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
Feb. 28, 2018 Base dorms welcome new Airman leader Staff Sgt. Marcos Martinez recently joined the 412th Civil Engineer Group’s Consolidated Dormitory Management Office as the new airman dorm leader. The ADL is a special-duty position; which is hand-picked by 412th Test Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Roosevelt Jones. Martinez will have many
Feb. 1, 2018 Edwards Exchange, H&R Block offer discount on tax preparation The Internal Revenue Service expects more than 155 million tax returns to be filed this tax season, with more than 70 percent of taxpayers receiving refunds. To take the guesswork out of filing for military members and their families, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is teaming up with H&R
Jan. 25, 2018 AF announces new innovation workshops at Science, Technology Forum The Air Force announced dates and locations of the 14 upcoming innovation workshops open to the public during the Science and Technology 2030 Summit in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18.
Jan. 17, 2018 Living with an attitude of gratitude – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 3) “I already got my running blade,” said an enthusiastic Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks).After only taking her first steps in November, Proellochs, a U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corps (MSC) Officer and recent amputee, was already thinking of how she would be able to run and eventually
Jan. 10, 2018 From Scorpions to Wildcats, DHS grads hitting it big in college Two years ago, Desert High School students cheered in the gym as volleyball players Devyn Cross and Elizabeth Shelton signed their National Letters of Intent to attend the University of Arizona on full athletic scholarships. Both players learned volleyball for the first time at DHS, not sure where
Dec. 28, 2017 Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1 One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1 with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.
Dec. 20, 2017 Congressional visit U.S. Congressman Steve Knight visited Edwards AFB to speak at Stripes Lounge at the Oasis Community Center Dec. 15. The visit was sponsored by the local Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1328. The event was open to all Airmen so that they could ask Knight quality-of-life questions concerning