Oct. 1, 2015 Edwards AFB annual “Pumpkin Patrol” trick-or-treat event For most people Halloween means three things: costumes, trick-or-treating and months of free candy. All these things are what make a traditional Halloween a fun time to be shared by both children and adults. Just remember the creepy crawlers, ghosts, and ghouls are not all you should be aware of on
Sept. 30, 2015 Civ-Mil lends hand to Hearts Apart The Friends of the Airman and Family Readiness Center accepted a donation of $2,000 from the Edwards AFB Civilian-Military Support Group during a Hearts Apart luau at the AFRC Sept. 24. They also received $750 in gift cards from the Antelope Valley Mall."The Civ-Mil Support Group is pleased to be
Sept. 30, 2015 Edwards, JBLM combine efforts for KC-46 first flight, future test support On Sept. 25, 2015, the U.S. Air Force, Boeing and aviation enthusiasts witnessed an important milestone with the first flight of the KC-46 Pegasus tanker from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, to Boeing Field in Seattle.What most didn't witness is what led up to this milestone, which involved a
Sept. 29, 2015 Fire Prevention Week history; activities for next week Fire Prevention Week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire. On the 43th anniversary (1911) of the Great Chicago Fire, the Fire Marshals Association of North America; the oldest membership section of the National Fire Protection Association, sponsored the first National Fire Prevention Day, deciding to
Sept. 28, 2015 Senior Air Force science exec visits rocket lab Dr. David E. Walker visited the Air Force Research Laboratory facilities here at Edwards Sept. 23.Walker is a member of the Senior Executive Service and is responsible for all Science & Technology for the U.S. Air Force. This includes preparing policy, guidance, and advocacy for the Air Force's
Sept. 28, 2015 Local artist revisits lost artwork after more than two decades Shortly after a 23-year-old comic book-style mural was discovered during renovation in Dorm 2424, the artist was found to be living in the local Antelope Valley area. The artist, Gregory Wilson, was notified by a friend about the story of the art discovery, which was posted to the Edwards AFB
Sept. 23, 2015 POW shares 32 worst days A ceremony honoring servicemembers who are prisoners of war or missing in action was held in the Base Exchange Sept. 18 for National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The ceremony, hosted by the Air Force Sergeants Association, was attended by the American Legion and POW/MIA Patriot Guard.Guest speaker
Sept. 21, 2015 Town hall meeting Nov. 4 The next town hall meeting will be held Nov. 4 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Everyone in the Edwards community is welcome to attend.Some topics will include upcoming events, changes in hours at the fitness center, Corvias Housing information and base schools
Sept. 17, 2015 Team Edwards begins 2015 local community survey Team Edwards is continuing its momentum in line with the Air Force's Comprehensive Airman Fitness philosophy, which focuses on taking care of Airmen and their families.Until Oct. 31, the Edwards Community Survey will be available for the base community to fill out and turn in at select locations or
Sept. 16, 2015 Edwards competes in 15th Annual Defender's Cup Varsity soccer teams from 40 Army and Air Force bases converged in San Antonio, Texas, over Labor Day Weekend to compete in the 15th Annual Defender's Cup. Edwards AFB was represented by the Edwards Football Club team coached by Tech. Sgt. Omar Duarte, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, and