Edwards AFB News

  • Exchange opens doors to local vendors

    While the economy may have forced some retailers to scale back on merchandise or services, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is actively seeking the assistance of local businesses to increase the product selection troops and their families find at their Exchange."Some shoppers drive up to 40

  • Resiliency, a way of life for WWII aviators like Zamperini

    There was nothing easy about life for those in the Pacific Theater during WWII, especially for B-24 Liberator crew members like Capt. Louis Zamperini. It was risky, the quality of life was minimal at best, and crew members knew if something went wrong, there was a good chance they would never make

  • Recruitment program offers students new employment opportunities at Edwards

    For most students attending college, transitioning into the workforce at times becomes a challenge even after obtaining a bachelors degree. For others, the Workforce Recruitment Program here provides an opportunity for those same students to join the Team Edwards workforce at a much faster

  • 2012 Wingman Day to focus on resiliency and caring for others

    Team Edwards will take a break from the mission Dec. 10 and participate in Wingman Day, which will focus on resiliency and creating a culture of caring throughout the community.Wingman Day 2012 emphasizes the importance of being a good Wingman every day and caring for fellow Airmen during their time

  • 2013 Scholarships for Military Children opens Dec. 3

    In 2012, the Scholarships for Military Children Program celebrated a major milestone as it reached more than $10 million in scholarships awarded to 6,742 students from around the globe.It's time, once again, to add to these impressive numbers, as applications for the 2013 Scholarships for Military

  • Louis Zamperini, a life-long commitment to resiliency

    We all have defining moments in life that make or break us and show the world what we're made of. The going gets tough and we are forced to make decisions. They can be grand or small, but they define who we are and what we stand for.Many of us will never know what it is like to be lost at sea for 47

  • Desert Wind 13-02 rattles Edwards

    Five members of Team Edwards were injured following a major earthquake Nov.16 and transported to a local hospital for treatment. That was one of the scenarios for exercise Desert Wind 13-02, which took place in conjunction with the California Statewide Medical and Health Training Exercise Program.

  • Edwards AFB Exchange to open at 4 a.m. on 'Black Friday'

    Military shoppers can come early and gobble up the savings as the Edwards AFB Exchange will open its doors at 4 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23 for "Black Friday" sales. "From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving," said the Exchange's General Manger Mike Wiles. "The day after is the unofficial holiday

  • Reality TV star tours Edwards, discusses 'push'-ing through adversity

    Edwards Air Force Base is no stranger to names throughout its history who have met adversity and overcome it and on Oct. 25, Team Edwards members were, once again, treated to a visit from another brave soul who has met adversity in their own way, and overcame it, in the form of quadriplegia.As a

  • Edwards leadership addresses topics from last month's town hall meeting

    On Sept. 20th, the 412 Test Wing hosted the first community town hall. This was an open forum where community residents can voice issues and concerns directly with leadership. It was a unique opportunity to talk directly with Edwards decision makers. Base leadership highly encourages all Edwards