Edwards AFB News

  • Security forces Airman earns Bronze Star Medal with Valor

    Whenever Senior Airman Phillip King looks at his medals, he is reminded of Aug. 8, 2006. That was the day Airman King, through his actions, earned the Bronze Star Medal with Valor. Col. Bryan Gallagher, 95th Air Base Wing commander, presented the medal to him during a ceremony here July 30.Airman

  • Security forces enforce lower speed limits in construction zones

    With the ongoing runway construction, the 95th Security Forces Squadron is enforcing lower speed limits in construction zones -- particularly on FitzGerald Boulevard. The 95th SFS is focusing on these zones because of the increasing volume of construction vehicles passing through. The speed limits

  • Security forces look to technology, innovation for future base security

    Defenders of the 412th Security Forces Squadron and 412th Test Wing leadership got an up close look at a system July 10 that could possibly help with base security in the future. A private company set up their Raptor surveillance system at a remote building near the edge of Rogers Dry Lakebed. The

  • Security Forces provides overnight safety

    Through the long 14-hour shifts, not including physical training and the 45-minute briefing before heading out for duty, making sure the Edwards community is getting a good night's sleep is the mission for several 95th Security Forces Squadron night-shift patrolman.From the moment these individuals

  • Security forces to host law enforcement job fair

    The 95th Security Forces Squadron is scheduled to host a law enforcement job fair at building 4231 here Feb. 8, from 1 to 5:15 p.m. Participating agencies include Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff, Kern County Sheriff, Bureau of Prisons, Anaheim Police Department, Bakersfield

  • See what the new vision center has to offer

    Vista Optical officially opened Jan. 15 in the Edwards AFB Exchange Mall area. The optical center celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, cake and a drawing for a 32-inch television.The new shop serves everyone on Edwards.Hours of operation:Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 5

  • Seed bugs invade Edwards

    During the past weeks Edwards has once again fallen prey to Mother Nature's hand and has been invaded by Melacoryphus lateralis -  the Seed bug.Misty Hailstone, 412th Civil Engineering Group, Environmental Management biologist, identified  the species, which was confirmed by an entomologist.The Seed

  • Self-care class, resource guide help when there isn't a doctor in the house

    Wouldn't it be ideal if we all had a doctor or nurse in our house assisting us when we get sick? It would save money and time while limiting trips to the doctor's office.Self-Care 101 is an Air Force Materiel Command promoted course designed to assist federal civilian employees with improving their

  • Seminar provides expert advice for smart home buying

    Whether you are a first-time home buyer or looking to purchase an investment property, the Housing Management Office is here to help. June 17, they brought subject matter experts to the Airman and Family Readiness Center for a free Home Buyer's Seminar."We offer services for any Edwards AFB