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  • September is National Preparedness Month

    Throughout this month, the Edwards AFB Office of Emergency Management will bring you information you need to be ready when disasters occur. Join us at our second annual Preparedness Fair to learn more about preparedness from agencies on and off base on Sept. 27, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., in the Base

  • Election Season is Here: Do You Know The Rules?

    Did you know that Edwards Air Force Base is a nonpublic forum and communication can be more strictly regulated than at public forums? This ensures preservation of military installations for their dedicated purposes: training and readiness. Why does this matter to you? It matters because it’s

  • Don't drink and drive

    Col. Doug Wickert, 412th Test Wing Commander, addresses DUI incidents involving both civilians and military personnel. Driving under the influence is entirely inconsistent with the Air Force core values.

  • Airmen build upon their strengths during transition

    The summer months are often associated with hot days, sun rays, and outdoor activities. For our military members and their families, this also means preparing for a permanent change of station (PCS).

  • Proceed with caution: political discussions in the federal workplace

    Before engaging in political discussions in the workplace, proceed with caution. Though not prohibited, political discussions in the workplace can be disruptive, discourteous, and/or detract from mission accomplishment. Federal installations and workplaces are not traditional public forums for free

  • What does the shining Stars & Stripes American flag mean to me?”

    For Flag Day 2024, Retired Master Sgt. Albert Valdez, a local veteran shares his thoughts on what the Stars and Stripes mean to him. Valdez served for 24 years as an Airman and additionally, 19 years as a federal service employee culminating his career here on Edwards AFB and currently resides in

  • SPAZZ: The Super Service Dog

    Kimberly Strong shares how a remarkable dog named SPAZZ became a symbol of hope and inspiration and a testament to the extraordinary capabilities of service dogs. Through his unwavering devotion, SPAZZ not only saved Kimberley's life but enriched it in ways she never thought possible.

  • Collaborative vigilance: YOU are a force multiplier

    In the ongoing endeavor to fortify the defenses of Edwards, the significance of community involvement cannot be exaggerated. Beyond the capabilities of our highly trained Security Forces personnel, the collective vigilance of every individual within the installation serves as a force multiplier in