Edwards AFB News

  • PA staff takes awards in 2008 AFMC Media Contest

    Air Force Materiel Command released results from the 2008 AFMC Media Contest Feb. 3, honoring three members of the 95th Air base Wing Public Affairs office with individual awards. "When I received the results Tuesday, I immediately went to personally congratulate each of them," said Mike Strickler,

  • High Desert Lanes Bowling Center receives makeover

    The High Desert Lanes Bowling Center opened Feb. 3 after updating its systems. The Bowling Center received new, high-tech scoring system with flat screen monitors. "The old scoring system and monitors were outdated and beginning to fail causing many problems for the bowling community" said Jeff

  • AFAF campaign to begin

    The 2009 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is Feb. 23 through April 6, to raise funds for affiliates that give assistance to Air Force active duty, retirees, Reservists, Guardsmen and their dependents. According to the Air Force Aid Society, the AFAF was established to provide an annual effort to

  • Medics train for Paramedic Refresher Course

    The 95th Medical Group hosted a Paramedic Refresher Course in January as part of paramedic licensure recertification requirement. Additionally, emergency technicians and other medics received the refresher course. "The course is designed to update our students on current and changing trends in

  • Edwards Airman receives Bronze Star Medal

    An Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician received a Bronze Star Medal for his performance during a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Staff Sgt. Brian Boisselle, Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, received the award from Col. Nancy Flores, 95th Air Base Wing vice commander,

  • Nurse commissioning program seeks enlisted applicants

    Air Force Personnel Center officials here will conduct the annual Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program board May 4 through 8 to select candidates for fall 2009 and spring 2010 semester start dates. The program offers active-duty Airmen the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in a high-need