Edwards AFB News

  • Command chief bids farewell

    As Laura and I begin our journey to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base we want to thank you for having made this such a wonderful assignment for us. Time and again we've heard Edwards Air Force Base described a National Treasure, and duly so. With its one-of-a-kind Rogers Dry Lake Bed and rich heritage

  • DePLAYment tags coming soon

    Air Force Services Agency officials will be offering DePLAYment tags to families of deployed members through July 31, 2010, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family.Eligible members can log on to http://www.myairforcelife.com to see if their installation is participating and find out where to

  • Year in Review: Team Edwards reflects on 2009

    As the Air Force Flight Test Center enters into the second decade of this millennium, here's a look back at the events and achievements from 2009.Team Edwards kicked off 2009 with a Unit Compliance and Logistics Standardization and Evaluation Team inspections Jan. 9 through the 16, which concluded

  • Edwards Airman promoted

    An Edwards officer has been selected for promotion to the rank of colonel.The officer selected was:Tammy Smeeks -- 412th Operations Group

  • TPS class 09A graduates

    The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School class 09A graduated during a ceremony here Dec. 12.Students receive a Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering upon completion of the course. Class 09A degree recipients consisted of one flight test weapons systems officer, eight flight test engineers

  • Military Spouses Residency Relief Act

    Under current federal law, a servicemember stationed in one state, who maintains residency in a different state, cannot be taxed on military income earned in the state where he or she is stationed. However, they can still be taxed by the state for non-military income earned in that state. A new law

  • Street dedication becomes emotional tribute

    What started out to be a typical street dedication to one of Edwards' finest became an emotional tribute when family members, friends and Air Force leaders gathered at the dedication ceremony for a street named Jordan.Located on base at the corner of what's now Jordan Street and South Fogleman Loop,

  • Edwards Airman to become next AFMC command chief

    The 95th Air Base Wing command chief will soon helm the top enlisted rank for Air Force Materiel Command. Chief Master Sgt. Eric R. Jaren, the Wing's command chief, becomes the eighth AFMC command chief since the major command activated the rank in 1992. "I am truly honored to be chosen for this

  • NASA flight tests unique jumbo jet with opening in side

    A NASA jumbo jet that will help scientists unlock the origins of the universe with infrared observations reached a milestone Dec. 18, when doors covering the telescope were fully opened in flight.The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, a modified 747SP jet known as SOFIA, flew for one