Edwards AFB News

  • Ceremony recognizes Edwards newest chief master sergeants

    Team Edwards gathered together to recognize its newest chief master sergeants during a chief recognition ceremony at Club Muroc here April 4.In the late 1950s, the Air Force replaced the warrant officers position with the introduction of a new top enlisted grade -- chief master sergeant.The

  • Edwards celebrates 60th AF anniversary with glitz, glamour

    More than 1,000 people from Edwards and the surrounding communities gathered to celebrate the Air Force's 60th anniversary Sept. 21 at hangar 1600. Several months of planning and more than 100 Airmen, civilians and contractors on base united to create a night fit for kings, said Lt. Col. Terry

  • 'Five For Fighting' to headline Edwards Air Force Ball

    The modern rock band "Five For Fighting" is scheduled to perform during the Edwards Air Force Ball on Sept. 21. The band is known for the songs "Superman," "Hundred Years" and "Riddle."Edwards Air Force Ball will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Air Force. The theme for the event is "Zero to

  • Team Edwards gears up for Air Force Ball

    On Sept. 21, Team Edwards is scheduled to gather at Hangar 1600 for a gala event. The Edwards Air Force Ball celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Air Force as an independent service. "The theme for the event is 'Zero to Sixty and Still Accelerating,'" said Lt. Col. John Lopardi, 95th Medical Group

  • Behind the music: Tops in Blue wows Edwards

    A spotlight came from the back highlighting the American and the Air Force flags held by the base honor guard members. More than 700 people stood silently. Blue and red lights shone from the back of the stage, as ten men, wearing white tuxedos jackets and black pants, and eight women, wearing