Edwards AFB News

  • Edwards cracks down on shoplifting

    In fiscal 2007, the 95th Security Forces Squadron recorded 33 cases of shoplifting -- mainly in the Base Exchange. As of March 31, security forces has already recorded 13 cases of shoplifting. "The recent increase in shoplifting here can be attributed to thrill-seeking teens and peer pressure," said

  • 95th SFS to host National Police Week

    The 95th Security Forces Squadron will kick off National Police Week with a summer safety assembly at Branch Elementary School here May 12, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. National Police Week began in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation to honor the men and women in law enforcement and

  • DEFY program helps promote self-esteem, leadership skills for children

    As summer approaches, Edwards children can look forward to activities that will keep them busy, one of which is the Drug Education for Youth Program. The DEFY program is looking for 30 kids, ages 9 through 12, to participate in the annual program beginning in August. "Drug Education for Youth is an

  • Base theater offers free 'Iron Man' screening

    The Reel Time Theater here will be among the first movie houses in the nation to show "Iron Man" in a free screening April 30 at 7 p.m."Iron Man," which stars Robert Downey Jr, Terrence Howard and Gwyneth Paltrow, filmed several scenes at Edwards in April 2007. Some of those scenes were featured in

  • Team Edwards celebrates Earth Day

    Team Edwards observed Earth Day with a celebration April 17 at the mobile home park near the Base Exchange. Hosted by Environmental Management, the event's theme was "Confronting Climate Change in California and Around the Globe." Earth Day is intended to entertain people and inform them about how

  • Retreat Ceremony, Sports Half-day, barbeque set for April 25

    Following the first 2008 installation retreat ceremony on April 25 at 1 p.m. in front of the Air Force Flight Test Center, the 95th Air Base Wing is set to host a Wingman and Sports Half-Day at the Oasis Community Center. Col. Nancy Wharton, 95 ABW commander, authorized the Wingman and Sports

  • AFFTC Small Business office hosts 2-day seminar

    The Air Force Flight Test Center Small Business office hosted a seminar April 10 and 11 at the Conference Center here.The purpose of the two-day seminar was to introduce several opportunities available on base to small businesses in California as well as the United States."The small