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
Nov. 17, 2017 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
Nov. 17, 2017 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
Nov. 16, 2017 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
Nov. 16, 2017 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
Nov. 7, 2017 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
Oct. 27, 2017 Take Command: Changes to TRICARE disenrollment coming in 2018 As part of the changes coming to TRICARE on Jan. 1, 2018, there will be new rules affecting disenrollment.
Oct. 26, 2017 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