Edwards AFB News

  • 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

  • Branch Elementary to conduct New Student Orientation

    New Student orientation for Branch Elementary School will be Aug. 10 at 3 p.m. This orientation is open to all students in grades one through six and their parents, in the Intermediate Multi-purpose room located at 1585 Forbes Ave. Kindergarten orientation is Aug. 12 with orientation for morning

  • 95th ABW Career Assistance Advisor position open to applicants

    Master sergeants at Edwards interested in becoming the 95th Air Base Wing career assistance advisor can apply by sending a message to 95abw.ccc@edwards.af.mil by August 6. Messages must include name, rank, Air Force Specialty Code, time on station, time in service, unit assigned/MAJCOM, commander's

  • Burger King drive-thru open for business

    Burger King's drive-thru is open for business until the close of business August 26.  Starting August 27, the whole restaurant will close for up-grade renovations to the kitchen.According to Russ Hinrichs, Army-Air Force Exchange Service manager here, the remodeling and renovation project is right

  • AFRL test marks return to 'in-house' rocket fuel development

    The Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards returned to its core roots with its latest rocket test June 17. The AFRL has tested rockets of all sizes and fuels of all make-ups for years. What makes this test unique is that all components of the test were developed at the laboratory by AFRL

  • Annual Duck Blind Drawing slated Aug. 14

    Waterfowl hunters can participate in the annual duck blind drawing scheduled August 14, 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

  • AFRL engineers teach students to soar

    Dr. Shawn Phillips is part of a team of rocket scientists who are dedicated to inspiring children to become scientists too.The deputy chief for the Space and Missile Propulsion Division of the Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards, is a man who loves his work and strives to stimulate an interest

  • Col. Schwab takes command at 95th Air Base Wing

    In a traditional Air Force ceremony July 9, Col. Gregory E. Schwab assumed command as 95th Air Base Wing commander.Colonel Schwab comes to Edwards from Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., where he served as Deputy Director of Cyber Operations, Directorate of Operations, Plans and