Sept. 7, 2018 Airmen send lead downrange once again Edwards Airmen christened the new base Small Arms Range the best way they know how, by shooting at it. The Small Arms Range at Edwards Air Force Base, California, was officially re-opened with a ribbon “shooting” ceremony, Sept. 6, 2018.
Sept. 6, 2018 Wastewater plant ensures water doesn’t go to waste Part of being the new Edwards AFB commander is going on visits to different offices and locations around the base to meet his or her workforce and get to know their mission. Members of the 412th Civil Engineer Group brought Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert, 412th Test Wing commander, to the southern
Aug. 15, 2018 School Age Annex reopens after seven-month renovation 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
July 11, 2018 Total Force effort brings needed improvements in two-week’s time More than 80 Airmen from across the nation joined the 412th Civil Engineer Squadron to complete three large construction projects at Edwards. The projects allowed the Airmen, mostly from Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard, to get hands-on training during their annual two-week-long
June 22, 2018 Harris expresses gratitude, reflects at final commander’s call Maj. Gen. David Harris took the stage at the base theater for his final Edwards AFB commander’s call as Air Force Test Center commander June 20. Harris has led AFTC for the past three years and is set to retire from the Air Force following a change-of-command ceremony scheduled for Aug. 3. After
May 22, 2018 2018 Military Appreciation Day shows gratitude for all retirees Military retirees and their guests visited Hangar 1210 at Edwards AFB’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day May 19. Participants had the opportunity to learn about programs and services available to all military retirees. Tables with information covering topics such as dental offices, Aetna healthcare,
May 15, 2018 Air Force transitions to a single combat uniform Air Force leaders announced the service will move to a single combat utility uniform, adopting the Operational Camouflage Pattern, or OCP, already in use by the Army and Airmen in combat zones and in certain jobs across the Air Force.
April 17, 2018 This week in Edwards history On April 20, 1987, the new control tower was officially opened with the takeoff of an F-15. The new facility, stressed to withstand an 8.0 magnitude earthquake as well as 120+ mph winds, replaced the ten-story red and white structure that had been a landmark since 1956. Today, the cab of the old
March 20, 2018 The theater awakens The Force is strong once again within the walls of the base theater. The theater officially reopened for business March 16. Col. George Tromba, 412th Mission Support commander, cut the ceremonial ribbon as members of the 501st Legion looked on. “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” was the featured movie for
March 7, 2018 Wing commander talks leadership at annual business conference The Antelope Valley Board of Trade held its 46th Annual Business Outlook Conference at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds in Lancaster, California, Mar. 2.This year’s theme, “Small Business, Big Results,” highlighted the plight of small businesses and how they and larger employers impact the Antelope