Edwards AFB News

  • Airman found guilty of abusing, passing out a prescription drug

    At the conclusion of a court-martial held here Dec. 16, a panel sentenced a 95th Security Forces Squadron Airman found guilty of drug use and distribution. The Airman abused his prescription Vicodin while consuming alcohol. The Airman also distributed the drug to several other Airmen. Vicodin is a

  • Commander's call held in preparation for UCI

    The 95th Air Base Wing commander held a commander's call at the base theater Jan. 6, as part of the preparation for the upcoming unit compliance inspection. The UCI team will evaluate Edwards on areas that are critical and important to the health and performance of the base. "We are going to stand

  • Iraqis get help from Coalition forces

    Citizens of Bedouin camps located in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah near Contingency Operating Base Adder are receiving continued help from Coalition forces through humanitarian aid operations. An operation, Dec. 16, included Soldiers from 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team,

  • Airman Leadership School graduates Class 09-A

    Fifteen senior airmen graduated from the Airman Leadership School recently. Airman Leadership School is the first of three programs enlisted professionals attend as they progress through their military career. Airman Leadership School prepares Airmen to be professional warfighting Airmen who can

  • Base closed; clinic, DeCA, AAFES services still available

    Edwards AFB is closed Dec. 18 due to the recent snow storm. However, base personnel are expected to report for normal duty hours Dec. 19. For urgent medical care, the main and aerospace clinic are scheduled to remain open until 4 p.m. today. Also, the Defense Commissary Agency and all Army and Air

  • Edwards service station tests will limit gasoline sales Friday

    The AAFES service station will have periodic service disruptions Friday, December 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for systems tests. Gasoline pumps will be periodically unavailable during that time, however, the retail store and service bays will be open for business. AAFES regrets the necessary

  • Happy Holidays, Team Edwards

    It's the most wonderful time of the year. The time of year that gives us all the chance to relax, recharge, and refresh ourselves. This is the time of year for reflection. The holiday season is here. In this season, I have a few reflections of my own: From the time of our founding fathers through

  • Desert snow puts Edwards on two-hour delay

    A rare desert snow storm has Edwards AFB operating on a two-hour delay Thursday, Dec. 18. Base officials have approved a 9:30 a.m. show time to allow Edwards employees ample time to safely traverse the oddly wintered roadways in the greater Antelope Valley. "Winter snow is a rare treat that brings