Edwards AFB News

  • 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

  • VA simplifies compensation rules for post-traumatic stress

    The Veterans Affairs Department is taking steps to help veterans seeking compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced Aug. 24. "The hidden wounds of war are being addressed vigorously and comprehensively by this administration as we move VA forward in its

  • Vacancy for school board trustee

    Governing Board member Susan Platz has resigned from her seat on the Board (Office B), effective August 12, creating a vacancy on the Muroc Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees.At their Regular Board Meeting on August 14, the Board decided to fill this vacancy by making a provisional

  • Vandalism costs school district $12,000

    Several base schools have been vandalized since Aug. 25 incurring over $12,000 in damages to the Muroc Joint Unified School District. The majority of the destruction has occurred at Bailey Elementary School where windows, ceiling tiles and equipment such as phones, light panels, display cases,

  • Vanguard invests in tomorrow's leaders

    The Vanguard Leadership Program at Edwards Air Force Base is entering its ninth year, continuing its focus on developing leaders across the 412th Test Wing through a year-long, cross-functional approach to leadership education.

  • Vanpool users increase

    Since March 2008, the vanpool program at Edwards saw an increase of 42 to 142 users, a 250 percent increase. Vanpool program is implemented by an executive order requiring Federal agencies to establish transportation incentive programs to reduce Federal employee contribution to traffic congestion

  • Vehicle accident stops West Gate traffic

    A single car roll-over accident has occurred just outside Edwards West Gate on Rosamond Blvd. According to the Edwards Command Post traffic is not moving through the gate at this time. Cleanup of the accident is expected to be completed by 1640. Team Edwards is encouraged to use either the South or