Edwards AFB News

  • Safety Office issues tips for driving safely in the rain

    The Air Force Flight Test Center offers the following safety tips for driving in the rain.- Turn on your headlights. It helps you see the road; more importantly, it helps other drivers see you. It's also California law.- Check your windshield wiper blades. Dry rot happens quickly out here in the

  • Safety saves lives for military motorcyclists

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service knows that safety is no accident; that's why the Exchange is committed to providing a wide selection of Personal Protective Equipment, which could make the difference between life and death for military motorcyclists.According to Army and Air Force safety

  • Safety tips for high winds

    Los Angeles County and Kern County both see dangerous wind events every year. Gusts up to 70 mph aren't uncommon in the passes and along the foot hills and of course here on Edwards AFB. High winds can make driving difficult, cause some power outages, damage buildings and vehicles, and also cause

  • Safety tips for winter fires

    More fires occur during the winter months than at any other time. Fortunately, taking simple precautions can prevent most fires. Follow the safety tips below to help ensure your safety:Portable Heaters Put at least three feet of empty space between the heater and everything else Vacuum and

  • 'Salad Wednesdays' at Edwards AFB Exchange are good for the body, wallet

    Airmen wanting to eat right and save money can turn to restaurants at the Edwards AFB Exchange for "Salad Wednesday."Every Wednesday, Edwards AFB diners can take $2 off any salad priced $4 or more at participating Exchange direct-operated restaurants. "Salad Wednesday" is part of the Edwards AFB

  • Santa and the Grinch family come to Edwards

    For the children of Edwards, Dec. 17 was truly the most wonderful time of the year. It was the night David and Phyllis Gonda of Palmdale, Calif., brought their holiday extravaganza to the Oasis Community Center and showered the children with gifts and holiday cheer.Each year that the Gondas put on a

  • Santa brings holiday cheer to the library

    Over 100 base families gathered at the library Dec. 19 for a holiday celebration. Senior Airman Jerome Bayona, 412th Operation Support Squadron, read "A Cookie for Santa" and the library technicians provided snacks and a craft.Three stuffed toy Rudolph's were hidden throughout the library and the

  • Santa Claus drops by Edwards before busy week

    Before wrapping up an extended Southern California vacation, Santa Claus made one final stop at Edwards AFB Dec. 14.Father Christmas made his rounds through several buildings including Bldg. 3000, 412th Civil Engineering Group, 412th Medical Group, Bldg. 1, the Joshua Tree Dining Facility, Inspector

  • Santa to Hold Court at Wing Holiday Party Wednesday

    Santa is not happy, and this year, he's doing something about it at the 95th Air Base Wing Nice and Naughty holiday party at Club Muroc Dec. 16, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. His jolly old soul is troubled this year by what he saw on his famous lists. You see, as he was making his naughty and nice lists,