Edwards AFB News

  • USAF TPS teaches students to fly, fight, win in cyberspace

    The United States Air Force Test Pilot School has a long, rich history of educating the best of the best in air and space. Apollo 13 astronaut, Fred Haise; X-15 pilot, Joe Engle; and the first man to break the sound barrier, Chuck Yeager; are just a few of the notable Test Pilot School alumnae who

  • USAF TPS team proves how 'a dummy' can save money

    In an Air Force setting that is locked on being financially-conscious and proactive under the current financial challenges, the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, at the request of the 418th Flight Test Squadron, is working with the squadron through the implementation of the school's Test Management

  • Use of 2GWLAN is coming!

    In early March, the Second Generation Wireless Local Area Network (2GWLAN) is going operational on Edwards AFB. This is a sanctioned Air Force wireless network capability targeted to specialized work environments, such as the flight line, aircraft maintenance areas and large conference rooms. The

  • USNORTHCOM brings exercise ARDENT SENTRY to Edwards

    Edwards AFB was treated as a simulated basic-staging area May 13 during U.S. Northern Command's annual Defense Support of Civil Authorities exercise.The scenario for Exercise Ardent Sentry 15 was a major earthquake in Southern California. In this exercise, the earthquake hit early May 11 and by that

  • USO brings 'Sesame Street' to Edwards Aug. 10

    Military ID holders and their guests are invited to attend the "Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families" Aug. 10. Two shows will be held in the Oasis Community Center's Stripes Lounge at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The show is free to all military ID holders and their guests and does not require

  • USO Show Troupe dances through Edwards

    The Edwards community was invited to a couple special performances courtesy of Bob Hope USO. The USO Show Troupe performed as the main act at the 412th Maintenance Group April 6 and later at the Oasis Community Center in the afternoon. The troupe performed a variety of music all the way from the 40s

  • USO Show Troupe returning April 4

    The USO Show Troupe is returning to Edwards AFB April 4 for a free show.Come out to Stripes Lounge in the Oasis Community Center at 5 p.m.The USO Show Troupe is part of an entertainment tradition that goes back more than 70 years to its beginnings in the muddy camp shows of the South

  • USO Show Troupe to perform April 6

    The Edwards community is invited to a special event featuring the USO Show Troupe at the Oasis Community Center April 6. The show will run from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The USO Show Troupe is part of an entertainment tradition that goes back more than 70 years to its beginnings in the muddy camp shows

  • VA representative available at main clinic

    A Veterans Administration representative will be available Tuesdays from 7:30-10 a.m. at the 412th Medical Group Main Clinic. Visitors can find out about VA benefits and services that may affect them. The representative has knowledge on topics such as general benefits information, VA healthcare