Dec. 22, 2023 Edwards Air Force Base Resumes Normal Operations After Lockdown At approximately 08:30 a.m., Edwards security forces initiated a base lockdown at both Edwards AFB and Operating Location Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. The lockdown ended at approximately 10:10 a.m. There were no injuries, and the base has resumed normal operations.
Dec. 15, 2023 Fight the Flu Cold and flu season is here again. The single most important way to prevent the spread of infection is washing your hands, especially when visibly soiled.
Dec. 12, 2023 Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi named 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was selected to be the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
Dec. 7, 2023 Edwards AFB Enhances Civilian Academic Degree Program, Providing Financial Support and Flexibility for Advanced Education Goals The 412th Test Wing recently made changes to the Civilian Degree and Training Programs with the addition of a new tuition assistance program, the Civilian Academic Degree Program. The 412th TW now has three programs augmenting the Air Force Civilian Tuition Assistance Program: Academic Degree &
Dec. 4, 2023 Edwards' Aero Club: The Test Pilot School's new Neighbor Edwards’ Aero Club is officially relocating to the main ramp on Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Nov. 28, 2023 Outgoing director of research at TPS shapes legacy via X-62A VISTA On Sept. 22, 2023, Dr. Malcolm Christopher Cotting became only the eighth honorary graduate in the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School’s history. Cotting is leaving the school after a 13-year stay, but not without leaving a legacy that pushes the envelope of flight test to a new plane – a
Nov. 24, 2023 EOD Airmen train at Fort Irwin’s National Training Center In a unique inter-service collaboration, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight from the 812th Civil Engineer Squadron recently teamed up with the Army’s C Company, 2916th Aviation Battalion, “Desert Dustoff,” for an intensive series of training exercises at the National Training Center at Fort
Nov. 22, 2023 412th Test Wing Combined Commander's Call and 3rd Quarter Award Ceremony Col. Doug Wickert, 412th Test Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Stolzfus, 412th TW command chief, hosted a special combined Commander's Call and 3rd Quarter Award Ceremony.
Nov. 14, 2023 Edwards’ Student to Represent California at the 2024 Congress Danica Navarres, a high-achieving student who attends Desert Jr./Sr. High School located at Edwards Air Force Base, has been selected as one of the California Delegates of the Congress of Future Medical Leaders.
Nov. 9, 2023 T-7A Red Hawk Arrival at Edwards AFB Reflects Integrated Team Effort The first Boeing T-7A Red Hawk successfully arrived at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 8, 2023. This milestone formally commences the Air Force’s developmental flight test campaign for the aircraft, aimed at fielding a replacement pilot training capability for the 1960’s-era Northrop T-38