School Age Annex reopens after seven-month renovation Published Aug. 15, 2018 By Kenji Thuloweit 412th Test Wing Public Affairs EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Children at Edwards Air Force Base have a newly renovated place to spend quality time before and after school. Team Edwards celebrated the reopening of the School Age Annex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 15. Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert, 412th Test Wing commander, took hold of the oversized ceremonial scissors and cut the red ribbon alongside 412th Mission Support Group, 412th Force Support Squadron and 412th Civil Engineer Group leadership and staff. The renovation project began in January and finished a month early, according to staff members. The completion of the $1.2 million project is the culmination of an effort between the 412th FSS, 412th Civil Engineer Group, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Larco Development Inc. Upgrades include new flooring and carpeting, furniture, painting and a brand new kitchen for making meals and snacks. Parents get a tour of the new kitchen installed in the School Age Annex Aug. 15. The annex was reopened after a seven-month renovation project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res During his remarks before cutting the ribbon, Teichert stated his number one priority is the safety of his workforce and their families. He extended his thanks and appreciation for all of the people involved with creating a upgraded, safe place for the base’s children to play and learn. The School Age Annex is in Bldg. 6459 off of Fitz-Gerald Blvd. and is open to students from first through sixth grade. Activities offered include art, music, science, math, reading and outdoor activities. Programming also includes club activities such as 4-H and Boys and Girls Club. For more information, call the School Age Annex at 275-PLAY (7529). Base students return to school Aug. 20.