Dec. 7, 2018 STARBASE officially blasts off with ceremony, rocket launch Edwards Air Force Base became one of nine active duty bases to officially open a STARBASE program during a ribbon cutting ceremony in its classroom at Branch Elementary, here, Dec.7. STARBASE familiarizes elementary students from all backgrounds to the world of science, technology, engineering and
Nov. 29, 2018 Desert High senior gets congressional endorsement for AF Academy A visit to the general’s office turned into a life-changing event for one Desert High School senior Nov. 27. Amanda Rodriguez thought she was going to meet with Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert, 412th Test Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Roosevelt Jones, 412th TW command chief, to discuss more tips
Nov. 26, 2018 Open season enrollment for FEDVIP Dental and Vision Open season enrollment for FEDVIP Dental and Vision is currently running through Dec. 10. Quick Facts: Retirees and their family members currently covered by TRICARE Retiree Dental Program must enroll to maintain coverage FEDVIP Vision is supplementary and optional to Active Duty Family
Nov. 19, 2018 FSS Thanksgiving week holiday hours The 412th Force Support Squadron has released its Thanksgiving holiday hours for the week. Thursday, Nov. 22 All 412th Force Support Squadron facilities will be CLOSED except the following: Aero Club is flying sunrise to sunset (office closed). High Desert Inn, Joshua Tree Dining Facility:
Nov. 7, 2018 412th TW commander, chief, mingle with veterans at ball Brig. E. John Teichert, 412th Test Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Roosevelt Jones, 412th TW command chief, joined fellow veterans at the John P. Eliopulos Hellenic Center in Lancaster, California, for this year’s Coffee4Vets Veterans Military Ball Nov. 3. Coffee4Vets is a non-profit veterans
Nov. 1, 2018 Edwards hosts AFMC energy assurance summit Representatives from Air Force Materiel Command’s five centers and the Air Force Research Laboratory gathered at Edwards for AFMC’s Energy Assurance Working Group Summit Oct. 23-25. The command holds these summits every six months rotating between its different bases and the “Center of the
Oct. 30, 2018 Desert tortoises: One of Edwards AFB’s natural residents The desert tortoise is one of the many animals found on Edwards Air Force Base. Listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, desert tortoises are protected from unwarranted harassment or injury. The 412th Civil Engineer Group’s Environmental Management Division wants to
Oct. 24, 2018 Helping infants sleep safely October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. Pediatricians make it a point to discuss how SIDS can be prevented at all newborn and infant wellness visits. Since 1992, when the American Academy of Pediatrics began the “Back to Sleep” campaign, the annual rate of SIDS has dramatically
Oct. 22, 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show, Inc. partners with Edwards Air Force Base The Los Angeles County Air Show, Inc. Board of Directors and senior leadership at the 412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base, have agreed to begin working toward solidifying a formal multi-year partnership to conduct air shows in the region.This partnership paves the way to resume air shows at
Oct. 18, 2018 Edwards Airmen vow to “Strike Out” sexual assault The Edwards Air Force Base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinators hosted a bowling tournament to “Strike Out Sexual Assault” at the High Desert Bowling Lanes on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Oct. 12.