Edwards AFB News

  • Winter fire safety

    The high cost of home heating fuels has caused Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating.  The use of wood burning stoves is growing, space heaters are selling rapidly and   fireplaces are burning wood and manmade logs. These methods of heating may be acceptable; however, they are a

  • Winter fire safety tips

    Recently, Edwards AFB encountered a fire in the housing area that could have been devastating to all involved. The Fire Department's quick response led to the home being saved.The occupants were able to return to the home after minor repairs were completed. The fire started in an outdoor trash

  • Winter Weather Advisory issued for Edwards

    The Edwards weather station is forecasting winter weather conditions consisting of rain and snow mixed-showers, and snow and snow-showers into evening hours of Monday, Dec. 12 and continuing into Tuesday, Dec. 13. For the Edwards area, precipitation will start as rain and will become mixed rain and

  • Winter weather affects Edwards operations

    (Special note: Due to adverse weather conditions Edwards AFB is currently closed. Current information can be found at the Edwards Vital Information link on www.edwards.af.mil, or by calling the Straight Talk Line at (661) 277-2345. Base residents can also check the Commander's Access Channel 6 on

  • Winter weather season at Edwards

    Edwards AFB is located on a desert plateau, at an average of 2,400 feet above sea level bounded on three sides by mountain chains. These chains have a significant effect on local weather. During the winter season, Edwards can still expect its fair share of winter weather.For most of the winter

  • Winterfest wows Team Edwards

    Big smiles, snowball fights and screams of delight seemed to be the order of the day as Team Edwards, children and adults alike, enjoyed Edwards’ Winterfest celebration held in the Exchange parking lot Dec. 1. This year's Winterfest was bigger and better than anything in recent memory, and was well

  • Wintery conditions headed to Edwards

    The Edwards Weather Station is forecasting wintery type weather conditions along with strong surface winds starting in the evening hours of Tuesday, Dec. 30, and continuing into Wednesday. For the Edwards area, precipitation will start off as rain then turn to rain and snow mixed starting around 5

  • Wolfe Avenue to receive repairs

    The 95th Civil Engineer and Transportation Directorate will repair Wolfe Avenue and Yeager Boulevard intersection beginning May 26 to June 5. The Wolfe and Yeager intersection will be fully closed from May 26, 2 p.m., to June 5, 4 p.m., and traffic will be detoured through the parking lot adjacent

  • Women can prolong their lives by taking these steps

    Everyone - children and adults and men and women - should take charge of their own health to ensure they’re able to live a long and healthy life. One of the most important things women can do to maintain good health is schedule an annual Well Woman visit with their healthcare provider.  Well Woman