Edwards AFB News

  • Travis Brass brings new Air Force sound to AV

    The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West's Travis Brass ensemble headlined the fifth annual Celebrate America on the Blvd. event in Downtown Lancaster Sept. 6. They performed at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. The BLVD was "everything American" with a classic car and bike show, live

  • During CA Drought, 412th CE leads way in water conservation

    According to Gerald Boetsch, 412th Civil Engineering Group energy manager, Edwards has always been very proactive about water conservation. In 2009, President Barack Obama signed an executive order setting sustainability goals for federal agencies to improve their environmental, energy and economic

  • 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,

  • Come celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month beginning Oct. 3

    Disability Employment Awareness Month kicks off Oct. 3 with a bird watching tour at the newly renovated and refreshed Piute Ponds, Edwards AFB's own bird sanctuary. Come see wild birds touch and go through our ponds, as they begin their winter migration. As everyone knows, the early bird gets the

  • It's High Desert monsoon, thunderstorm season

    The threat of monsoon thunderstorms becomes a major concern for the 412th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight in the summer months. During this period, the wind flow in Southern California can shift to a southeast to southerly directional flow. This flow brings tropical moisture in from the

  • Being prepared in earthquake country

    Edwards AFB Emergency Management is gearing up for National Preparedness Month in September. Throughout the month, they will be at various locations on base to enhance awareness and offer materials on how to prepare for a natural or man-made disaster. "Here at Edwards AFB in California, our biggest

  • ODR wants to get Team Edwards out and about

    In the coming months Edwards personnel can expect to see representatives form Outdoor Recreation in the Exchange to assist in signing up for email notifications. ODR is planning trips for all types of interests such as hiking, fishing, camping, white water rafting and deep sea fishing. The trips are

  • Eat right and save money on 'Salad Wednesdays' at Exchange restaurants

    Army & Air Force Exchange Service restaurants are helping Soldiers, Airmen and their families eat healthy while saving money with "Salad Wednesdays." Every Wednesday, guests can take $2 off any salad priced $4 or more at participating Exchange direct-operated restaurants. "Salad Wednesdays" are part

  • Education Center hosts 2014 annual education fair

    Representatives from 59 colleges and universities gathered at Club Muroc in the Alliance Ballroom Aug. 13, for the base's annual Education Fair. The fair is open to all military, dependents, retirees and DOD civilians interested in furthering their education."All Education Centers across the Air

  • Congressional staffers get a taste of test

    Ten staffers from the U.S. House of Representatives visited Edwards Aug. 4-5 to familiarize themselves with the Edwards mission. The staffers work for congressmen who serve on the House Armed Service and House Appropriation Committees.The party was given a whirlwind tour of Edwards by base