Edwards AFB News

  • Thornton returns, takes TW helm

    After a six year hiatus from Edwards, a Airman has returned for his third tour of duty on the base -- this time as the 412th Test Wing commander.Col. William Thornton took command of the wing during a change of command ceremony at hangar 1600, May 19. He was first stationed here in 1993 to attend

  • Three new self service markets now available on base

    Col. Ahave Brown, 412th Maintenance Group commander, joins AAFES as they officially open a Self Service Market inside Building 1600 on Edwards Air Force Base, California, today. AAFES also opened two other locations on Edwards: one at the South Base facility and another at the Air Force Test Pilot

  • Three-on-three hoops tourney asks players to step up and aid a worthy cause

    The "Hoops in the Sun 2011" three-on-three basketball tournament asks participants to step up their game and at the same time aid a worthy cause.The tournament, which begins March 19 at the Community Park Court, is open to anyone on base who would like to participate - enlisted members, officers,

  • Thrift Store hours

    The Edwards AFB Thrift Store has a variety of items for sale and is always in need of donations. Profits from the sale of donations and consignments are given back to the community via scholarships and donations from the Edwards Officers Spouses Club. A military I.D. or CAC is NOT required to shop

  • Thrill of the ride, duty of the guide: get certified

    Most motorcyclist are well-aware of the inherent dangers of the road, but the thrill and adventure of the open road keep riders in the saddle. While the excitement is understandable, minimizing the danger should be every rider's top priority—and that safety starts with proper training.

  • Thumb drives/flash media still prohibited on Air Force network

    The ban on flash media use in the Air Force is still in place, although U.S. Strategic Command officials at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., issued an order Feb. 12 allowing limited use of removable flash media devices under very specific circumstances and "according to service guidelines." Consistent