Edwards AFB News

  • 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

  • Traffic changes at Branch Elementary Oct. 22

    In response to traffic flow challenges brought up at the recent town hall meeting, beginning Monday, Oct. 22, , there will be a new process in place at the Branch Elementary gravel parking lot in order to increase student safety. Parents will notice barricades positioned in this parking lot to

  • DOD's CAP videophones brings deaf employees closer to Team Edwards

    Earlier this year deaf and hard-of-hearing members of Team Edwards got new, free tools to enable their workplace communication as part of DOD's Computer/Electronic Accomodations Program designed to empower supervisors with the means to eliminate barriers to employing people with disabilities. Rosa

  • USAF Civilian Acculturation Leadership Training Program announced

    Applications are currently being accepted for Civilian Acculturation Leadership Training Program. Air Force civilians in the grades of GS-7 through GS-13 (and equivalents) who have 2 to 5 years continuous federal service (waivers permitted); have no prior military service; hold a bachelor's degree

  • Children's Fishing Derby at Branch Pond Nov. 17

    In 1968, Branch Memorial Park and Pond were constructed and named in honor of Maj. Gen. Irving L. "Twig" Branch who was killed when his T-38 crashed into Pugent Sound, Wash., in 1966. Branch was commander of the Air Force Flight Test Center from 1961 until the time of his crash. Construction was