Edwards AFB News

  • Recruitment program offers students new employment opportunities at Edwards

    For most students attending college, transitioning into the workforce at times becomes a challenge even after obtaining a bachelors degree. For others, the Workforce Recruitment Program here provides an opportunity for those same students to join the Team Edwards workforce at a much faster

  • 2012 Wingman Day to focus on resiliency and caring for others

    Team Edwards will take a break from the mission Dec. 10 and participate in Wingman Day, which will focus on resiliency and creating a culture of caring throughout the community.Wingman Day 2012 emphasizes the importance of being a good Wingman every day and caring for fellow Airmen during their time

  • 2013 Scholarships for Military Children opens Dec. 3

    In 2012, the Scholarships for Military Children Program celebrated a major milestone as it reached more than $10 million in scholarships awarded to 6,742 students from around the globe.It's time, once again, to add to these impressive numbers, as applications for the 2013 Scholarships for Military

  • Louis Zamperini, a life-long commitment to resiliency

    We all have defining moments in life that make or break us and show the world what we're made of. The going gets tough and we are forced to make decisions. They can be grand or small, but they define who we are and what we stand for.Many of us will never know what it is like to be lost at sea for 47

  • Desert Wind 13-02 rattles Edwards

    Five members of Team Edwards were injured following a major earthquake Nov.16 and transported to a local hospital for treatment. That was one of the scenarios for exercise Desert Wind 13-02, which took place in conjunction with the California Statewide Medical and Health Training Exercise Program.

  • Keep holiday weight off your plate

    Temps are dropping, holidays are approaching, stress levels are raising and, for many us, our weight starts increasing. In fact, the average American gains approximately two to five pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year's.Is it really a problem if a person gains one to two pounds during the

  • Edwards AFB Exchange to open at 4 a.m. on 'Black Friday'

    Military shoppers can come early and gobble up the savings as the Edwards AFB Exchange will open its doors at 4 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23 for "Black Friday" sales. "From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving," said the Exchange's General Manger Mike Wiles. "The day after is the unofficial holiday

  • Turkey Fryer Safety: Make sure the turkey is all you fry!

    Each year during the holidays we look forward to that perfectly cooked turkey waiting on the dinner table like so many magazines and television commercials portray.Unfortunately, since most of us do not have the cooking talents of Martha Stewart or Emeril, that dream is not always a reality.That's

  • Reality TV star tours Edwards, discusses 'push'-ing through adversity

    Edwards Air Force Base is no stranger to names throughout its history who have met adversity and overcome it and on Oct. 25, Team Edwards members were, once again, treated to a visit from another brave soul who has met adversity in their own way, and overcame it, in the form of quadriplegia.As a

  • Edwards leadership addresses topics from last month's town hall meeting

    On Sept. 20th, the 412 Test Wing hosted the first community town hall. This was an open forum where community residents can voice issues and concerns directly with leadership. It was a unique opportunity to talk directly with Edwards decision makers. Base leadership highly encourages all Edwards