June 16, 2009 AAFES hours of operation during Fourth of July weekend The Edwards Army and Air Force Exchange Facility will observe the following operating hours over the Fourth of July Weekend. The Edwards Main Store, Armed Forces Bank, Car Care Center, Popeye's, Charley's, Taco Bell and Baskin Robbins will be open from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. on July 3 and 4. The Shoppette
June 10, 2009 412th MXLS turns pitcher's duel to slugfest, smashes AFRL The 412th Maintenance Logistics Squadron trailed the Air Force Research Labratory by one point, Going into the third inning, with both teams combining for a total of seven points. It was in that inning that the 412th MXLS took control of the game, scoring 12 runs. After the 412th MXLS's dominant
June 9, 2009 Appropriate swimming attire Many people, especially those who know how to swim, don't feel they are at risk for drowning. They think having life jackets on the boat is enough and, if anything happens they can just put them on. This makes as much sense as putting on your seatbelt right before an accident. Federal requirements
June 3, 2009 31st TES goes foul against 412th AMXS The 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron started slowly, falling to an early deficit, but once they were able to get their bats going, they were able to steamroll their competition 32-19. "Slow pitch softball is a game of hitting," said John Miller, 412 AMXS coach. "Once we were able to get our
May 23, 2009 Edwards AFB and Kennedy Space Center stand ready for Space Shuttle Atlantis landing Edwards AFB will not be open to the public for the landing, to include the East Shore viewing area. For further information on the landing contact the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at 661-276-3449, or visit their webpage at www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden.
May 20, 2009 Wolfe Avenue to receive repairs The 95th Civil Engineer and Transportation Directorate will repair Wolfe Avenue and Yeager Boulevard intersection beginning May 26 to June 5. The Wolfe and Yeager intersection will be fully closed from May 26, 2 p.m., to June 5, 4 p.m., and traffic will be detoured through the parking lot adjacent
May 19, 2009 Team Edwards goes Hollywood Scenes from the upcoming movie Ironman II were filmed here May 11 through 13, with the support of about 60 members of Team Edwards taking part as extras and technical advisors. Parts of the first Ironman as well as numerous movies and television shows have also taken advantage of Edwards for filming
May 13, 2009 Weather watch, weather warning The start of summer means the beginning of thunderstorm season.During summer, the wind flow in southern California can shift to a southeast to southerly directional flow. The flow brings tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and Gulf of California into Southern California. The tropical moisture
May 12, 2009 416th FLTS pulls out gut wrenching victory over AFRL, advances in tourney It came down to the final serve, with the score tied at 16 in game 3 of the first round of the intramural volleyball playoffs. The 416th Flight Test Squadron was up to serve and after four consecutive failed spike attempts by Jeremy Cookson; the Air Force Research Laboratory was back in the match.
May 6, 2009 Changes coming to South Gate Motorists entering or departing Edwards through the South Gate will join North Gate motorists in seeing significant changes to their daily routine beginning May 11. As part of a $2 million project to increase increase security and safety at the base entry control facility, the roadways at and near