Edwards AFB News

  • JSF spotlights developmental test and evaluation accomplishments at Edwards

    The Air Force Flight Test Center opened its gates to the media Aug. 27 to showcase developmental testing and evaluation at Edwards with an up-close look at the Joint Strike Fighter Integrated Test Force.About a dozen reporters and photographers were escorted to the flightline where they witnessed

  • First Lancaster chicken confirmed positive for West Nile Virus

    The Antelope Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District has received confirmation that a blood sample from a chicken in Lancaster has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The chicken is part of a flock located near 45th Street East and Ave. J. The District has eight flocks of sentinel chickens that

  • Edwards concludes Exercise Desert Wind 10-4 with dirty-bomb drill

    The 95th Air Base Wing concluded a week-long emergency disaster drill called Exercise Desert Wind 10-4, Aug. 9 through 13.The exercise picked up where it left off in May of this year from a hypothetical earthquake which wreaked havoc around the Southwestern U.S.ABW personnel participated in recovery

  • Current, former Airmen eligible for stop loss special pay

    Thousands of current and former Air Force members remain eligible to receive $500 in retroactive special pay for each month they were affected by stop loss. Airmen have until Oct. 21 to apply through the Air Force Personnel Center here.Air Force people eligible include active, retired and former

  • Global Observer makes first flight

    The Global Observer completed its first flight Aug. 5 at Edwards. AeroVironment's Global Observer Aircraft 1001 took off from runway 04L and climbed to an altitude of 4,000 feet where it performed a series of maneuvers before landing successfully one hour later. AeroVironment's chief test pilot,

  • Schools on Edwards start Monday: Make it an accident-free year

    Desert Junior and Senior High School and Branch Elementary School are scheduled to be back in session Aug. 16 at 8 a.m., and Security Forces is stressing safety.With more than 600 children returning to school, Security Forces is reminding drivers to remain aware of children in the housing and

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer: Using Candles Safely

    Candles may be pretty, but they pose a potential fire hazard. When lit, the open flame can easily ignite anything that burns and potentially cause a house fire. Using the tips below can help to not only to enjoy candles but keep safe while using them.The following candle handling safety tips and

  • AFRL's family day makes learning a blast

    The Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards took a break from rocket and fuel testing to open its doors to family members and friends, Aug. 5.The AFRL Family Day event featured everything from science experiments to a sword and light-saber fighting demonstration, both put on by AFRL

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer - Heat Safety

    When people think about Edwards, and the 101 Critical Days of Summer, one distinct word comes to mind; HOT! Not only is the Mojave Desert dry, but temperatures during the summer months are extreme.Extreme heat opens the flood gates for potential heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat

  • Some AAFES gas pumps closed for upgrades

    To accommodate environmental technology upgrades the AAFES gas station will close its center island for six days beginning Aug 2. The upgrades will better monitor the fuels system and bring the base service station up to new California environmental standards, making EAFB AAFES the first station in