Edwards AFB News

  • Airfield operators bring home two AFMC awards

    Two Airmen from Edwards Air Force base are being recognized by Headquarters, Air Force Materiel Command for their outstanding achievements, both locally and abroad.The Colonel Derrel L. Dempsey Airfield Operations Officer of the Year was awarded to Capt. Valentin Maldonado III, Airfield Operations

  • Thumb drives/flash media still prohibited on Air Force network

    The ban on flash media use in the Air Force is still in place, although U.S. Strategic Command officials at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., issued an order Feb. 12 allowing limited use of removable flash media devices under very specific circumstances and "according to service guidelines." Consistent

  • Officials announce E-8 selection stats

    Air Force officials selected 1,269 of 13,741 eligible master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant for a selection rate of 9.24 percent.The average score for those selected was 665.85, with an average time in grade of 4.38 years and an average time in service of 20.2 years, respectively.

  • Edwards 2010 AFAF Campaign reaches halfway point

    Heading into the halfway point of the 2010 Edwards AFAF Campaign, Short-term goals set by the Installation Project Officer and deputy IPO have the campaign on track to reach its goals. This year, Edwards monetary goal is $50,575 as well as 100 percent contact with all Active-Duty servicemembers."In

  • Video competition at MyAirForceLife.com

    What does MyAirForceLife.com have in common with YouTube, the world's most popular online video community? Like YouTube, MyAirForceLife.com accepts video clips, allowing the global community to watch, share, and vote on videos online.What's different is visitors to MyAirForceLife.com have an

  • Team Lean Challenge returns to Edwards

    The command-wide program Team Lean Challenge was so successful from 2007 to 2009 that it's coming back to Edwards and other bases across Air Force Materiel Command March 1. The official theme of the Team Lean Challenge this year is "Cleared for Take Off," and it will focus on clearing the way for

  • CSU Bakersfield runs away with season opener, honors local veterans

    California State University at Bakersfield opened its baseball season with a show of offensive fire power, putting down the Air Force Academy 8-4 at Hardt Field in Bakersfield, Calif. Feb.19.In addition to opening the season, CSU Bakersfield used the four-game weekend series against the Air Force

  • 412th TW annual award winners announced

    The 412th Test Wing announced its annual award winners during a during a commander's call Feb 19. The following are the 412th TW annual award winners:-- Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Matthew J. Mosko, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron -- Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Brian K.