Edwards AFB News

  • Single source for Sequestration Qs

    Air Force Materiel Command military members and civilian employees can now turn to a single source for information about the federal budget sequestration and civilian furlough process.The Headquarters AFMC Office of Public Affairs has activated a public Web page designed to keep the AFMC workforce

  • Sippy cups and your child's teeth

    As soon as teeth appear in the mouth, decay can occur. One of the risk factors for early childhood caries (sometimes called baby bottle tooth decay or nursing mouth syndrome) is frequent and prolonged exposure of a baby's teeth to liquids, such as fruit juice, milk or formula, which all contain

  • Skills for life: the JROTC experience

    Forget about marching robots. Today's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets are being molded into well-rounded young leaders with a strong sense of community.

  • Skyborg program seeks industry input for artificial intelligence initiative

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force office of Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation at the Air Force Research Laboratory is working on fielding a prototype Autonomous, Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle as an Early Operational Capability as early as 2023.The program is known

  • Sky's the limit for local youth

    Edwards personnel joined forces to educate and mentor approximately 3,000 local youths during the 21st annual Salute to Youth career day event put on by the Antelope Valley Union High School District, which was held at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds Sept. 13. Team Edwards sent representatives from

  • Sliced it!

    Trent Duncan (left) and Oscar Soto of Duran Construction cut a piece of concrete from the walkway at Muroc Lake Golf Course. The contractors began work Tuesday to repair the parking lot for the golf course, the parking lot for Building 5601 (Lodging), and Crossfield Road.  The repairs are expected

  • Slithering into spring - warmer weather brings snakes out of winter dens

    As spring and warmer temperatures arrive at Edwards, various species of snakes emerge from their winter dens and base residents should take precautions to avoid close contact with these slithering creatures.When it comes to snakes, staying away is staying safe.The best way to avoid getting bitten by

  • Slow down, drive safely

    Base motorists are reminded to reduce their speed according to the limits posted in the construction zones at the West Gate. "There have been anywhere from three to five citations issued in one day for this area as people fail to slow down especially during times when traffic is light," said Tech.

  • Small businesses showcase capabilities during Edwards Vendor Fair

    As part of the base's ongoing commitment to enhance the partnership between small businesses and base contracting and acquisition personnel, the Air Force Test Center Small Business Programs Office hosted the 2012 Edwards Air Force Base Vendor Fair July 18. Approximately 40 small businesses were on