Edwards AFB News

  • Planes, aviation legends, highlight 70th anniversary

    The celebration began with aviation legends on a stage and ended with Ferraris on a ramp. Edwards held its 70th Anniversary of Supersonic Flight event Oct. 13-14. Famed test pilots, retired Brig. Generals Chuck Yeager and Robert Cardenas, were on hand for the celebration that honored their

  • Starbucks is back!

    After being closed for more than two months, your Edwards Starbucks opened its doors again. A ceremonial ribbon cutting before a line of anxious patrons signified the grand reopening Nov. 17. The popular spot underwent an extensive renovation with the installation of new flooring, furniture and

  • Edwards EOD hosts realistic training for fellow bomb squad members

    It may not sound that attractive, but a lot of Edwards AFB’s 308,000 acres resemble the same landscape deployed servicemembers find in the Middle East and Southwest Asia. Edwards’ austere environment provides the perfect place for Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians to practice their craft. The

  • Serving the troops again

    Edwards servicemembers can once again enjoy a quality meal at the Joshua Tree Inn Dining Facility. Following an eight-month renovation project, the DFAC reopened its doors Oct. 27. New seating areas and booths sit upon new carpet in the dining area while the kitchen and serving areas received new

  • You don’t have to be a ‘newcomer’ to get base information

    Each month, the 412th Force Support Squadron holds its Newcomer’s Orientation Briefing at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. New arrivals to the high desert receive basic information about Edwards AFB facilities and services. To make things more personable, and possibly fun, the AFRC invited

  • Falcons soar over L.A.

    The world’s premier flight test center sent four F-16 Fighting Falcons to the World Series Oct. 25. The jets performed the ceremonial flyover at the conclusion of the national anthem at the beginning of game two of the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. This year’s World Series

  • Never too young to learn about fire prevention

    The Edwards Air Force Base Fire Department kicked off Fire Prevention Week 2017 activities with a visit to Branch Elementary Oct. 10. Fire engines, trucks, fire fighters, and of course, Sparky the Fire Dog, were on hand to help young students learn about fire safety around the home and fighting

  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month 5K run/walk, health fair Oct. 26

    The 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron is sponsoring a 5K run/walk and health fair in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event will take place Oct. 26 at the Rosburg Fitness Center. The health fair will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 5K run/walk will start at 11 a.m. The free community

  • Edwards observes Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-13

    Col. Jason Schott, 412th Test Wing vice commander, signed this year’s Fire Prevention Week Proclamation at Bldg. 2860 Oct. 5. The proclamation urges everyone on base to protect their homes and families by heeding the safety messages of Fire Prevention Week 2017. In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can