Feb. 11, 2021 Edwards AFB Airman bounces back from adversity to create Operation Strongheart A program called Operation Strongheart has officially taken shape recently at Edwards Air Force Base to support those who need help. Although, helping Airmen is not something new to the Force—Airmen do it daily—one Airman’s tragedy has sprung birth to a program that is very personal and effective.
Feb. 9, 2021 Student 2 Student program comes to Edwards AFB, Muroc JUSD Desert Jr./Sr. High School is the latest school to join the Student 2 Student program at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Feb. 9, 2021 AFMC town hall addresses vaccines, telework, command climate Telework, the coronavirus vaccine, hiring, diversity and more were topics of focus during the Air Force Materiel Command virtual town hall, Feb. 3.
Feb. 1, 2021 Edwards AFB bids farewell to fallen Airman Airmen from 412th Maintenance Squadron bid farewell to Senior Airman Robert Holmes, Jr., during a memorial ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Jan. 29.
Jan. 25, 2021 Edwards advances COVID-19 vaccine distribution to mission essential tier The phase 1C tier includes Air Force Test Center leadership, who received their COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 22, 2021 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center here.
Jan. 19, 2021 Edwards Fire and Emergency Services welcomes new truck with “push in” ceremony 812th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire & Emergency Services (FES) Flight received a new Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle — a 2020 Oshkosh Striker UHP P-19 with 4X4 capability, recently. The truck was officially welcomed to the fleet during a “push in” ceremony on Edwards Air Force Base,
Jan. 18, 2021 Civilian Developmental Education key to leadership, growth Ensuring civilian Airmen are prepared to fulfill and excel in leadership positions across the command is the driving force behind the dedicated effort by Air Force Materiel Command leaders to encourage employees to apply for upcoming Civilian Development Education opportunities.
Jan. 16, 2021 412th Med Group administers 1st round of COVID-19 vaccine Members of the 412th Medical Group began administering the COVID-19 vaccine to first responders and medical personnel from Edwards Air Force Base at the Airman Family Readiness Center, January 16.
Jan. 14, 2021 STARBASE Edwards distributes STEM kits to local school STARBASE Edwards distributed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) kits to the Palmdale Aerospace Academy in Palmdale, California, Jan. 14.
Jan. 14, 2021 Accountability Task Force completes initial assessment, identifies way ahead for AFMC The Air Force Materiel Command convened an Accountability Task Force to examine a variety of factors that affect accountability across the organization and has recommended actions to address those issues.