May 19, 2008 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
July 6, 2018 Thousands celebrate Independence Day at Summer Bash 2018 This year’s annual Summer Bash brought more than 2,500 people to Wings Field at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
June 29, 2023 Three Generations of Breaking Barriers: T-7A Red Hawk Soars with U.S. Air Force Test Pilot Maj. Bryce Turner, a test pilot from the 416th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards AFB, California, has achieved a historic feat by becoming the first Air Force pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk. On June 28, the aircraft lifted off at 11:51 a.m. Central Standard Time during a test flight at the Boeing
March 19, 2024 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
Nov. 22, 2010 Three Team Edwards' Airmen selected for promotion to Air Forces' top 1 percent Team Edwards celebrated the selection of three of their own to the top one percent of the enlisted ranks in the Air Force.Senior Master Sgts. Gregory B. Bobzin, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; James K. Cope, 31st Test Evaluation Squadron; and Tony Turner, Air Force Operational Test and
March 9, 2011 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,
Jan. 12, 2011 Thrift Shop begins New Year with new manager, provides same great value, benefits Volunteer staff members and customers of the Edwards Thrift Shop joined in celebrating Customer Appreciation week and bidding adieu to, the shop's manager of nearly two years.Dec. 14 and 15 were special days at the Thrift Shop as the staff closed out the year by offering customers special holiday
Sept. 10, 2013 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
June 8, 2026 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.
March 3, 2010 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