Edwards AFB News

  • 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

  • 412th TW planning 2014 Disability Employment Awareness Month

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau's latest report, "Americans with Disabilities" (2010), 56 million Americans have a disability that affects their daily life activities, making up almost 19 percent of the population. Of that number of people, nearly 60 percent are unemployed.For Americans with

  • Annual Duck Blind drawing slated Aug. 9

    Waterfowl hunters can participate in the annual duck blind drawing scheduled Aug. 9 at the Rod and Gun Activity, Bldg. 210. Base hunting permits may be submitted to drawing officials from 9 a.m. until the actual drawing begins, which will be at approximately 10 a.m.Duck blind reservations are

  • Can you tell me how to get to 'Sesame Street?'

    The Sesame Street USO Experience for Military Families will drop by the Oasis Community Center for two shows July 28. The event is open to all military I.D. holders and their guests. The first show is at 2 p.m. and the second will be at 5 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show. The event is

  • STOP, LISTEN, LOOK! Don't Let it Happen to YOU!

    Hazardous Air Traffic Reports (HATR) and Controlled Movement Area (CMA) violations are a growing problem on the Edwards AFB flightline. So far in 2014, Edwards AFB has recorded 4 CMA Violations and 3 HATRs all caused by vehicle movement on the flightline.A CMA Violation or Runway Incursion occurs

  • Education and Training Center hosts open house, announces next Ed Fair

    The Edwards AFB Education and Training Center hosted their quarterly open house June 26. The open house gave Airmen and their families as well as civilian personnel access to representatives from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Webster University, Cerro Coso Community College and the Base