Edwards AFB News

  • 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

  • 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