Edwards AFB News

  • New Express gas station open for business

    As of today, July 31, the new Army and Air Force Exchange Express service station on Fitz-Gerald Blvd. is now open. The station is approximately 2,700 sq. feet of sales area, doubling the current station, and has 10 pumps to help facilitate a quick in and out for customers.The Exchange has also

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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