Edwards AFB News

  • Vietnam veteran from 95th CS hears call of duty again, heads to Afghanistan

    During a commander's call last year, Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II, Air Force Flight Test Center commander, asked Airmen who have been deployed to stand and be recognized for their service. He then asked those Airmen who have been deployed multiple times to raise their hands. Most of the Airmen

  • Vietnam Veterans 'Feed the Dawgs'

    On any normal day in Military Working Dog sections around the world the phrase "Feed the Dawgs" brings to mind the handler's daily chores. However, on April 19 at the 95th Security Forces Squadron, Military Working Dog section here it had a completely different meaning. "Feed the Dawgs is a U.S.

  • Views from the fishbowl: getting to know the new AFMC commander

    The first thing that Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr. placed on his desk when he arrived at the Air Force Materiel Command headquarters was not a nameplate, laptop or a to-do list for his first few days in office.Rather, it was a clear glass fishbowl containing a single orange goldfish with wide eyes

  • Virtual medical appointments offered on family days

    The 412th Medical Group continually seeks to improve access to medical care for beneficiaries. The group has several ongoing improvement projects to increase access to appointments. For example, the number of appointments providers offer on a daily basis has been increased.  Additionally, virtual

  • Virtual orientation prepares new leaders for success

    More than 50 first-time commanders and civilian materiel leaders were prepped for success during the first virtual Air Force Materiel Command Squadron Leader Orientation, July 7-17. The event, held for the first time ever in a completely online format, included briefings on AFMC and subordinate

  • Virtual reality presentation ends with real-life proposal

    Everyone in the room knew what was about to happen except Staff Sgt. Nori Sannoh. The maintainer from the 432nd Maintenance Group out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, was on temporary duty at Edwards to help Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Neilson, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, with a presentation to base

  • Virtual wingman makes smart choices easy

    Air Education and Training Command unveiled a new mobile phone application that is designed to provide resiliency and safety information to Airmen. The app was shown at the Air Force Community Action Information Board meeting March 29.Among the highlights of the app are features such as a local taxi

  • Visitor Control Center opens March 1

    Members of Team Edwards who use the West Gate daily may have noticed the relatively new building next to Century Circle. That building will officially open up for business March 1 as the new Visitor Control Center (VCC).Sponsored visitors and contractors who have not been issued a DBIDS (Defense