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  • Lt. Col. Dominic Ross, B-1B program element monitor, Air Force Global Strike Command, explains a bulkhead modification to the B-1B bomber that allowed it to carry a notional hypersonic missile mock-up attached to a B-52H Conventional Rotary Launcher during a B-1B expanded carriage demonstration at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

    Expanded carriage demonstration showcases possible B-1B capability

    The 412th Test Wing, along with Air Force Global Strike Command and industry partners, held an expanded carriage demonstration with the B-1B Lancer bomber at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 28.
  • The Precision Impact Range Area (PIRA) offers unique targets for pilots and engineers to test aircraft and weapon systems at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The PIRA uses cutting-edge technology to measure Air Force capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Simones)

    Precision Impact Range Area enhances test capabilities

    Winding roads snake through the desert and the hot summer sun scorches down on sandy expansions of land at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Within these twisting roads and sandy spaces lies one of the Air Force’s most valuable test resources, the Precision Impact Range Area (PIRA).
  • Tech. Sgt. Janna Ybarra, 412th Medical Group, and Lead Firefighter James Levell, 812th Civil Engineer Squadron (pictured with awards) are applauded after receiving the Bank of America/Merrill Military Service Before Self Award during a Lancaster JetHawks game at the Hangar baseball stadium in Lancaster, California, Aug. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

    Edwards personnel honored during baseball game

    A pair of Edwards Air Force Base team members were honored for their service to the Air Force and the local community during a Lancaster JetHawks game at the Hanger baseball stadium at Lancaster, California, Aug. 24.
  • Maj. Gen. James Dawkins, 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations commander, addresses local government officials, Airmen and Northrop Grumman employees during the B-2 Spirit's 30th anniversary celebration at Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, Aug. 20. Dawkins flew a B-2 Spirit nicknamed "The Spirit of Pennsylvania" into combat bombing missions during Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

    B-2 Spirit marks 30th anniversary of first flight

    The B-2’s manufacturer, Northrop Grumman, hosted an event to mark the B-2’s 30th anniversary of its first flight at an event at Plant 42, Aug. 20.
  • Congratulations to Christopher Benner, this week’s 412th Test Wing’s Warrior Spotlight. Before coming to Edwards, Benner was a Marine combat engineer and served two combat deployments, Iraq in 2008 and Afghanistan in 2010. Benner was also previously at the Defense Logistics Agency in Barstow, California. Here at Edwards, Benner is assigned to the 412th CES as a munitions maintenance mechanic and is responsible for inspecting, maintaining and delivering munitions. He has an associate’s degree in fire technology and is looking forward to completing his bachelor’s degree in business management and becoming a certified munitions inspector. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dawn Waldman)

    412th Test Wing Warrior Spotlight

    Congratulations to Christopher Benner, this week’s 412th Test Wing’s Warrior Spotlight. Before coming to Edwards, Benner was a Marine combat engineer and served two combat deployments, Iraq in 2008 and Afghanistan in 2010. Benner was also previously at the Defense Logistics Agency in Barstow, California. Here at Edwards, Benner is assigned to the 412th CES as a munitions maintenance mechanic and is responsible for inspecting, maintaining and delivering munitions. He has an associate’s degree in fire technology and is looking forward to completing his bachelor’s degree in business management and becoming a certified munitions inspector. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dawn Waldman)
  • Members of the 412th Security Forces Squadron conduct a security sweep of Desert Junior-Senior High School during an active-shooter exercise at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales)

    Edwards AFB holds active-shooter exercise

    Team Edwards emergency first-responders conducted an active-shooter exercise at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 9 & 12. Members of the 412th Security Forces Squadron were on the scene within moments of the call of an active shooter at Desert Junior-Senior High School. Security Forces plays an integral role in the opening minutes of a shooting incident.
  • A T-38 Talon assigned to the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School taxis at Edwards Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dawn Waldman)

    Fix these broken wings – part fabrication saves Air Force time, money

    Team Edwards members worked together to save the Air Force more than $1 million in repair costs recently at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Airmen from the 412th Maintenance Squadron discovered damages on a T-38 Talon during a 225-hour inspection.

  • Snakes, robots and books!

    More than 200 Team Edwards members and their family attended the event the Edwards Youth Newcomer's Info Fair at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 30. The event was put together by the Airmen & Family Readiness Center, Operation Homefront and the Edwards AFB First Sergeant's association.
  • An unmanned jet-powered aircraft takes off from dry lake bed at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., July 25. The flight tested a software suite called TACE, Testing Autonomy in a Complex Environment, developed by John Hopkins Applied Physics Lab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

    TACE lays down foundation for future UAV test safety

    The 412th Test Wing’s Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force conducted an autonomous test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 25. The flight’s mission was to test a software suite designed to make unmanned aerial vehicle flight safer.
  • Body: An MV-22 Osprey has come to Edwards Air Force Base for ground and flight tests as part of the process to certify the tilt-rotor aircraft to refuel behind the KC-46 Pegasus. The MV-22 team is here from Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland to conduct the joint tests with a combined Air Force, Navy and Boeing team of personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jordan Goodsell)

    Osprey lands at Edwards for testing

    An MV-22 Osprey from Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland is parked on the Edwards flightline
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