Edwards AFB News

  • Civil Air Patrol squadron plans open house

    The Edwards AFB Composite Squadron 84, a local unit of Civil Air Patrol, is hosting a public open house from 6 to 8 p.m. March 29 at the General William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster.According to Capt. Kevin Finster, squadron commander, the entire community is welcome to attend and learn more about

  • U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West FREE concert

    The US Air Force Band of the Golden West will present a free concert in Santa Clarita by The Concert Band. This family-friendly event is open to the public and will take place March 14 at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center-College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita,

  • MedSafe disposal box now available at 412th MDG Pharmacy

    Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are alarmingly high. The majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.  Unused prescription medication in homes creates a public health and safety concern. They are highly

  • Marine wins $1,000 from H&R Block

    It's tax season and H&R Block at the Edwards Exchange is off to a great start announcing their first $1,000 winner.Lance Cpl. Jacob Bakemeyer, VMX-22, scheduled his appointment at the Edwards H&R Block location and was automatically entered in a chance to win $1,000, which he did.Customers who

  • 2016 Edwards Tax Center opens Feb. 2

    The 2016 Edwards AFB Tax Center will open Feb. 2 and run through April 14.The tax center will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone eligible for legal assistance under AFI 51-504 is eligible for the tax center's services. The center is located in Bldg.

  • Latest HCC tour all about electronic warfare

    The Edwards AFB Honorary Commanders tour Jan. 22 was all about the 412th Electronic Warfare Group. In the last tour of the 412th Mission Support Group, the HCCs were taken through a mock deployment to "Deployedistan." This tour continued in the theme simulating that they had arrived in Deployedistan

  • Family Advocacy classes provide tools for success

    Family Advocacy is starting off the New Year with a new round of free classes. Offering everything from New Pregnancy Orientation and parenting classes, to stress and anger management, Family Advocacy is ready to help the base community members reach their personal goals."We could all use some

  • See what the new vision center has to offer

    Vista Optical officially opened Jan. 15 in the Edwards AFB Exchange Mall area. The optical center celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, cake and a drawing for a 32-inch television.The new shop serves everyone on Edwards.Hours of operation:Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 5

  • Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week 2016

    The Air Force recognizes the achievements of the men and women who comprise the Biomedical Sciences Corps by designating Jan. 25 - 29 as BSC Appreciation Week.The BSC's roots date back to 1917, when the Sanitary Corps was established to combat infectious diseases. The Army Medical Administrative