lancaster Blvd., from the South Gate to the base perimeter. Once the contractor removed
Sept. 28, 2023 Road to Recovery: Edwards AFB Inside Runway Repairs Underway The inside runway at Edwards Air Force Base is undergoing a substantial repair, set for completion by Oct. 31. Unused since March 2022, the 75-foot-wide, 9,800-foot-long runway is finally getting the overhaul it requires.
Nov. 17, 2015 Road work on Rosamond Blvd. begins Dec. 3 Road repair on Rosamond Blvd. will start Dec. 3 and continue through Jan. 14, 2016. Traffic will be reduced to one lane each way for a stretch of two miles. The speed limit around the construction area will be reduced to 45 mph. Please plan accordingly as this will affect traffic coming on base and