July 11, 2014 Major wins major bucks on 'Price Is Right' After spending more than three years here at Edwards, Idaho native Maj. Kevin Van Stone had visited the local theme parks, went to the beaches and saw a lot of what Southern California has to offer. But, with Hollywood just down the road, he still had never seen a celebrity in person.On May 7 this
July 7, 2014 Edwards, Corvias Military Living, break ground on new community center Corvias Military Living, an affiliate of Corvias Group, and Edwards Air Force Base held a groundbreaking ceremony July 8 to celebrate the start of construction of a 10,000 square-foot community center, which will be utilized by families living on base. Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer, 412th Test Wing
July 1, 2014 STOP, LISTEN, LOOK! Don't Let it Happen to YOU! Hazardous Air Traffic Reports (HATR) and Controlled Movement Area (CMA) violations are a growing problem on the Edwards AFB flightline. So far in 2014, Edwards AFB has recorded 4 CMA Violations and 3 HATRs all caused by vehicle movement on the flightline.A CMA Violation or Runway Incursion occurs
June 27, 2014 Education and Training Center hosts open house, announces next Ed Fair The Edwards AFB Education and Training Center hosted their quarterly open house June 26. The open house gave Airmen and their families as well as civilian personnel access to representatives from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Webster University, Cerro Coso Community College and the Base
June 17, 2014 Test Pilot School grads to embark on new horizons U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Class 13B stood proudly in the base theater June 13 as Col. Lars Hoffman, USAF TPS commandant, announced them graduates of the prestigious school. Adding to the honor, the school celebrated its up-coming anniversary, which will mark 70 years since the school was
June 11, 2014 Edwards LT jumps at chance to play AF volleyball There's a saying, "Nothing has ever been achieved without trying."That same ideology is what propelled 1st Lt. Jonathan Fullenkamp to try out for the 2014 All-Air Force Men's Volleyball team and make it."The idea to try out for the Air Force Men's Volleyball Team was first planted by my father, USAF
June 11, 2014 New bulk fuel storage construction underway Construction for the new bulk fuel storage facility is underway and slated to be fully operational early 2016. The new facility will replace the existing facility on Forbes Ave. and Lancaster Blvd. that was built in the 1950s. The new bulk storage will include two 15,000 barrel tanks on the northern
June 10, 2014 Youth, volunteers from Edwards, 'Adopt-a-Block' for a day Youth from the Base Chapel's Protestant parish joined the Antelope Valley Dream Center June 7 to bring "hope" to the Lancaster community. The Dream Center partners with local churches to provide a monthly day of fun at Neighborhood Impact Houses in Lancaster, California. According to AV Dream Center
June 10, 2014 Tops in Blue dazzles Edwards crowd For two hours, Edwards AFB's base theater was transformed into a rockin' arena as Tops in Blue performed for hundreds of music fans June 8.The free concert featured the Air Force's premiere entertainment team, all made up of active duty Airmen, singing everything from hits that you hear on the radio
June 9, 2014 Cool it! Your Edwards AFB pools are now open It is officially Summer here in the High Desert and your Edwards AFB pools are open for business. Summer swimming pool passes are now available at Outdoor Recreation. Single passes are $20. For a family of four the cost is $50 and $5 each for additional family members. Passes last from Memorial Day