Edwards AFB News

  • Winter fire safety

    The high cost of home heating fuels has caused Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating.  The use of wood burning stoves is growing, space heaters are selling rapidly and   fireplaces are burning wood and manmade logs. These methods of heating may be acceptable; however, they are a

  • Two DHS students served with full-ride volleyball scholarships

    November 13, in front of Desert High School students and family, seniors Devyn Cross and Elizabeth Shelton signed National Letters of Intent to attend the University of Arizona next fall.Both students will receive a full-ride volleyball scholarship amounting to around $120,000 over a five-year

  • It's time to review your federal health benefits

    Federal benefits open season is here. Each year we encourage all employees and retirees to review their benefits and make sure that they have plans that work best for them and their families. From today through December 14, employees and retirees can review and update their health, dental, and

  • Town Hall raises questions about base housing

    The semi-annual Edwards Town Hall meeting was held Nov. 4 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Josh Crawford, Corvias business director gave the first brief and found himself fielding some tough questions.The hot topic of the evening was renovations to the housing on base. Corvias Military

  • Seniors at DHS score 'hole-in-one' with mini golf project

    Desert High School Class of 2016 student Jasmine Palmer left her junior year with a vision for how to better her school. She wanted to restore a miniature golf course that was created as a legacy project in 2006 to its original glory.The trees in the area were overgrown and the area was filled with

  • Congressman Steve Knight speaks at AFSA event

    U.S. Congressman Steve Knight visited Edwards AFB to speak at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center Oct. 30. The visit was sponsored by the local AFSA Chapter 1328.The event was open to all Airmen so that they could ask Knight quality-of-life questions concerning Airmen. He answered questions on a

  • Sharing the road

    Jogging, walking and bicycling on the roadways can be dangerous. When driving to and from Edwards we share the roadways with bicyclists, joggers and walkers. We all need to keep our eyes open and be prepared to share the roads with them. Early in the mornings, on the drive in to work, the sun can

  • 412th SFS picks pumpkins for party from Rosamond pumpkin patch

    Each year when October rolls around, pumpkin season begins. There are pumpkins for carving and decorating, pumpkin-spiced drinks, pumpkin pies and much more. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 192.2 million pounds of pumpkins were produced in California in 2014.This year,