• November is National Native American Heritage Month

    November is designated as National Native American Heritage Month. This observance commemorates the history, heritage, and culture of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. It is during this month we acknowledge the vast achievements of America’s original indigenous people.

  • Fire dispatcher supervisor exemplifies service before self

    Melissa Young has worked for the Fire Department at Edwards Air Force Base and Operating Location Plant 42 since 2017. She draws on her family’s commitment to community service and legacy of fighting fires and emergencies throughout generations.

  • Edwards hosts Norwegian Foot March

    In a remarkable display of physical endurance and military camaraderie, Edwards Air Force Base, California, hosted the inaugural Norwegian Foot March, Oct. 15.

  • NASA Pilots Add Perspective to Research

    NASA research pilots are experts on how to achieve the right flight-test conditions for experiments and the tools needed for successful missions. It is that expertise that enables pilots to help researchers learn how an aircraft can fly their technology innovations and save time and money, while

  • A-29 Super Tucano joins Air Force Test Pilot School fleet

    A trio of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft recently arrived at Edwards Air Force Base to join a unique fleet at the Air Force Test Pilot School. The arrival marks the first newly assigned aircraft for the school in nearly 30 years.

  • Leading by teaching: Edwards SNCO pursues doctorate degree

    Chief Master Sgt. Jermaine King grew up in an inner city where there were not many options available to him. After graduating high school, he didn’t take his college opportunities serious. He joined the Air Force to escape the environment he grew up in.

  • Be on the lookout for desert tortoises

    The desert tortoise is one of the many animals found on Edwards AFB. Listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, desert tortoises are protected from unwarranted harassment or injury.