July 30, 2013 Cub Scouts explore visit Edwards AFB Cub Scout Pack 119, from Santa Clarita, Calif., got an up close look at what Edwards AFB is all about during a tour July 26. The day started with trips to the control tower where the pack was given a unique, panoramic view of the base and some aircraft in flight. In the training room, the wingmen
July 24, 2013 Robots take over base library School's out for the summer but the learning hasn't stopped. The Edwards AFB Library is keeping kids busy with its fourth annual Department of Defense sponsored summer reading program. The program includes a special one-hour presentation on Friday mornings that is open to all ages. The July 19 event
July 16, 2013 Annual duck blind drawing slated Aug. 10 Waterfowl hunters can participate in the annual duck blind drawing scheduled Aug. 10, at the Rod and Gun Activity, Bldg. 210. Base hunting permits may be submitted to drawing officials from 9 a.m. until the actual drawing begins, which will be at approximately 10 a.m.Duck blind reservations are
July 10, 2013 Team Edwards begins local community survey With the recent momentum of the Air Force's Comprehensive Airman Fitness philosophy, which focuses on taking care of Airmen and their families, Team Edwards is doing its part to do the same.During the months of July and August, the Edwards Community Survey will be available for the base community
July 9, 2013 Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: What you need to know The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protects persons serving on active duty from adverse consequences to their legal rights that may result from their service.Some SCRA protections apply to reservists and guardsmen called to serve on active duty. Other protections apply to members who have always
June 24, 2013 Strike Zone delivers variety of tastes The High Desert Lanes Bowling Center is serving up a new place to dine with the reopening of the Strike Zone snack bar June 28 at 11 a.m. The eatery will offer some new menu items along with the traditional hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken fingers like the old snack bar served. Along with
June 18, 2013 Scholarship program helps students pay for college More than $1 million in financial assistance will go to 670 students, considered to be among the nation's best and brightest, thanks to this year's Scholarships for Military Children program.Since its start in 2001, the Scholarships for Military Children program has awarded $1,500 scholarships to
June 17, 2013 Edwards Drug Take Back Day gets unwanted/unused drugs out of house The 412th Medical Group, 412th Security Forces Squadron and the Kern County Sheriff's Department joined forces for Edwards AFB's Prescription Drug Take Back Day June 14.Folks around base got the opportunity to bring in any unused or expired prescription medicines to the lobby of the Exchange where
June 11, 2013 "Man of Steel" dazzles Team Edwards moviegoers Some lucky Team Edwards members were treated to a free prescreening of Warner Brothers' "Man of Steel" June 8 at the Lancaster, Calif., Cinemark 22.Warner Brothers provided 561 tickets to the base, most of which were handed to folks who helped with the production of the movie when scenes were being
June 11, 2013 Edwards AFB Exchange celebrates Arby's grand opening Excitedly, Edwards AFB Exchange had their ribbon cutting ceremony June 10 for their new Arby's restaurant. The project started about 18 months ago as the need to offer more variety to existing food facilities was recognized. The ceremony drew a crowd including the Edwards Queens. "Thank you to the