June 8, 2016 Test Pilot School Ph.D. program accepting applications The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School is accepting graduate applications through July 31 for the Air Force Institute of Technology in-residence engineering Ph.D. program.The primary purpose of the program is to ensure the TPS curriculum and research programs reflect the state of the art in
June 6, 2016 Edwards Exchange shoppers can rev up summer with a chance to win a Harley Airman looking to ride into adventure can get the chance to take the keys to their very own Harley thanks to a sweepstakes from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Dr Pepper.With the Dr. Pepper Refresh, Win & Ride Sweepstakes, one lucky winner will take home a Harley-Davidson Sportster
June 1, 2016 Sesame Street, USO returning to Edwards Do you know how to get to Sesame Street?Here's how, come on down June 14 to the Oasis Community Center for two shows brought to base by Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families.Show times will be 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the Stripes Lounge and is open to the Edwards AFB community.Everybody's
May 19, 2016 Police week recognizes sacrifice In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.This week, the 412th Security Forces Squadron has celebrated and acknowledged the men and women in law enforcement who lay their lives
May 19, 2016 CHPS coordinators focus on wellness of AFMC workforce Enhancing the health and well-being of the Air Force Materiel Command workforce was the focus of the Civilian Health Promotion Services coordinators meeting held here in April. As stated in the 2016 AFMC strategic plan, "Our people are AFMC's most precious resource." AFMC leadership's support and
May 13, 2016 Global Hawk icing tests open doors to ease flight restrictions Whenever the Global Hawk begins a mission, it has to travel through a certain area of the atmosphere that, under certain conditions, can create ice on the aircraft, adding weight and aerodynamic drag.A cloud deck from about 8,000 feet to 22,000 feet is the main concern for the Global Hawk, according
May 9, 2016 Veterans and spouses travel to Edwards for 2016 Military Retiree Appreciation Day Approximately 300 military retirees, their families and surviving spouses were welcomed to the 2016 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event held May 7 at the Oasis Community Center and base gym.Attendees came all the way from Bakersfield, Barstow and Los Angeles.Retirees and spouses were treated to
May 4, 2016 National Preparedness Month: Extreme Heat, Wildfires What is Extreme Heat?Temperatures that hover 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for the region and last for several weeks are defined as extreme heat.Extreme Heat Facts- Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is
April 28, 2016 Aggressive bobcat attacks family pets in housing area An aggressive bobcat has attacked several small dogs in base housing over the last few weeks. In one instance, the bobcat followed a pet into a house. Environmental Management is currently addressing this issue.This desert predator's attacks are because its normal food - jackrabbits, cottontail
April 26, 2016 NAPA Auto Parts grand opening May 2 The new NAPA Auto Parts store will hold its grand opening May 2 with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m.At 10 a.m. there will be a special appearance from NAPA NASCAR driver Will Kozak.There will be food, fun and free giveaways.The new NAPA Auto Parts is currently open at the Desert Mall located at 1100