Edwards AFB News

  • Tops in Blue dazzles Edwards crowd

    For two hours, Edwards AFB's base theater was transformed into a rockin' arena as Tops in Blue performed for hundreds of music fans June 8.The free concert featured the Air Force's premiere entertainment team, all made up of active duty Airmen, singing everything from hits that you hear on the radio

  • Tops In Blue seeking new talent, auditions open

    The Air Force's premier entertainment group, Tops In Blue, is seeking new performers to be part of the 2010 Tops In Blue World Tour.Air Force "Mission Audition" is open to all members of the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard, regardless of rank or career field.The group is looking

  • Tops in Blue sings "Freedom's Song" at Edwards

    USAF entertainment unit Tops in Blue appeared on the base theater stage Nov. 14 as more than a band. They were an opportunity for Team Edwards families to leave their worries at the door and just enjoy being free.This year's show "Freedom's Song" travelled through American time and culture to bring

  • Tops in Blue to perform at Wings Field June 9

    Tops in Blue will perform tonight, beginning at 8 p.m. at Wings Field, as a part of their 2011 Rhythm Nation tour. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets for an evening of entertainment! The event is free and all Edwards Personnel are welcome to attend. Wings Field is located on Coliseum Drive,

  • Total Force effort brings needed improvements in two-week’s time

    More than 80 Airmen from across the nation joined the 412th Civil Engineer Squadron to complete three large construction projects at Edwards. The projects allowed the Airmen, mostly from Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard, to get hands-on training during their annual two-week-long

  • Total Force Integration significant in KC-46 support

    When the Air Force and Boeing launched the KC-46 Pegasus program, the 412th Test Wing was tagged as one of the prime players in testing and validation of the aircraft.Named the Air Force's Responsible Test Organization, the 412th TW had to supply aircraft and support crew for testing at Boeing Field

  • Tower keeps ‘eye’ on Edwards sky

    Rising high above the desert floor, the Edwards Control Tower keeps an unflinching eye on the constantly changing array of aircraft launching and landing on the vast lakebeds and runways here. The control tower is manned by air traffic controllers from the 412th Operations Support Squadron who

  • Town Hall meeting addresses base housing privatization at Edwards

    Keeping his promise, Col. Gregory Schwab, 95th Air Base Wing commander, held a second town hall meeting to discuss exactly what housing privatization means to base residents July 13. "Tonight's town hall is a fulfillment of a promise that we made to you at the last town hall meeting," Schwab said as

  • Town hall meeting addresses base quality of life

    Editor's note: This article is the first in a two-part series highlighting the 95th Air Base Wing commander's town hall meeting. The 95th Air Base Wing commander hosted his first town hall meeting Aug. 25 at the Edwards Conference Center. More than 50 base residents participated in the open forum