Edwards AFB News

  • 412th TW, Airmen receive Aviation Resource Management awards

    Edwards 412th Test Wing continues to shine after being awarded the 2009 Sergeant Millard D. "Dee" Cambell Aviation Resource Management Team of the Year Award in the large unit category. Outstanding ARM awards for senior noncommissioned officer, noncommissioned officer and airman of the year, also

  • First quarter 2010 sees eight Edwards Airmen receive Articles 15

    In the first quarter of 2010, eight Articles 15 were given as nonjudicial punishment to Edwards Airmen for violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.NJP provides commanders with the essential means of maintaining order and discipline. NJP also promotes behavioral changes in servicemembers

  • Edwards completes housing project

    Team Edwards celebrated the completion of the housing construction project, that built 291 new homes here March 26. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1486 South Palmetto Drive marked the end of a five-year, $100-million project, which brings new homes and improved quality of life to the community.The

  • Branch Elementary students soar past reading goal

    Under overcast skies and a brisk, blustery breeze, more than 850 students and teachers of Edwards Branch School here gathered March 31 to recognize the reading accomplishments of seven students who read the most minutes during the month of March."Today's gathering is a culminating event for the

  • Edwards AFAF committee holds bowling tournament

    Team Edwards 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund committee held a bowling tournament at the High Desert Lanes March 26.Roughly 90 Airmen from across the base attended the event."This event was well attended by all units across the base," said Master Sgt. Tonya Freeman, Edwards AFAF campaign key worker.

  • NCO retraining program a success in 2010

    The 2010 NCO Retraining Program has concluded with 966 Air Force NCOs identified to transition to new career fields and the successful introduction of two new procedures. Efforts to rebalance the NCO force are being considered a success this year, officials at the Air Force Personnel Center here

  • USAF Test Pilot School honors Major Graziano

    The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards honored one of its own March 19 with a classroom dedication ceremony. The TPS renamed the Alpha Classroom to commemorate Maj. Mark "Dash" Graziano who was killed May 21, 2009 when his T-38A Talon crashed during a flight-test mission. The ceremony was

  • Deadline extended for civilian developmental education program

    Civilians interested in competing for developmental education opportunities in 2010 now have until April 26 to submit a hard copy application to the Air Force Personnel Center Civilian Leadership Development Branch. Interested parties should contact their installation's Force Support Squadron for

  • Military families get free access to caregiver network

    Military families now have free access to an online network of quality caregivers who can assist with everything from babysitting to dog walking. Sittercity is the nation's largest online source for local babysitters, nannies, elder care providers, dog walkers, housekeepers and tutors, and contains