Edwards AFB News

  • September promotions

    Team Edwards celebrated it's latest crop of promotees in a ceremony at the Stripes Lounge in the Oasis Community Center Aug. 30. Congratulations to our latest promotees.To Senior Master Sgt.Master Sgt. Thorsten S. Mauthe Master Sgt. Christopher A. Easter Master Sgt. Paul A. Wescott Jr. To Master

  • Sequestration would impact AFMC mission

    Air Force Materiel Command will be forced to implement spending reductions that will have substantial impact on its mission if sequestration takes effect March 1. These reductions along with other Air Force-wide cuts will ultimately harm overall Air Force operations and readiness, Air Force

  • Sergeant puts service before self, helps fellow Airman

    Nothing can prepare a person to receive a late-night phone call regarding a fellow Airman who has been in a serious accident and who might not live to see tomorrow. But on Nov. 19, 2006, Tech. Sgt. Tahesha German was notified that one of her troops, then Staff Sgt. Eric Raley, was a victim of a

  • Sergeant receives medal for act of courage

    An Edwards sergeant recently received the Air Force Commendation Medal for an act of courage displayed while stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. in 2006. Tech. Sgt. Maurice Osborne, 412th Flight Test Squadron flight attendant, received the award for aiding an injured motorist involved in a

  • Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: What you need to know

    The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protects persons serving on active duty from adverse consequences to their legal rights that may result from their service.Some SCRA protections apply to reservists and guardsmen called to serve on active duty. Other protections apply to members who have always

  • Serving the troops again

    Edwards servicemembers can once again enjoy a quality meal at the Joshua Tree Inn Dining Facility. Following an eight-month renovation project, the DFAC reopened its doors Oct. 27. New seating areas and booths sit upon new carpet in the dining area while the kitchen and serving areas received new

  • 'Sesame Street' stars visit Edwards

    The popular TV children's show, "Sesame Street," with the help of the United Services Organization or USO, brought their star-studded line up to Edwards to show their appreciation for military children and their families July 28 at the Oasis Community Center."This stop is part of our phase act tour