Edwards AFB News

  • Team Edwards makes 'history' with inaugural run

    Making history is something Edwards has become accustomed to and May 17 the base welcomed approximately 500 runners to be a part of another milestone in the base's first-ever "Run with History" Half Marathon, 10K and 5K run.The historic run kicked off early morning at 7 a.m. with an F-18 Mission

  • Edwards FC looks forward after rough tourney last month

    Conditions were perfect in Las Vegas April 25 to 27 for the annual Nellis Air Force Base Cup Soccer Tournament. With temps in the low 70s, overcast sky and mild winds, Edwards Football Club took to the field like a lion in search of prey. The prey was the net at the back of the goal and the team

  • Scorpion Robotics, Odyssey of the Mind, need you

    The Scorpion Robotics and Odyssey of the Mind teams held an open house at the Center of Excellence May 13. Both clubs are looking for volunteers, mentors and coaches.Thanks to the efforts of the coaches and volunteers, along with the children's hard work, the Scorpion Robotics program won 2 local

  • Honorary commanders learn about life as a test pilot

    The new Edwards Honorary Commanders visited the home of flight test May 9 for the first time since their induction. The theme for the spring event was "The Test Pilot." Each HCC is paired with a commander on base to maintain good relationships between the Edwards community and the local Antelope

  • Team Edwards hosts appreciation day for retirees

    More than 280 military retirees, their families and surviving spouses were welcomed to the 2014 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event held here May 3 at the Oasis Community Center.For those in attendance, retirees were all treated to services and information updates from staff members with the

  • A half century of federal service

    Russell Kochie, an engineer technician for the 412th Civil Engineer Directorate, celebrated his retirement May 1 at Chapel 1. Kochie began his federal civil service career in 1963 as a gardener in Civil Engineering, maintaining the grass, trees and sprinkler systems throughout the installation. As a

  • Above and beyond - 400 plus volunteers donate 55,000 hours

    The annual Edwards Air Force Base Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony honored Edwards AFB's volunteers April 29. The event was hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center and this year's theme is, "Our volunteers are shining stars."Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander, in his

  • Aero Camp takes off for second consecutive year

    With the success of last year's Aero Camp, the Edwards Aero Club hosted its second annual Aero Camp from April 21 to 25, to prepare and introduce students to the world of aviation.During the week-long camp, students ages 14 to 19, are trained by certified flight instructors and start flight and

  • Flight Test Historical Foundation celebrates 50 years of Cold War spy planes

    On April 26 the Flight Test Historical Foundation hosted an SR-71 and U-2 50-Year Cold War Commemoration at Blackbird Airpark located at U.S. Air Force Plant 42. The 50-year mark celebrates the first flight of the SR-71 Blackbird out of Palmdale, Calif., December 22, 1964."This is an opportunity for

  • Feeding wildlife attracts dangerous predators

    Someone feeding the wildlife near the Rosburg Fitness Center may have inadvertently caused a woman to get bitten by a coyote late February. Base wildlife experts from Edwards AFB Environmental Management believe the woman walked too close to a coyote's preferred hunting spot, where they found