Edwards AFB News

  • Suicide Prevention and Awareness

    Suicide!Nobody likes to talk about it, but we must educate ourselves, and each other, to help save lives. If only one life is saved, then all is worth it.There are warning signs everyone should be aware of that may indicate a person is considering suicide. Signs can be as simple as someone actually

  • Suicide prevention month: stopping suicide is everyone’s battle

    September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time for Americans to build awareness and help understand suicide in our culture. More than 40,000 Americans lose their life due to suicide each year and research shows that rates in the military and the general population are very close. The loss of any one

  • Suicide Prevention: Risks and Warnings

    Before intervention.Before support.Even before treatment ... there is prevention.Tragically, 36,000 lives are lost to suicide each year in the U.S. Tens of thousands more attempt suicide. Every day, families, friends, coworkers and neighbors lose someone they care about. Intervention, support and

  • Summer Bash July 4th!

    Come out July 4th to this year's Summer Bash at Wings and Roberts Fields. Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m.There will be live music, water fun and carnival rides including at 25 foot tidal wave water slide.Water bottles for children will be handed out while supplies last.Of course, there will be

  • Summer employment opportunities!

    Vacancy announcements will be posted at www.usajobs.gov from April 9 to April 15. Available positions are Lifeguards and Lead Lifeguards. All General Schedule positions will be recruited for and filled not to exceed 89 days. Applicants should carefully read each announcement to determine if they

  • Summer Health Hazards

    Summer is a great time to be outside and enjoy the weather. Awareness of summer health hazards can help you prevent potential injuries and discomfort. Here’s how you can protect yourself and others, and enjoy the summer fun.

  • Summer Safety: Enjoy the Summer Season Safely

    As the summer heats up at Edwards Air Force Base, where temperatures often hit triple digits, summer safety becomes vitally important to ensure our Airmen are able to go home to their families and mission success. Basic safety precautions will ensure that you have a joyful, healthy, and safe summer.

  • Sun-powered cars show off STEM students’ ingenuity

    Fueled only by the sun’s rays, 26 custom-built cars made their way across the United States on a trek that ended at the Antelope Valley Mall in Palmdale, California, July 23 for the finale of this year’s Solar Car Challenge. The challenge is a 15-month endeavor where participating high schools build