Edwards AFB News

  • NASA's shuttle carrier aircraft settles down in Palmdale

    Retired NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft 911, one of two modified Boeing 747 jetliners that ferried NASA's space shuttles for decades, moved to its new home at Joe Davies Heritage Airpark, Sept.12. The 747's final journey was a ground tow from the NASA Armstrong aircraft operations facility less than a

  • Exchange debuts Military-Brat approved toys in time for holiday shopping

    Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is stocking its shelves with Military-Brat Approved toys, a kid-tested collection of the hottest dolls, actions figures, play sets and more. More than 150 Military-Brat Approved toys will be featured in special

  • Travis Brass brings new Air Force sound to AV

    The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West's Travis Brass ensemble headlined the fifth annual Celebrate America on the Blvd. event in Downtown Lancaster Sept. 6. They performed at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. The BLVD was "everything American" with a classic car and bike show, live

  • Come celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month beginning Oct. 3

    Disability Employment Awareness Month kicks off Oct. 3 with a bird watching tour at the newly renovated and refreshed Piute Ponds, Edwards AFB's own bird sanctuary. Come see wild birds touch and go through our ponds, as they begin their winter migration. As everyone knows, the early bird gets the

  • It's High Desert monsoon, thunderstorm season

    The threat of monsoon thunderstorms becomes a major concern for the 412th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight in the summer months. During this period, the wind flow in Southern California can shift to a southeast to southerly directional flow. This flow brings tropical moisture in from the

  • ODR wants to get Team Edwards out and about

    In the coming months Edwards personnel can expect to see representatives form Outdoor Recreation in the Exchange to assist in signing up for email notifications. ODR is planning trips for all types of interests such as hiking, fishing, camping, white water rafting and deep sea fishing. The trips are

  • Eat right and save money on 'Salad Wednesdays' at Exchange restaurants

    Army & Air Force Exchange Service restaurants are helping Soldiers, Airmen and their families eat healthy while saving money with "Salad Wednesdays." Every Wednesday, guests can take $2 off any salad priced $4 or more at participating Exchange direct-operated restaurants. "Salad Wednesdays" are part

  • Education Center hosts 2014 annual education fair

    Representatives from 59 colleges and universities gathered at Club Muroc in the Alliance Ballroom Aug. 13, for the base's annual Education Fair. The fair is open to all military, dependents, retirees and DOD civilians interested in furthering their education."All Education Centers across the Air

  • New AFTC inspector general sworn in

    Maj. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Air Force Test Center commander, swore in the new Air Force Test Center Inspector General Col. Christopher Wheeler July 30. Wheeler is returning to Edwards from Pennsylvania where he served as commander of the 360th Recruiting Group. "I love being back here; it's an

  • First week of camp goes swimmingly

    Outdoor Recreation's Swim Camp at the Sonic Splash Pool is giving children on base a chance to enjoy the summer sun, while staying cool. The two-week camp, which runs July 28 to Aug. 8, accommodates a range of ability levels from beginners to a more competitive style with flip turns. "In order to be