Edwards AFB News

  • January 2016 Family Advocacy classes

    Here is a list of classes provided by Edwards Air Force Base's Family Advocacy office. For dates, view the calendar to the right.Parenting of Teens (Ages 13-17):         This class is intended to help participants use humor, hope and empathy to build adult-teen relationships, provide boundaries and

  • Military spouse offers free financial guidance

    Following a season of holiday shopping and giving, military spouse Ayesha Haider is helping people at Edwards create and keep financial goals for the New Year.Haider, who holds a master's degree in business administration, was the recipient of a scholarship sponsored by the Financial Industry

  • Airman Spotlight: Senior Airman Jessie Ralls

    Name:  Senior Airman Jessie RallsUnit:  812th Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance DisposalJob title:  EOD journeymanJob description and its impact on the overall mission:  I support Air Force Test Center aircraft weapons systems as well as providing emergency response capability to suspect

  • 2016 Edwards Tax Center: dates, eligibility and volunteer information

    Tax center overview and eligibilityThe primary mission of the Tax Center is to provide free computerized preparation and electronic filing of Federal and California state income tax returns to military personnel and eligible dependents.  The Tax Center is staffed by volunteers who are certified to

  • Aero Club raffles off free flight at open house

    What does it take to learn to fly? The Edwards AFB Aero Club answered that question during their open house Nov. 30. Visitors were invited to a hot dog lunch and entered in a raffle for a free orientation flight with instruction.A tour of the facility included the classroom used for instruction and

  • December Family Advocacy classes

    Description of December 2015 Classes & Workshops. For more information, or to register, call 661-277-5292:P.R.E.P.  (Couple's Relationship Enhancement Workshop): This six-week workshop is intended to address issues such as negotiating and resolving conflict, power struggles, communication challenges

  • Civilian workforce updated at 412th TW commander's calls

    Three commander's calls were held Nov. 19 at the base theater to give updates to Edwards AFB's civilian workforce and to address any questions or concerns that civilian employees may have.Three sessions were held to ensure all civilians who wanted to attend got the chance. They all had one recurring

  • Astronaut application window opens mid-December

    Eligible active duty officers and enlisted members interested in astronaut duty can submit an application package to NASA via the USAJobs website between Dec. 15 and mid-February, 2016.Interested Airmen must also submit a separate application package to the Air Force Astronaut Nomination Board using

  • Tops in Blue sings "Freedom's Song" at Edwards

    USAF entertainment unit Tops in Blue appeared on the base theater stage Nov. 14 as more than a band. They were an opportunity for Team Edwards families to leave their worries at the door and just enjoy being free.This year's show "Freedom's Song" travelled through American time and culture to bring

  • Edwards AFB Exchange keeps the 'thanks' in Thanksgiving

    With a quarter of its work force comprised of military family members, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a true example of family serving family. As such, the focus on Thanksgiving will be on family. "As a part of the military community, the Exchange understands that time with family, for